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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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Spring Charters

As for charters, with the inevitable restrictions on travel worldwide, spring bookings have taken a nosedive, with many either postponed or cancelled. Despite this there are charter firms keen to take...

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Cleaning up Teak

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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Stew Top Tips

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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Where do you berth for Christmas?

So, with Christmas just behind us, where do you think superyachts have most likely berthed in preparation for the festivities? While many superyachts are undergoing crucial maintenance and others...

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Typical day on a Superyacht

We thought we’d show you what a typical day onboard a superyacht looks like, if you’re in between charters. Obviously the way each yacht is run differs from one to the next, but just to gi...

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Moving Artefacts Around the EU

Back in June, EU Regulation 2019/880 became official, meaning the import of ancient art works, books, manuscripts and antiques within the EU just got harder.  Bad news for organised crime groups ...

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