Crew-Management Articles

Assessing Salary and Benefits in the Yachting Industry: A Balanced Discussion on Compensation,Training and Retention

Promoted by a LinkedIn post on the Human Capital Superyacht Sausage Factory, a comprehensive survey has been conducted, gathering insightful thoughts from crew members, captains, yacht managers, and recruitment professionals. The purpose was to gain industry-wide insights on rather elusive subjects such as salaries, benefits, training, and retention in the yachting industry. Unlike conventional business sectors, a compelling debate seems to linger around the adequacy or stagnation of crew salaries in this niche industry.
24-06-2025

Attitude Versus Training in Yachting: The Indomitable Spirit of Sailors Unearthed

A sailing ship is charted as much by the course it treads as by the people that steer it. In the nuanced world of yachting, crew management isn’t merely firsthand training and skill but a question of attitude and resilience. Take the evocative tale of M/Y Santa Cruz Tres and its relentless crew, who were put to the test with their tireless washing duties, primed with two 6kg Miele washing machines and sleep-deprived overnight shifts.
19-12-2024