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The Displacement of Superyacht Crew

20th April 2020

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

24th March 2020

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

20th March 2020

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?

12th March 2020

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

26th February 2020

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.

26th February 2020

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

14th February 2020

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

27th January 2020

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

23rd January 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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Results are in from the 1st Marine Salary Survey

22nd January 2020

Whilst experience placing men and women in marine related shore-based roles tells us a lot about what is going on in the industry, including; how trends for specific roles are changing, what the reali...

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Welcome to The Ward Room.

20th January 2020

Welcome to The Ward Room.   Yacht life is hard enough, working long hours and being away from home, but it doesn’t take long to settle into your position on board and call the yacht “...

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Stew Top Tips

27th December 2019

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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