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Sep 23, 20241 min read
The 4th Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous highlights the need for "sustainable innovation"
The 4th Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous demonstrated how the marina industry can use sustainability as a tool to drive real...

Sep 23, 20242 min read
Betting on the future for yachting’s ecological and economic transition
The 4th Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous concluded today at Yacht Club de Monaco after two packed days of conferences,...

Sep 18, 20241 min read
Meet Kelly Gordon
We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Kelly Gordon. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Kelly...

Sep 8, 20241 min read
The Driving Force behind Captain Kelly’s Mission for Crew Welfare
Superyacht Captain Kelly Gordon has emerged as a prominent advocate for crew welfare, particularly championing the rights and well-being...

Aug 22, 20242 min read
Female yacht captain makes waves in the world of mental health
By Nile Fortner | New Pelican Writer One may think a captain’s job on a superyacht going to lovely locations is easy-breezy. When Kelly...

Aug 20, 20242 min read
A superyacht captain shares 3 things people who want to charter a luxury vessel should know
One of these images is likely what comes to mind when you hear the word "superyacht," a phrase generally used to describe a yacht over 80...

Aug 14, 20242 min read
Bottled Up: Alcoholism in Yachting
By Lauren Beck Excessive drinking seems to be a byproduct of crew life. Is there any escaping it? Most people, when pushed, will...

Aug 1, 20242 min read
It can be lonely up there ... Being a superyacht captain
PYA CEO Christophe Bourillon looks at the role of the captain, from navigating challenges to enhancing excellence.… The life of a...

Jul 31, 20241 min read
Investigating Mental Health in Yachting
You’ve likely been hearing a lot about mental health over the past few years. It’s no wonder — the crew job is tough on both physical and...

Jul 31, 20241 min read
Captain Kelly Gordon launches mental health survey
In a significant step towards addressing mental health concerns within the yachting industry, Captain Kelly J. Gordon has launched a...

Jul 14, 20241 min read
Captain Kelly's Inspiring Journey in the Yachting Industry
Empowering Women and Advocating Change In the world of superyachts, Captain Kelly Gordon stands out not only for her command of the seas...

Jul 7, 20241 min read
SHIP SHAPE I’m a yacht captain but the real money maker is my £100k-a-year side hustle – it was free to start up
There's a daily habit Kelly urged people to kick to the curb if they want to have a successful side income MOST 42-year-olds wouldn’t...

Jun 13, 20241 min read
Southern Boating: Bountiful Bahamas
You don’t need to venture far from the U.S. to find paradise—the Bahamas archipelago stretches 760 miles along Florida’s East Coast and...

Jun 13, 20241 min read
A sobering reality
For many guests and owners, there is a synonymity with champagne and the aft deck of a superyacht – the affirming sound of flutes...

Jun 13, 20241 min read
10 Crew Instagram Accounts to Follow in 2024
Armed with an iPhone and a passion for life at sea, crew around the world are taking to social media to offer a glimpse into their...

Jun 13, 20241 min read
Superyacht captain’s side hustle brings in $10,300 a month, takes 5 hours a week: This could ‘be my retirement job’
Kelly Gordon remembers her first time on a yacht in 2007: She climbed up the metal ladder rungs, stepped one foot on the back deck and...

Jun 13, 20241 min read
CAPTAIN’S CHOICE: SUMMER ESSENTIALS FROM CAPTAIN KELLY GORDON
Captain Kelly J. Gordon is an accomplished motor yacht captain, public speaker, social media influencer, and the 2022 recipient of A Crew...

Jun 13, 20241 min read
Ask Captain Kelly: “I Accepted a Position but Have Received a Better Offer From Another Boat"
“I just accepted a new position but have received a better offer from another boat. I haven’t signed a contract with the first boat yet,...

Jun 11, 20241 min read
A new event to celebrate the world of boating
If you’re a fan of the water, you’ll likely be a fan of World Boating Day, which made a splash with its inaugural event in May. The...

Jun 3, 20241 min read
NAVIGATING THE WAVES OF MENTAL HEALTH: A CAPTAIN’S CALL TO ACTION (OP-ED)
Editor’s note: May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, bringing attention to the impacts of on well-being. Capt, Kelly Gordon, who...
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