Yotspot Blog

Stew Top Tips

27th December 2019

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?

27th December 2019

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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Owners, Guests and Crew Plan 3rd Rescue Mission

23rd December 2019

Flushed with the success of their first canine mission back in September, where they rescued 50 dogs from the Bahamas, the Captain, crew, guests and owners of M/Y Laurel went back in early Decemb...

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UK university student innovates plastic alternative from fish waste

25th November 2019

Inspired by the strength of fish scales, University of Sussex final year Product Design student, Lucy Hughes has devised a potential alternative to single-use plastic, made mainly from by-products of ...

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New Zealand Olympic Sailors Pledge Clean Up

25th November 2019

With a focus on ocean conservation, Kiwi Olympic sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have established Live Ocean, a New Zealand registered charity with one mission, to be a world-leading champion in ...

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Superyachts Blaze in Fort Lauderdale

19th November 2019

Fire ripped through two luxury yachts on Saturday night, moored at Universal Marine Center in Fort Lauderdale.  More than 60 firefighters were dispatched to the fire at approximately 4.43am follo...

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In 3rd Place – UK Superyacht Industry

14th October 2019

Ranked in third place in the world, but still growing, the UK’s superyacht industry has recently seen growth for its 6th year in a row, with Superyacht UK reporting that two thirds&nbs...

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Typical day on a Superyacht

14th October 2019

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

10th October 2019

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!

23rd September 2019

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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51st Southampton Boat Show

23rd September 2019

We had a fantastic day out this weekend at the 51st Southampton International Boat Show, powered by Borrow A Boat, with over 600 global marine brands on display and debuts from over 330 boats. Mayflow...

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Yotspot speaks to Shore Side Pursers

17th September 2019

Yotspot: So Shore Side Pursers, we would love to hear about your new business. Khara; Shore Side Pursers: Shore Side Pursers is a new business whereby we can achieve all admin related tasks remotely f...

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