Life aboard a superyacht offers a unique set of challenges and rewards, but there comes a time when many crew members consider transitioning to a shore-based role. With the transferable skills developed at sea, such as 7 star service, organisation, and technical know-how, former yacht crew are perfectly equipped for a range of careers on land. Here at Yotspot we can help you facilitate this transition as we not only connect crew with yacht jobs but also provide opportunities in shore-based ro... More
Unfortunately, like any industry, yachting has its share of people trying to exploit job seekers. Scammers may try to steal your personal information, request money, or worse. As you embark on your yachting career, it’s essential to stay informed, alert, and, most importantly, safe. Here are Yotspots Top Tips to help you avoid yachting job scams: 1.Meet in Public Places If you’ve agreed to meet a yacht captain , owner, or recruiter, ensure the meeting takes place in a pu... More
In late summer 2022, custom yacht builder Oceanco hosted a roundtable to discuss a revolutionary vessel concept – Aeolus – that would set new standards in superyacht design. Bringing together some of the sharpest creative and technical minds from the yacht industry and beyond, the meeting aligned with the goals of Oceanco ‘NXT’, an initiative that seeks to respond to evolving attitudes by harnessing perspectives and skillsets from different sectors. In attendance were Giles Taylor, a re... More
The tech platform and job board Yotspot, which is headquartered in Southampton and has a global reach, provides everything from deckhands to captains. It has seen huge growth in the last year, cementing its place as the market leader in providing crew on the world’s biggest private yachts. Founded in 2010, Steve Crawford and his business partner, Daryl Bradley, have spent the last 13 years helping people find work below deck. Last year Danielle McLaren was appointed managing directo... More
With boats of all sizes taking to the seas, are we seeing more accidents in yachting or is this just an artefact of increased yacht numbers? Let’s take a look at the questions around yachting safety. What factors contribute to high accident rates in yachting? The answer may not be as simple as ‘more boats on the water equals more accidents’. There could be other factors at play that are contributing to higher accident rates. For example, inexperienced boaters may have less knowledge abo... More