Below Deck vs Yachting Reality
Below Deck” is a popular reality television series that follows the lives of the crew members who work on luxury yachts, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and drama that unfold...
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Insight: Suicide prevention for yachties
By Georgia Tindale Content note: This article contains discussion of suicide. In recent years, there has been a clear increase in the number of conversations around mental health within th...
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Debunked: The most common yachting questions (part 1)
By Georgia Tindale An indisputable fact: Yachting is an industry which stimulates a lot of questions for those who are outside of it. As someone who was not even aware of the industry’s ex...
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The Ultimate Guide to Yachting Etiquette: Yacht Show Edition
By Georgia Tindale When it comes to surviving and thriving the quirks of the yachting industry, there are some unwritten rules which you need to follow. Here, we speak to Andrew Roch, Founder and CEO ...
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The A-Z of yachting jargon
By Georgia Tindale Looking to blend in seamlessly at yacht shows? Want to hide your greenness when you’re walking the docks or trying to make an impression at industry networking events? Here at...
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4 Wild Truths You Need to Know About the Life of Superyacht Crew
By Maxine Rodrigues Behind the glamorous champagne-popping lives of superyacht crew, chasing the sun around the globe is not all that they do! Unfortunately, there is a lot of misconception up in the ...
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Everything you ever wanted to ask a superyacht captain
Everything you ever wanted to ask a superyacht captain By Georgia Tindale When it comes to jobs that are bound to pass the ‘dinner party test’ – jobs which people are genuinely...
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Is the yachting industry diverse and inclusive?
In conjunction with International Women’s Day this month She of the Sea’s co-founders Jenny Matthews and Natasha Ambrose published their annual report findings into diversity and inclusion...
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How many hours does a deckhand work?
The realities of deckhand working hours vary hugely, depending on the owner, yacht size, Captain and crew – oh and whether it’s chartered or privately owned! We talked to a few deckha...
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What to expect from life at sea?
Welcome to the world of superyachts If you’re looking for work on a superyacht then this is the place to start. Your online jobs board where recruitment agencies, yacht captains ...
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Top 10 Luxury Superyacht Gym Picks
Luxury superyacht gym design specialists, Gym Marine, choose only specific brands and pieces of gym equipment because of their design, high-specification and quality. Here they share their top 10...
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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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