The chemistry of yachting
Captain Kelly Gordon is helping reshape superyachting. Here, she shares how setting foot on a yacht for the first time changed her life,...
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- Sep 1
- 1 min
Sea Change
KELLY GORDON'S CAPTIVATING JOURNEY THROUGH UNCHARTED WATERS AS A FEMALE SUPERYACHT CAPTAIN EDUCATES, ILLUMINATES AND EMPOWERS BY...
- Jun 30
- 1 min
All in Due Course - Captain Kelly J. Gordon Leads by Example
Written by Jessica Graves Just a few miles off of Shroud Cay in the Bahamas, Max White and his family “were enjoying the sunset,...
- May 31
- 2 min
Planning and Preparing for Weather When Boating
Capt. Kelly J. Gordon shares how she plans and prepares for weather at sea. By Pete McDonald | May 31, 2023 The seas seemed calm and the...
- May 1
- 1 min
ISS Leadership Series addresses crew welfare and retention
Work-life balance is a struggle for crew. The International Superyacht Society’s Education Leadership Seminar Series was held on...
- Apr 17
- 1 min
The dark side of yachting
Apr 17, 2023 by Gemma Harris . . . Positions of power The leadership cultivates the culture; if there is toxicity on board, a crew member...
- Jan 23
- 3 min
Flammen auf dem Meer
Subjektiv betrachtet kam es 2022 häufiger zu Bränden auf Yachten als in den Jahren zuvor. BOOTE EXCLUSIV sprach mit fünf...
- Nov 1, 2022
- 1 min
Meridian | Yacht Blog | Captain Kelly Q&A
The journey of Superyacht Captain Kelly Gordon began in Indiana, and after becoming a Chemistry professor, she accidentally discovered...
- Sep 20, 2022
- 1 min
Crew Respond to Medical Emergency in The Bahamas
Capt. Kelly Gordon of M/Y Freddy is a well-known name on our site. (If you haven’t seen her “Ask Captain Kelly” column, make sure you...
- Jul 22, 2022
- 1 min
Captain Kelly Gordon Leads by Example
Kelly Gordon is among the few female captains in the yachting industry, and she's paying it forward. For a farm girl from Indiana to...
- May 18, 2022
- 1 min
MY FAVORITE PLACE ON THE VESSEL IS THE ENGINE ROOM
In an industry dominated by men, Kelly Gordon has made a name for herself. The female captain commands a yacht that is more than 32...
- May 18, 2022
- 2 min
International Day for Women in Maritime 2022: How the tides are turning for women in yachting
The 18th May 2022 marks the first celebration for the International Day for Women in Maritime. The day celebrates women in the industry...
- Mar 8, 2022
- 1 min
Women In Boating: Superyacht Captain Kelly J. Gordon
More and more women are standing out in the boating industry and becoming a vital part of it. Today to celebrate International Women’s...
- Feb 17, 2022
- 2 min
A Beginner’s Guide to Chartering a Yacht
It takes luxury vacationing to a whole new level—and a charter yacht is not as far out of reach as you might think. With the pandemic...
- Dec 1, 2021
- 1 min
Captain Kelly Gordon – Determined To Make a Difference!
Captain Kelly Gordon has been featured in many yachting publications and most recently, and impressively, Business Insider. Hailing from...
- Nov 30, 2021
- 1 min
Superyacht Influencer Interview: Captain Kelly Gordon - Forbes
Bill Springer Senior Contributor Bill Springer would rather be on a superyacht. And he often is. Kelly Gordon is a yacht captain. Period....
- Nov 30, 2021
- 1 min
Meet Kelly Gordon - yacht captain set to inspire the younger generations
Kelly Gordon is a superyacht captain and a passionate yacht crew mentor who followed her curiosity and pushed herself to 'go for it'!...
- Nov 12, 2021
- 1 min
Key Largo Hosts the 21st Benetti Yachtmaster
Benetti knows how to do an event in style! I made the trip to Key Largo this week to attend the 21st Benetti Yachtmaster event after a...
- Oct 1, 2021
- 1 min
WOMEN IN YACHTING: CAPTAIN KELLY GORDON - Ocean Independence
WHILST CRUISING BACK FROM NASSAU AFTER A BUSY TEN-DAY CHARTER, CAPTAIN KELLY GORDON TOOK SOME TIME TO REFLECT ON HER JOURNEY INTO THE...
- Sep 30, 2021
- 1 min
Seamanship Lessons From a Yacht Captain - BOATING
There’s a lot to learn from a day with a professional yacht captain. By Tonya Russell Despite the trademark high winds of Chicago, the...
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