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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How is COVID-19 affecting your day to day?
Before we look at coronavirus in the superyacht industry here’s a quick round-up of the facts: The World Health Organization (WHO) has named the Coronavirus, COVID-19 Coronavirus (COVID-19) was ...
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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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How Sailing Sparked a Passion for the Natural World
In Collaboration with Nick Bubb. When you’re spending days, weeks, months on the open sea, out in the elements, you can’t fail to feel connected to the natural world. Or at least tha...
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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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Calling all Yachting Filmmakers!
You must have captured some amazing photos on your smartphone whilst at sea, but what about those films? Do you have an inner Scorsese, Spielberg, Coppola or Campion just dying to break out and ...
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Calling all crew … it’s time to have your say!!
The first ever Yacht Crew Survey is live. Your chance as superyacht crew to tell us what you think needs to change in the superyacht service industry. Jenny Matthews, founder of www.sheofth...
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Invaluable Maritime Skills for Teens
Students as young as 16 with an interest in a career in maritime, now have the chance to opt for a 2-year Maritime Foundation Course, courtesy of UKSA, the national youth maritime training charity bas...
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Mental Health Awareness – Spotting the Signs Onboard
The mental health of our seafarers is as important today as it’s always been but with increased awareness and new research into this extremely broad but endemic subject, comes investment in the ...
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