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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The Iconic Sound of the Monaco Grand Prix
“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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Get Your Profile Photo Right
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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If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again!
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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Workrest – The Platform Transforming Crew Management
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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Transition to Superyacht Chef
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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Tax Implications for South African Crew
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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Superyacht Specialists Bid for Charity
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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Getting the best from your crew
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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A day in the life of Mel Thunderbolt – Superyacht Engineer
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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Sunseeker founder Robert Braithwaite has died at the age of 75
ROBERT Braithwaite, the man who co-founded Dorset’s world-beating luxury boat builder Sunseeker has died at the age of 75. Mr Braithwaite, joined by his brother John, set up the business as a di...
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