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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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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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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“There is no such thing as a low-risk lap in Monaco. It doesn’t exist. If you want to be fast you have to be on the limit …” Max Verstappen (F1 Red Bull Racing) ...
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The first thing an employer or Captain will look at is your photo. Do you look the part? Does your face fit? Like it or not, your photo will be the first impression your potential employer...
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This is a story about two tales. In 2017 I was given the opportunity to run the London Marathon 2018 for a charity called Mercy Ships (more on them later). I had never ran a marathon before but had al...
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We caught up with Tim Fletcher, Founder & CEO of Workrest this month. Having worked on superyachts for 5 years, Tim’s experienced first-hand the frustrations captains and crew face when logg...
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Stuart didn’t know the first thing about the superyacht industry before landing in the South of France for a change of scene, bit of sun and a break from working as Chef in UK hotels. Working in...
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South African yacht crew face new tax implications, with SARS (South African Revenue Service) introducing an Expat tax amendment to the South African Income Tax Act, already prosecuting South African ...
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St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton swapped the high drama of premier league football for the glamour of the Superyacht Industry last weekend, playing host to the Superyacht Charity’s 5th&nbs...
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Any team is so much more than just the sum of its parts. But a successful team thrives on team work, each member putting their best foot forward, putting the hours and focus into training, all pulling...
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HEIGHTENED SENSES As a superyacht engineer all your senses need to be totally in tune with your boat. Constantly watching out for vital signs on every dial and screen, listening for the reassuri...
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