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29/04/2009
8 Tips for Recession-Proofing Your Job
By Di Thompson
In a unstable economy, upping the ante - workwise - may be your salvation in terms of keeping your job. more...

29/03/2009
The Trouble with MLC, 2006
By Lauren Beck [Photo: Capt. Mark O'Connell]
The Maritime Labour Convention is approaching ratification. What this could mean for the superyacht industry. more...

22/03/2009
Junior-level Salaries in Sharp Decline
By Kate Lardy
Rupert Connor of the Luxury Yacht Group shares some trends he's seen in crew employment. more...

03/01/2009
Top 10 Deck Products for Superyacht Crew
By Matt Brown
Every deckhand has a different opinion about which products work best for a particular purpose, yet a few truly great products can be found on nearly every yacht. Here's a list of our favorites. more...

27/12/2008
Freelancing in Oz
By Dianne Thompson
Sydney, the Gold Coast and the Whitsundays are the main summer season destinations for superyachts. Getting work here can be as easy as walking the docks. more...

27/10/2008
Captains Survey: Crew Only Care About Money
By Matt Gomez
Are crew only in yachting for the money? Some captains think so, and they are worried that a lack of professional dedication on the part of crew may sink the superyacht industry. more...

13/10/2008
Double the Yachts, Double the Fun
By Capt. Charlie Kiss
There’s a cliché worth remembering when considering a multiple yacht program: “Be careful what you wish for.” I know from my experience as a captain in a multiple yacht program, that this is not something to be taken lightly. more...

01/09/2008
Sex and the Superyacht II: The Cover-Up
By Lisa H. Knapp
The infidelity of a yacht owner often puts the captain and crew in a tough position. Do you pretend you don't see or know what is going on in order to keep your job or do you refuse to cover up for the owner's dalliances? more...

19/05/2008
Top 10 Things Never to Say to a Captain
By Matt Gomez
We all have things we’d love to say to the boss, but are fearful of doing so. It happens in any business, and the yachting industry is no exception. But just what are those things? And what would more...

16/04/2008
What It Takes to Be a Great Captain
By Kelly Sanford
Think you have what it takes to be a great yacht captain? Of course you do, but what do your crew and industry insiders think? more...