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Global Scarcity of Slips a Major Challenge for Superyacht Owners

Posted: 3rd Aug 2022

Written by: Karen Hockney

Demand for charters is at an all-time high - alongside bookings carried forward from last year - while a robust brokerage market looks set to continue well into 2023. Read More

eLogbook Founder Liz Jackson on Building Business Success

Posted: 2nd Aug 2022

Written by: Georgia Tindale

Liz Jackson was offered her first job on a boat “because farmers' daughters are typically hard-working”, a quality that quickly propelled her through the ranks as chief stew and purser before she moved ashore to start her own company. Read More

Swinging the Moral Compass: What Should Crew Do?

Posted: 17th Jun 2022

Written by: The K Flag

There’s a new attention on the industry that has just never been there before. It’s all got a bit…heavy. Russian-owned yachts are listed as assets of Very Bad People. The crew? Well, they’re the new Stormtroopers on the Deathstar. Read More

IGY Trident: Pioneering a New Wave Superyachting Community

Posted: 6th Jun 2022

Written by: Karen Hockney

Following an exciting and entertaining launch on board MY Gene Chaser in Miami, The IGY Trident Collective is striking an ambient chord with the globe’s most elite band of superyacht owners. Read More

The IGY Trident Collective Heralds the Future of Superyacht Ownership

Posted: 17th May 2022

Written by: Sam Watson

Formally announced to the industry on 2 May, The IGY Trident Collective is a first on many levels, a unique membership opportunity for superyacht owners offering a range of exclusive benefits. Read More

Navigating a Smooth Yacht Brokerage Experience

Posted: 2nd Feb 2022

Written by: Richard Hagan

Throughout the Covid pandemic, boating has become the outdoor pursuit of choice for many. Here's why it pays to choose an established and reputable broker if you're in the market to buy or sell a recreational boat. Read More

What Opportunities Will 2022 Bring for the Boating Industry?

Posted: 3rd Jan 2022

Written by: Joshua Bremmerer

The boating industry boomed massively in 2021 as people looked for new hobbies and activities to explore the great outdoors after the turmoil of 2020. Let’s look at some of the key trends that we can expect to hit the boating industry in 2022. Read More

Powering up Charter Success with Ward's Marine

Posted: 9th Nov 2021

Written by: Richard Hagen

With its 71 year history, electrical manufacturer and service provider Ward’s Marine is a staple of the Florida superyachting scene. Its president Kristina Hebert discusses her family business, and why electrical systems on board superyachts are the unsung, unseen heroes of every charter.
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Commissioner Joseph Boschulte to Boost USVI Tourism at Caribbean Charter Yacht Show

Posted: 4th Oct 2021

Written by: Karen Hockney

As a headline sponsor of the upcoming Caribbean Charter Yacht Show in St. Thomas, the USVI Department of Tourism is aiming to showcase the region to a new clientele and play a prominent role in supporting the inaugural event. Read More

Meet the Founders of Charter Itinerary

Posted: 6th Sep 2021

Written by: Richard Hagen

The superyacht industry is famous for many things, and chief amongst them is the yachts themselves. These gleaming marvels of science, engineering, design and fabrication, often represent the sharp edge of the craftsmanship required in each of these fields. Read More

Yacht Migration: Transport Trends with DYT’s Laura Tempest

Posted: 27th Aug 2021

Written by: Gemma Fottles

For over 30 years, DYT has provided specific routes that superyachts depend upon every year. The Caribbean, Balearics, South of France and Florida are - unsurprisingly - the most sought after yacht transport routes. Read More

Yacht Transportation: Industry Insight with DYT’s Ana Santana

Posted: 26th Jul 2021

Written by: Gemma Fottles

With DYT, quality, high standards and an unwavering dedication to flawless customer service, says Ana Santana, the company’s longest-serving employee, has always been the key to standing out from the crowd. Read More

Yachties & the Instagram Lie

Posted: 12th Jul 2021

Written by: The K Flag

‘Not a bad day in the office!’ says the caption under yet another sidedeck sunset photo. Scrolling through Instagram I feel a bristle of irritation. A large proportion of my friends on social media are yachties and I wish I had a fiver for every time I’ve seen that post. Read More

Speaking with Superyacht Designer Alejandro Crespo of Daroca Design

Posted: 9th Jun 2021

Written by: Sam Watson

While the world was in chaos due to the pandemic, up and coming Spanish superyacht designer Alejandro Crespo was quietly planning his next big career move and went on to open his very own yacht design studio - Daroca Design. Read More

Remie Kalloe on Making a Name for Dockside.ai

Posted: 28th May 2021

Written by: Georgia Tindale

On a sunny afternoon in Rotterdam, we sat down with Remie Kalloe, the founder and CEO of Dutch yachting agency Dockside.ai, a man with all the energy and charm of a successful entrepreneur who simply won't take no for an answer. Read More

Tom Mukamal on IGY's Vision for the Caribbean Charter Yacht Show

Posted: 23rd May 2021

Written by: Naomi Chadderton

Tom Mukamal, CEO of IGY Marinas, joins Rhea Rouw on Yachting International Radio to discuss the inaugural Caribbean Charter Yacht Show set for December in St Thomas and how they plan to deliver on the promise. Read More

Yacht Crew Stranded in The Netherlands

Posted: 22nd May 2021

Written by: Karen Hockney

Imagine resigning from your position on a superyacht only to find yourself stranded in a foreign country for weeks on end, with no clear advice and no legitimate means to leave. This is precisely what happened to a number of yacht crew in The Netherlands earlier this year. Read More

The Explosion of the Mainstream Boating Market

Posted: 20th May 2021

Written by: Richard Hagan

The mainstream boating industry is exploding right now and the implications for the future of the superyacht industry are significant. Richard Hagan says it's time we started talking about it and here's why. Read More

Too Woke for Your Boat?

Posted: 16th May 2021

Written by: The K Flag

Regardless of where you are in the world right now, it’s hard to avoid the relentless invoking of ‘wokeness’ in the news. It’s at the heart of some of the biggest recent movements and controversies; a compliment to some, an insult to others Read More

Mentoring in Yachting: A Peculiar Challenge?

Posted: 10th Apr 2021

Written by: Commander Sean O'Reilly

Yachting is awash with dilemmas, and what is a just culture to you might not be to others. Agendas are aplenty, so if you ever find yourself in a difficult situation, maybe what you need is a confidante whose personal situation is wholly unrelated to you and what you do. Read More

The Weight of Expectations - Yacht Crew & Eating Disorders

Posted: 1st Apr 2021

Written by: The K Flag

Resolutions, detoxes and diets...How's it going? Are you living in a haze of green smoothies and dawn yoga sessions, or have you fallen off the wagon and eaten half the crew mess Pringles? Are you sure it's just a fad or is something else going on? Read More

Social Storm: Safeguarding Crew Reputation in the Age of Social Media

Posted: 26th Mar 2021

Written by: Chrissie McClatchie

On the morning of February 24th, Captain Simon Johnson was lining up MY Go in preparation for the 10.30am bridge in St. Maarten. If you’re in the yachting industry, you’ve probably been hiding under the proverbial rock if you don’t know the rest of the story. Read More

The Status of Diversity and Inclusion in Yachting: Part 2

Posted: 19th Mar 2021

Written by: Rebecca Whitlocke

Diversity and inclusion are not the same. Inclusion is about authenticity, empathy and equality, and is more focused on the policies and procedures a yachting company implements in the workplace. There’s never been a better time for advocates to be 100 per cent vocal for these causes. Read More

The Status of Diversity and Inclusion in Yachting

Posted: 19th Mar 2021

Written by: Rebecca Whitlocke

The superyacht industry has been paying closer attention to diversity and inclusion, with a focus on equality and creating a more sustainable industry. However few articles have reported on navigating the barriers and successes of building diversity and inclusion strategies into yachting companies. Read More

Crew Culture: Private Vs Charter Yachts

Posted: 17th Feb 2021

Written by: Karen Hockney

There’s a myth in yachting that working on a charter yacht equates to seeing the world on a bumped up salary in a party atmosphere, while private vessels spell a slower pace of life. Anyone who works in the industry knows it’s a lot more nuanced than that... Read More

Crew Retention - How to Build and Keep a Great Team

Posted: 9th Feb 2021

Written by: Karen Hockney

Crew retention is generally perceived to be one of the biggest headaches in the yachting industry yet the most important in maintaining a happy ship. We spoke to leading industry figures to ascertain the issues surrounding crew retention and how to improve longevity. Read More

Crew Culture: Large Vs Small Yachts

Posted: 9th Feb 2021

Written by: Karen Hockney

Crew culture is created by people regardless of the size of a yacht but it can vary immensely between small and large vessels. What’s not in doubt is the importance of teamwork for it is this foundation upon which the happiness and satisfaction levels on board depend.
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Growing Demand for Elite Chefs for Private Dining

Posted: 25th Jan 2021

Written by: Karen Hockney

Kate Emery, Founder of the prestigious Amandine Chef Placement sourcing the best chefs for superyachts, villas, ski chalets and events, discusses the growing demand for elite chefs for private dining experiences on board an ashore. Read More

Below Deck - How Accurate is it Really?

Posted: 9th Jan 2021

Written by: The K Flag

Welcome to our new column, with straight talk and humour from our resident insider waving The K Flag. This month we kick off with a view on Below Deck, the show we all love to hate, but why? And how accurate is it really? Read More

Luxury Hospitality – A Year of Change

Posted: 22nd Dec 2020

Written by: Karen Hockney

To call 2020 a year of change is something of an understatement. The world today is a very different place, yet it’s clear that by looking forward fearlessly and adapting rapidly, some companies have become even stronger during these challenging times. Read More

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