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 public locat... 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
Sustainability in the superyacht industry extends beyond hardware and materials. Industry professionals and seafarers alike are taking an active interest in living and maintaining sustainable lifestyles aboard super yachts. Sustainable living is the new buzzword in the world of yachting, and for good reason. With the increasing concern over climate change and the need to reduce our carbon footprint, industry professionals and seafarers alike are growing ever aware of their impact on planet ea... More
It’s no secret that staying safe while navigating the seas can be a perilous endeavor. But what is the yachting industry doing to battle cyber security for yachts? As with any online activities, there are measures that yacht owners and crew must take to ensure their data is secure and their vessels remain protected. Let’s take a look at some of these steps and explore how they help protect yacht owners and crew members alike. It is essential that yacht owners and crew take measures to protect... More
UKSA, the Isle of Wight based charity and world-leading maritime training academy, recently announced a 150 percent year-on-year increase in the number of women taking up its Superyacht Cadetship course. For this year’s Women in Maritime Day (18 May 2022), one of its yachting instructors, Emily Caruso, shares why the tides are turning for women choosing a career on the water. “I remember when I began my career signing legal documents that referred without exception to the Skipper ... More
Superyacht owners, guests and crew have come to expect internet access on board consistent with services enjoyed on land, making VSAT connectivity a necessity for most vessels. With a plethora of options available, however, the VSAT marketplace can be difficult to navigate. Brian Monk, General Manager of Hill Robinson Communications, explains how Hill Robinson helps its clients find a VSAT plan tailored to each yacht’s individual requirements. Seamless connectivity is vital to any super... More
Hill Robinson and Moravia Yachting are delighted to announce their latest luxury service partnership, identifying LunaJets as their preferred supplier for client aviation requirements. The partnership will enable the Hill Robinson Group to further enhance its array of client services, providing best-in-class solutions and synchronised travel plans when facilitating journeys and experiences between the shore, sea, and sky. The Hill Robinson Group recognised a highly personalised approac... More
PRIOR TO DEPARTING FOR AN ADVENTUROUS PACIFIC CRUISE, 85M EXPEDITION YACHT BOLD WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW, HELD FROM 24 TO 27 MARCH. HILL ROBINSON SPEAKS TO CAPTAIN TODD LEECH ABOUT HOW THE YACHT PROVIDES THE IDEAL PLATFORM FROM WHICH TO EXPLORE SUCH DESTINATIONS. Aptly described as the Range Rover Sport pickup truck of the yachting world, 85m expedition yacht Bold’s entire operation revolves around the activities that it facilitates. As Captai... More
TAKING YOU FROM THE SEA TO THE SKY, HILL ROBINSON’S ALL-ENCOMPASSING AVIATION DIVISION COULD BE YOUR ANSWER TO AIRCRAFT CHARTER, LOGISTICAL OPERATIONS, PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF AMPHIBIOUS CRAFT, FIXED-WING PLANES AND HELICOPTERS. The complementary relationship between superyachts, private jets and helicopters is clear, and Hill Robinson’s aviation division has expanded to meet the needs of their clients across all aspects. The use of private jets by superyacht owners and charterer... More
Welcome to the annual Superyacht Survey (2022) brought to you by Yotspot - The leading jobs board in the yachting industry.. and Faststream Recruitment Group . A total of 556 Superyacht Crew took part in this survey. It hasn’t been business as usual in the superyacht industry. In 2020 and the first half of 2021 yachts and crew were heavily impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Many yacht itineraries were put on hold and some Captains and their crew found themselves facing period... More
UKSA has reported a 108 percent increase in the number of students choosing its Superyacht Hospitality training course in 2021 compared to 2019, with the average age of students reducing by nine years since 2015. The Isle of Wight based charity, which provides life-enhancing water-based adventures, education, and world-leading maritime training, launched the hospitality course which was specially designed by industry experts 15 years ago, to meet the growing demand for well-trained profession... More
UKSA has reported a 150 percent increase in the number of women undertaking its Superyacht Cadetship from 2020 to 2021 in a trend that sees a positive shift towards increased diversity in the superyacht sector. The Isle of Wight based charity, which provides life-enhancing water-based adventures, education, and world-leading maritime training, saw an increase in the number of women from six per cent to 15 percent from 2020-21 and a 26 percent increase in students taking up the course overall.... More
UKSA, the leading maritime education and training charity, is today announcing a new and exclusive collaboration with the team behind award-winning – The Little Gloster Restaurant and Rooms, a famed Isle of Wight bolthole run by Ben and Holly Cooke. As a result of the new partnership, UKSA has launched two new facilities in its training centre, a fully equipped cabin/dining room, alongside the superyacht galley and laundry room, giving students a comprehensive superyacht simulation experience... More
A useful summary of what the MLC is and who it applies to. More
Yachts are often described by the Family Offices we work with as assets that take up a disproportionate amount of their time. Sarnia Yachts has a unique combination of knowledge and many years of experience in this niche asset class enabling us to support Family Offices with all aspects of the ownership, management and crewing of their yacht. More
In a post-pandemic world yachts are recognised as one of the most socially-distanced holiday options where interactions with others are controlled in a way not possible if staying at a resort or on a cruise ship. More
Kirsty Porritt joins Sarnia Yachts as a new Crew Services Officer. More
Hill Robinson is happy to announce that we have taken a significant step in offsetting the carbon footprint by our involvement in a new ‘blue’ carbon project Mikoko Pamoja . An estimated production of over 1,250 tonnes of CO2 will be counterbalanced by preserving mangrove conservation and restoration in Kenya. Mikoko Pamoja is the one of the world’s first blue carbon credit projects, comprising the protection of 117 ha (hectares) of mangrove forest and the re-forestation of a beach and sh... More
Some yacht owners fall into a category known as UK resident, non-UK domiciled individuals. More
