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The Ocean Clean Up Starts Here

We all know that too much plastic ends up in our oceans, it’s damaging wildlife and if we continue will adversely affect our entire ecosystem.  Something has to be done. Behaviour change is...

Lurssen Shipyard Fire

For over four generations the Lurssen family have operated the floating dock in Bremen-Aumund, Germany. The shipyard is one of the global leaders in the megayacht industry and was established by ...

Brexit? What a load of Scallops!

Last week a deal was finally reached to bring peace between the two sides of the British channel. Hostile French fisherman attacked British boats with insults, rocks, smoke pellets, and petrol bombs a...

Ship Shape and Bristol Fashion

There’s been a buzz in Bristol harbor this week, with the surprise arrival of the 68m superyacht Archimedes, named after the most-famous mathematician and inventor in ancient Greece. Q...

On Board Triathlon Training

    Yotspot caught up with GB triathlete and veteran superyacht captain Paul Edmonds to find out how he successfully juggled keeping fit with demanding superyacht shifts. Yotspot: How long w...

The simplicity of a stylish electric tender

  A beautifully simple and silent new electric tender, the Q30 has recently been unveiled by Finnish shipyard Q-Yachts, the “Tesla of the seas.” Boasting zero emissions, the Q30 is a ...

French Social Security Clarification

The French authorities have provided official clarification regarding social security payments for yacht crew. The document, provided in French and English, has answered the question of how ...

Crew Houses & Accommodation

Where to stay and how to get work! As with any accommodation around the world, crew houses can vary hugely in quality, cleanliness and availability.  Some book up really quickly, some meet crew s...

Navigating the complexities of the B1/B2 Visa

Navigating the complexities of the B1B2 Visa If you’re non-US yacht crew and looking to enter the US temporarily either for business or pleasure, you’ll need to qualify for a B1B2 visa. Be...

Is a job on a superyacht for you?

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions’s…. All you need to work on a superyacht is a willingness to learn, positive attitude, a love of hard work and most importantly a sense of adventu...

Life and Death on Superyachts

The Water Lily Napkin Fold. Tips for summer 2018.

Napkin Folds With access to Pinterest there are so many amazing napkin folds we can copy to create stunning place settings, adding real drama and wow factor to your dining table, but how on earth do y...