The Superyacht Survey 2020
Specialist Superyacht recruiter Faststream and industry-leading job board Yotspot have collaborated to survey over 1,200 Superyacht crew to gain a unique insight into the views, thoughts and feelings ...
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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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The Displacement of Superyacht Crew
Everywhere you turn the disruptive effects of COVID-19 are stark. First and foremost, we hope you’re safe, well and where you want to be! It’s a bit of an understatement that the sup...
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Olympic Pledge to Eradicate Plastic
Palma’s loss was my gain this week! Hannah Mills, MBE, British Olympic Sailor and 470 World Champion is just back from the 470 Worlds in Palma, postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Maki...
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COVID-19 and the Superyacht Calendar
Whilst event organisers worldwide do all they can to slow the spread of COVID-19, cancelling, changing and postponing planned events and travel plans, we’re obliged to take the necessary pr...
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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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What to include in your confirmation of employment letter when applying for a B1/B2 Visa.
B-1/B-2 visas are a mandatory requirement of the US authorities enabling visitors to enter the United States, either temporarily for business (B-1), tourism, pleasure or visiting (B-2) or a combinatio...
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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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Picasso hidden in Superyacht Cabin
What would Pablo Picasso have thought? A painting he completed when he was just 24, in 1906, tucked away and hidden from view in the cabin of a 212-foot 3-mast classic superyacht “AdixR...
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Welcome to the 1st Superyacht of 2020
With all the excitement of a new year, a new decade, there’s always a great buzz around new entrants to the already glamorous and elite international fleet of superyachts. A case in point is Ger...
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