Discover how Emma Butler’s North Star Superyacht Academy is redefining the yacht leadership retreat — blending accredited training, wellness, and adventure in Cape Town.

“Say their names. Ask the small, present questions. Share the load. We don’t cure suicide grief—we refuse to let anyone drown in it.”

In yachting, communication isn’t a luxury — it’s survival. Long hours, cultural differences, and high-stress environments make voice, body language, and self-awareness critical to safety and wellbeing. Communication coach Alicia Sedgwick shares how confidence grows when voice meets purpose, why suppressed feelings turn toxic, and the tools every crew member needs to speak with clarity, set boundaries, and build trust.

When criminal courts refuse to act, maritime law still offers crew a path to justice. In this UNCENSORED feature, maritime lawyer Adria Notari explains the difference between civil and criminal law at sea — from statutes of limitation and evidence collection to employer liability and the limits of flag state accountability.

When we lose our voice — whether through silence, fear, or conditioning — we sacrifice more than words. In this powerful reflection, Geraldine Hardy reveals why communication is the foundation of self-care, how suppressed expression impacts health, and why reclaiming your voice is essential for transformation and wellbeing.

Leadership in yachting is often viewed through the lens of hierarchy and authority. But Captain Dundas, with 18 years in the industry and 12 as a captain, sees it differently. By embracing adaptability, values-driven decision making, and two-way feedback, he has reshaped his command—and found new purpose in the role. His insights reveal how modern leadership can reduce turnover, strengthen crew culture, and bring genuine enjoyment back to the bridge.

After three months of deep healing in Thailand, Geraldine Hardy returns to the Monaco Yacht Show with powerful insights on resilience, trauma, and the self-discipline needed to break repeating cycles. She reminds us that life’s challenges are not dead ends but crossroads — opportunities to choose differently, reduce stress, and step into our true selves.

As American buyers drive the majority of Lürssen’s custom builds, Timothy Hamilton explains why Fort Lauderdale has become the strategic heart of superyachting—and how the U.S. can reclaim its shipbuilding legacy.

Veteran yacht chef Polly Baptist has spent decades proving that nutrition is as critical as training when it comes to resilience at sea. Her message is clear: diversify the crew mess, feed the gut–mind connection, and invest in what’s on the plate — because that’s an investment in the people who eat from it.