Banking made for life on deck
Life at sea offers freedom, adventure and a unique lifestyle. Yet, for yacht crew, it also comes with distinctive financial challenges that traditional bank accounts often overlook. From irregul...
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The 5 Best Destinations for Yacht Crew Seeking Work
If you are starting your yachting career or searching for your next contract, location can make all the difference. Whether you are green crew fresh from your STCW course or an experienced deckhand be...
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Why Every Yacht Crew Member Should Consider Income Protection
By Jono WatkinsMaritime Specialist Financial Adviser | Ex-Yacht Captain | @Reedman Wealth Management – Senior Partner Practice St. James’s Place Working in yachting can be one of the most rewa...
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Yacht Crew Hiring: A Step-by-Step Guide for Employers on Yotspot
Hiring the right crew is one of the important jobs for any employer on a yacht. The success of a yacht’s operations and the quality of guest experience often hinges on the professionalism, skill, an...
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Why Superyachts Are Getting Ever Bigger: The Trends Driving the Boom
Here at Yotspot, we’ve been the leading jobs board for the yachting industry for over 10 years. In that time, we’ve seen the industry evolve in many different ways especially with superyachts gett...
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How to Post a Great Job on Yotspot (And Why It Matters)
If you’re looking to hire crew, posting a job on Yotspot is one of the most effective tools at your disposal. Why? Because it connects you with the entire Yotspot crew database, including over 22,00...
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Investigation Continues into Tragic Sinking of S/Y Bayesian
The MAIB has released its interim report, and this blog post provides a brief summary of the key events detailed in the report from that day. 14th August last year saw the sad sinking of privately own...
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Seafarer Bank Account offers more than just banking
Have you ever struggled to access your salary while docked in a new port? For yacht crew, banking isn’t just about getting paid – it’s about managing your money when you have a global lifestyle....
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Sustainable Sailing: How You Can Help Save the Sea
In the world of yachting, the ocean is more than just a playground, it’s home. We have a responsibility to protect the waters that provide us with so much joy, beauty, and adventure. Sustainable sai...
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Palma 2025: The Boats, the Buzz, and the Best Moments
It’s that time of year again and our team was ready and raring to head over to the Palma for the Boat Show. The Palma International Boat Show 2024 brought together 295 exhibitors along with 128 ...
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Common Mistakes Captains Make When Hiring Yacht Crew (And How to Avoid Them)
Running a superyacht is no small task, and one of the most critical elements to its success is assembling the right crew. A yacht’s atmosphere, efficiency, and overall safety hinge on the people who...
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How to Use Yotspot to Find and Hire the Best Yacht Crew in 2025
The yachting industry continues to thrive in 2025, and finding the right crew for your vessel is more important than ever. Whether you’re a Captain, HOD, or management company, hiring skilled an...
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