COVID-19 and the Superyacht Calendar
Whilst event organisers worldwide do all they can to slow the spread of COVID-19, cancelling, changing and postponing planned events and travel plans, we’re obliged to take the necessary pr...
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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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What to include in your confirmation of employment letter when applying for a B1/B2 Visa.
B-1/B-2 visas are a mandatory requirement of the US authorities enabling visitors to enter the United States, either temporarily for business (B-1), tourism, pleasure or visiting (B-2) or a combinatio...
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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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Picasso hidden in Superyacht Cabin
What would Pablo Picasso have thought? A painting he completed when he was just 24, in 1906, tucked away and hidden from view in the cabin of a 212-foot 3-mast classic superyacht “AdixR...
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Welcome to the 1st Superyacht of 2020
With all the excitement of a new year, a new decade, there’s always a great buzz around new entrants to the already glamorous and elite international fleet of superyachts. A case in point is Ger...
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Results are in from the 1st Marine Salary Survey
Whilst experience placing men and women in marine related shore-based roles tells us a lot about what is going on in the industry, including; how trends for specific roles are changing, what the reali...
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Welcome to The Ward Room.
Welcome to The Ward Room. Yacht life is hard enough, working long hours and being away from home, but it doesn’t take long to settle into your position on board and call the yacht “...
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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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Owners, Guests and Crew Plan 3rd Rescue Mission
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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