YACHTING NEWS

Superyacht crew retention, leadership and long-term career stability take center stage as Captain Liam Devlin sits down with Graeme Lord of PYC Cayman. They explore modern employment structures, rotation, training, owner expectations and the cultural shift reshaping the future of professional yacht crew.

Geraldine Hardy shares a powerful lesson in inner strength after witnessing a scooter accident in Thailand, exploring intuition, humanity, and resilience in moments that truly matter.

TikTok creator and Moor Yacht Crew founder Emery Wallerich joins Charl Minnaar on Rich AF to unpack yachting careers, recruitment, money habits, and crew culture.

Captain Maiwenn Beadle takes us inside the Northwest Passage, sharing the realities, risks, and rare beauty of Arctic exploration — from ice navigation to scientific discovery.

Superyacht Savannah earned global admiration not only for her design, but for a culture that kept crew committed, inspired, and growing for more than a decade. In this Forward Watch feature, Josephine De Luca reveals how intentional leadership, owner vision, and strategic investment created one of the industry’s strongest examples of lasting Yacht Crew Culture.

Yacht crew earn some of the highest tax-free salaries in the maritime world — yet many leave the industry with little saved. Financial educator Charl Minnaar shares the habits, structures, and mindset shifts that help crew turn short-term income into lasting independence.

Sea Keeper is reshaping what luxury fragrance can be. Created by New Zealand artisan perfumer and former photographer Brooke Lean, this ocean-inspired scent blends memory, craft and conservation into a story that stays with you long after it’s worn.

In the quiet aftermath of the season, intuition becomes the compass that reveals what — and who — no longer belongs. Discover how closing old chapters, trusting your inner voice and choosing yourself can rebuild resilience from the inside out.

Yacht crew culture is evolving, and Captain Liam Devlin reveals what leadership really looks like behind the scenes. From psychological safety to proactive planning and onboard boundaries, this article explores the human reality of modern captaincy and the strategies shaping healthier crew environments.

In The Superyacht Life, author Erica Lay opens an honest conversation about the realities of working at sea — from the pressures of leadership and recruitment to the growing focus on mental health, mentorship, and staying sane in the world’s most demanding luxury industry.

Intention is more than a mindset — it’s a compass that realigns every action with purpose. Explore how clarity of intention creates peace, flow, and resilience, even when life feels chaotic.

Crew contracts form the backbone of safe and fair employment at sea. In this Maritime Legal episode, Dr. Lorna Mifsud Cachia explains how clarity, flag state, and legal oversight protect both seafarers and yacht owners — and why peace of mind begins on paper.

Breaking news: Canada officially removes its luxury tax on private boats and aircraft, sparking a national market rebound. Meanwhile, the global electric boating sector surges toward a $21 billion future. From Fort Lauderdale to Amsterdam, Yachting Unplugged’s Kim Sweers breaks down the innovations, the numbers, and the next wave in luxury boating.

After a decade at sea, Jess Frost founded CrewFolio to bring empathy and accountability to yacht recruitment—proving that hiring with heart can change an entire industry.

From South Florida to the Smithsonian, Jeff Turner has turned coral aquaculture into both an art and a science — redefining what sustainability means beneath the surface.

Former yacht crew member Rufus Lewis takes on the World’s Toughest Row — a 3,000-mile solo Atlantic crossing to raise awareness and funds for Caudwell Youth.

Silence. Speed. Sustainability. The NAVIER 30 is the electric hydrofoil boat transforming how we move across the water — proof that clean technology and luxury can coexist beautifully.

After a sudden bout of lumbago, Geraldine Hardy uncovers the emotional roots of back pain — and how listening to the body can lead to true healing.

Safe Harbours Australia’s Matt Shirley and Marco Blanco share how leadership, trust, and communication are redefining maritime safety culture in Australia’s bulk-carrier sector.

At the Monaco Yacht Show, IMM CEO Norina Edelman unveils how Caribbean Yacht Refit is evolving — blending European precision, U.S. infrastructure, and tropical access to redefine the global superyacht industry.