The A-Z of yachting jargon
By Georgia Tindale Looking to blend in seamlessly at yacht shows? Want to hide your greenness when you’re walking the docks or trying to make an impression at industry networking events? Here at...
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4 Wild Truths You Need to Know About the Life of Superyacht Crew
By Maxine Rodrigues Behind the glamorous champagne-popping lives of superyacht crew, chasing the sun around the globe is not all that they do! Unfortunately, there is a lot of misconception up in the ...
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Everything you ever wanted to ask a superyacht captain
Everything you ever wanted to ask a superyacht captain By Georgia Tindale When it comes to jobs that are bound to pass the ‘dinner party test’ – jobs which people are genuinely...
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Is the yachting industry diverse and inclusive?
In conjunction with International Women’s Day this month She of the Sea’s co-founders Jenny Matthews and Natasha Ambrose published their annual report findings into diversity and inclusion...
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How many hours does a deckhand work?
The realities of deckhand working hours vary hugely, depending on the owner, yacht size, Captain and crew – oh and whether it’s chartered or privately owned! We talked to a few deckha...
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What to expect from life at sea?
Welcome to the world of superyachts If you’re looking for work on a superyacht then this is the place to start. Your online jobs board where recruitment agencies, yacht captains ...
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Top 10 Luxury Superyacht Gym Picks
Luxury superyacht gym design specialists, Gym Marine, choose only specific brands and pieces of gym equipment because of their design, high-specification and quality. Here they share their top 10...
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From Newbie to Hooked in 12 months
Like many superyacht crew working onboard vessels at the time COVID-19 travel restrictions were implemented, the crew onboard MY Mirage were given the choice to either remain onboard, move into local ...
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Spring Charters
As for charters, with the inevitable restrictions on travel worldwide, spring bookings have taken a nosedive, with many either postponed or cancelled. Despite this there are charter firms keen to take...
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How is COVID-19 affecting your day to day?
Before we look at coronavirus in the superyacht industry here’s a quick round-up of the facts: The World Health Organization (WHO) has named the Coronavirus, COVID-19 Coronavirus (COVID-19) was ...
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Cleaning up Teak
Teak can be tricky to keep spotless. Whether it’s the deck or furnishings, it can be difficult to keep the teak looking pristine, especially if it’s a table and your guests unintentionally...
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How Sailing Sparked a Passion for the Natural World
In Collaboration with Nick Bubb. When you’re spending days, weeks, months on the open sea, out in the elements, you can’t fail to feel connected to the natural world. Or at least tha...
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