Stew Top Tips
Thank you to the fabulous Chief Stews, Stews and Chefs who all shared their equally fabulous “top stew tips of the day” at the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show earlier thi...
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Where do you berth for Christmas?
So, with Christmas just behind us, where do you think superyachts have most likely berthed in preparation for the festivities? While many superyachts are undergoing crucial maintenance and others...
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Typical day on a Superyacht
We thought we’d show you what a typical day onboard a superyacht looks like, if you’re in between charters. Obviously the way each yacht is run differs from one to the next, but just to gi...
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Moving Artefacts Around the EU
Back in June, EU Regulation 2019/880 became official, meaning the import of ancient art works, books, manuscripts and antiques within the EU just got harder. Bad news for organised crime groups ...
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Calling all Yachting Filmmakers!
You must have captured some amazing photos on your smartphone whilst at sea, but what about those films? Do you have an inner Scorsese, Spielberg, Coppola or Campion just dying to break out and ...
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Calling all crew … it’s time to have your say!!
The first ever Yacht Crew Survey is live. Your chance as superyacht crew to tell us what you think needs to change in the superyacht service industry. Jenny Matthews, founder of www.sheofth...
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Invaluable Maritime Skills for Teens
Students as young as 16 with an interest in a career in maritime, now have the chance to opt for a 2-year Maritime Foundation Course, courtesy of UKSA, the national youth maritime training charity bas...
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Mental Health Awareness – Spotting the Signs Onboard
The mental health of our seafarers is as important today as it’s always been but with increased awareness and new research into this extremely broad but endemic subject, comes investment in the ...
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Inspirational Crew on a Mission in Papua New Guinea
By visiting remote locations crew can sometimes find themselves in a position where they can actually have a positive impact on local communities living there. Crew from M/Y Legacy and supp...
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BUCK THE STEREOTYPE – WORK SMART
There are lots more females working deckside these days, but for years there has been a stereotypical divide. With mainly guys on deck and girls working on the interior, women are starting to prove th...
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THE “BELOW DECK” FALLOUT
Following the mammoth success of the reality TV series ‘Below Deck’ the yachting industry has witnessed a huge influx of people wanting to get jobs as crew. The perceived glamour and...
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Are you looking to get away from it all this summer?
The LateSail team’s top tips for Mediterranean yacht charters with a difference Looking for somewhere a bit different to sail to and get away from the crowds? The team at LateSail have picked so...
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