If you’re a foodie (and let’s face it, who isn’t?), settle into your favorite chair for this one. Nina Wilson of the motoryacht Loon, a.k.a. The Crew Chef on YouTube and Instagram, will have you salivating within seconds. In fact, in the first 30 seconds alone, you’ll see Wilson and her fellow crewmembers sorting an…
Innovation typically relates to technological advances or some other physical creation. However, an innovator is also a go-getter, an achiever, and above all a person who makes a remarkable impact. The Superyacht Life Foundation and the Monaco Yacht Show honored three such innovators at the inaugural Honours awards event. The Honours awards recognize superyachting change…
The superyacht world isn’t immune to the challenges of retaining talent. In fact, multiple surveys over the past several years find that most junior crewmembers leave their jobs within a year or so. To inspire crewmembers not only to stay longer but also to show them potential career paths, a think tank of industry leaders…
Considering that this video has racked up more than 62,000 views in its first three weeks online, a lot of people want o know what it’s really like being yacht crew. Come behind the scenes as chef Brennan Dates shows how much work goes into cooking for guests aboard a superyacht. If you’ve had the…
When life aboard for owners and guests is relaxing, that’s proof the crew is working hard behind the scenes. Their goal is to ensure everything seems, and is, smooth. This excellence in professionalism, as well as outstanding achievements, are what inspired ACREW to create The Crew Awards in 2018. Now for the sixth year, The…
A company with roots in private aviation is making inroads into yachting. CrewBlast sends staffing needs instantly to its database of crew looking for new opportunities, thereby reducing downtime for you. The company got its start in 2021, filling what it identified as a significant need. Due to COVID and employee shortages, private plane owners…
The Irina VU yacht captain is among four individuals under arrest in Croatia for arranging her disappearance from a marina, in violation of sanctions. Police say the same individuals had her replaced with a similar yacht, to elude detection. Irina VU, a Sunseeker Predator 115 (sistership pictured), reportedly belongs to Irina Viner, a rhythmic gymnastics…
Editor’s note: Ed Thomas is more than the founder of Gym Marine Yachts & Interiors, specializing in designing and outfitting onboard gyms. A former crewmember himself, he knows how much owners and guests prioritize health and wellness. Similarly, he knows the positive impact good workout space has on crew. We invited Thomas, who recently launched…
Security is a priority aboard superyachts. While some owners and crew recruiters require identity verification for new hires, increasingly owners want yacht crew criminal background checks, too. The recruitment agency Quay Crew therefore has partnered with CrewPass to perform these reviews as part of its standard services. Tim Clarke, Quay Crew’s co-founder and director, says…
The corporate world isn’t the only place where employees are demanding a better work-life balance. The superyacht crew market is, too. Thankfully, junior superyacht crew rotation is increasing. Still, though, yachts without competitive rotation and leave policies risk losing out on talent. These are among survey findings from the crew-recruitment company Quay Crew. Quay Crew…
