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Sam Powell of National Marine Suppliers discussing superyacht maintenance and the cost of cutting corners

Superyacht Maintenance: Sam Powell on What Cutting Corners Really Costs

Sam Powell of National Marine Suppliers explains why effective superyacht maintenance depends upon knowledgeable crew, realistic budgets, reliable logistics and decisions that consider the long-term cost.

Yacht Maintenance Unhinged

Yachting International Radio

Sep 287 min read

Captain Liam Devlin and Eleisha Mealing beside a motor yacht for an editorial about yacht maintenance, surface protection and crew time.

The Most Expensive Part of Yacht Maintenance Is Time

Captain Liam Devlin estimates that maintaining one of Unbridled’s hardest-working exterior areas can take up to three crew hours a day. This editorial examines how better processes, professional training and lasting surface protection can give that time back.

Yacht Maintenance Unhinged

Yachting International Radio

Aug 223 min read

Luxury marina editorial image with the title “The Human Touch” and subtitle “Hospitality, Confidence and Experience in Modern Yachting,” featuring Lynne Edwards of Phoenix Superyacht Training for a Superyacht Laundry article on crew training, service standards, leadership, and modern yachting professionalism.

Crew Training: The New Standard Behind Modern Superyacht Service

Crew training is evolving beyond technical service. Through Lynne Edwards of Phoenix Superyacht Training, this editorial explores the human touch behind modern yachting, including hospitality, confidence, experience, leadership, GUEST standards, service excellence, women in yachting, and why professional crew development now matters more than ever.

Superyacht Laundry

Yachting International Radio

Jun 256 min read

Green To Ready: Why New Yacht Crew Need More Than A Checklist

Green crew need more than certificates and a checklist. Jemma Cunningham of The Yacht Interior Academy explains why honest preparation, interior training, communication, and realistic expectations are essential before new yacht crew step onboard.

The Crew Car

Yachting International Radio

Jun 26 min read

From Cadet To Crew: Building A Yacht Crew Career From The Ground Up

A yacht crew career is not built on glamour alone. Charlie Streeten’s journey through UKSA highlights the importance of structured training, practical skills, resilience, and industry support for the next generation entering yachting.

The Crew Car

Yachting International Radio

May 186 min read

The Wellbeing Project thumbnail featuring host Karine Rayson of The Crew Coach and guest Chris O’Flaherty of The Nautical Institute, with the text “No Training. Real Risk.” for a Yachting International Radio editorial on yacht crew safety and sexual assault response training at sea.

Yacht Crew Safety: The Sexual Assault Training Gap Senior Crew Cannot Ignore

Yacht crew safety is facing a serious training gap as new STCW amendments introduce harassment prevention and sexual assault response training, but may not reach many captains, officers, and senior crew already working at sea. Karine Rayson of The Crew Coach speaks with Chris O’Flaherty of The Nautical Institute about why compliance alone is not enough, and why leadership onboard must be prepared before serious incidents happen.

The Wellbeing Project

Yachting International Radio

May 17 min read

Yacht Stew Standards: The Real Work Behind Seven-Star Service

Yacht stew standards are often misunderstood, yet they define the difference between good service and exceptional performance at sea, where precision and psychology drive every guest experience.

The Crew Car

Yachting International Radio

Apr 204 min read

Medical On Board: Inside the World of Maritime Medicine

Medical On Board explores how MedAire equips superyachts with life-saving telemedicine, training, and mental-health support—proving that safety at sea depends as much on preparation as it does on technology.

Superyacht Laundry

Yachting International Radio

Oct 14, 20253 min read