The Art of Making Friends in Yachting
Being part of a yacht’s crew is more than just a job; it’s an adventure of a lifetime. But one of the challenges that some yachties might come across is making friends and developing conne...
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Home Sweet Home… How to Make Your Yacht Cabin Feel Like Home
It is true that crew members spend a lot of months away from their homes and their loved ones. It is really important, therefore, for them to make their cabin onboard feel like home, so they can relax...
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Exploring The Globe
Working on a superyacht is an adventure unlike any other. From exploring beautiful locations around the world to enjoying all the luxuries that come with sailing on a multi-million dollar vessel, it&r...
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Keep your head above water – Mental Health challenges as a crew member
Working on a yacht can be a great experience and an amazing way to make a living, doing what you love. But it comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to mental health. Not only ...
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Still Cruising But Are Crew Salaries Taking a Dip?
Are you feeling your salary taking a dip while you’re out at sea? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. From our records, it looks like the yachting industry has seen a decrease in salaries...
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Insight: How to navigate the festive season on board a yacht
By Georgia Tindale With its twinkling lights, turkeys, singing and snow, Christmas is often dubbed ‘the most wonderful time of the year’. However, the lived reality of Christmas and the wi...
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A typical day on a Superyacht!
The typical day on a superyacht can vary greatly depending on the specific vessel, the location, and the needs of the guests. However, there are a few common elements that are likely to be part of a t...
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Diversity in the yachting industry
Diversity is an important issue in any industry, and the yachting industry is no exception. Despite the luxurious and exclusive image often associated with yachting, the reality is that the industry i...
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Below Deck vs Yachting Reality
Below Deck” is a popular reality television series that follows the lives of the crew members who work on luxury yachts, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and drama that unfold...
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Insight: Suicide prevention for yachties
By Georgia Tindale Content note: This article contains discussion of suicide. In recent years, there has been a clear increase in the number of conversations around mental health within th...
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Debunked: The most common yachting questions (part 1)
By Georgia Tindale An indisputable fact: Yachting is an industry which stimulates a lot of questions for those who are outside of it. As someone who was not even aware of the industry’s ex...
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The Ultimate Guide to Yachting Etiquette: Yacht Show Edition
By Georgia Tindale When it comes to surviving and thriving the quirks of the yachting industry, there are some unwritten rules which you need to follow. Here, we speak to Andrew Roch, Founder and CEO ...
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