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Life after yachting: From onboard to online December

Twelve months ago, Nick Janus and Rich Hallam were working the Caribbean season onboard a superyacht, with several  years’ crewing under their belts. Although  loving their work, they dreamed of one day of becoming successful entrepreneurs like the owners and charterers of their yacht. ... ...more
More Halloween snaps from the FLIBS Rybovich party November

Here is another chance to spot your crew friends, if you can see through their disguises, as they partied at the Rybovich Halloween bash on the Saturday night of FLIBS. Related linksRybovich company profile | ... ...more
Broking the Mould October

Involved in yachting for over 20 years, Captain Steve White moved ashore this year to take on a new challenge with fellow captains in his brokerage company International Yacht Register. TCR spoke with Captain White about how he perceives the superyacht industry today, brown paper bags and ... ...more
A Teaching Pedigree September

A highly experienced mariner who set up sailing school John Percival Marine Associates nearly 15 years ago, John Percival has seen huge transformations in the  superyachting world. Percival’s daughter Anna Williams has now taken over as Managing Director of the family company, nurturing the ... ...more
Life After Yachting: From Superyachts to Super Tenders July

Juliet Benning talks with ex-crewmember turned bespoke tender designer Simon Patterson about the high life working on superyachts and the skills it gave him for his current career.Five years ago Simon Patterson (above left) set up the Cumbrian-based company Patterson Boatworks alongside his ... ...more
Tahiti Ocean jazz concert July

As there was gathering of over 15 large yachts in Tahiti in early June, Etienne Boutin and his team hosted a night of live jazz from local band Live Box at the Marina Taina. Here are some of the crewmembers who attended and were ... ...more
Palma Superyacht Cup July

This year’s European Superyacht Cup welcomed 18 yachts to the new city venue. Many crews took part in The Yacht Report Group’s Caribbean fancy dresscompetition. Here are some photos of the night and the racing. ... ...more
Drawing on the Passion June

Having worked on numerous designs for hospitality areas, including some significant superyacht builds, in 2002 superyacht chef Andy Stewart took the bold step of creating his own interior design company. His passion for creation transferred from cookery to crew area design, and Stewart’s years ... ...more
MYBA Genoa Charter Show June

Over 60 superyachts and their crew made it to the notoriously fun, laid-back, party filled Genoa Show this year. Here is a selection of images from the dock and at the crew parties, including our very own with Amico & Co., Awlgrip and Mansueto ... ...more
Life In Focus May

Charl Dettmer’s images have been featured on magazine front covers and won competitions for his unusual way of capturing life onboard a superyacht. Having crewed since the age of 18, Dettmer left life as mate on 71.7-m Kogo to work in the business side of yachting. He is involved with Luxury ... ...more
Antibes Yacht Show May

The crew barbecue at this year’s Antibes Yacht Show allowed crewmembers and local business representatives to let their hair ... ...more
St Barths Bucket May

With so many competitors there was plenty of action at the St Barths Bucket this ... ...more
Abu Dhabi Yacht Show April

The first Abu Dhabi Yacht Show was praised as a success with twenty one superyachts in attendance. We snapped some of the crews on parade at the ... ...more
Azimut Benetti Yachtmasters April

This year the annual event for captains moved from its usual Alpine location to Morocco. To read about what happened turn to page 12 for Tork Buckley’s ... ...more
Life After Yachting: A Strong Lyne in Management April

Born in South Africa, Jacqueline Lyne was trained as a biochemist and worked as a medical research scientist before joining a 60-foot sail yacht as crew. She continued sailing for another 150,000nm and some 17 years later she moved ashore and started her own company, Living Boats, before taking ... ...more
Spirit of Adventure: A Mini Safari March

Have you ever considered downsizing? Three superyacht crew went a little too far this summer, sailing almost 3,000nm in races between Europe and Africa in a 6.5-m boat.     Crossing the ocean in a 6.4-m yacht? That's about the size of a typical superyacht tender! In fact, every two ... ...more
The Original Rox-Star Sailor March

Since her departure from Les Sables d'Olonne in the Vend'e Globe race the world has been transfixed by 34-year-old Sam Davies and her yacht Roxy, in what has to be the most buoyant Vend'e performance in history. Davies' log kept us up to date with her daily antics from belting out Queen ... ...more
NZ Millenium Cup March

The Auckland regatta involved three days of racing and night-time celebration, including cocktail mixing competitions and prize ... ...more
Antigua February

Other superyachts in the region exhibited at the Antigua Charter Yacht Meeting. We caught up with crews in both work and play mode.   MY 'Axioma': Loic, deckhand; Marine, stewardess   Deck Crew on SY 'Aurore': Heinch, mate; Stuart, bosun; Juuso, deckhand   SY ... ...more
St Maarten February

A favourite in the calendar of many crews, the MYBA show in St Maarten hosted many superyachts showing off their charter skills.   MY 'Soulmate': Corina, chief stewardess; Sean, mate; Mika, stewardess   MY 'Milk and Honey'; Katie, deckhand; Lancy, stewardess   MY ... ...more
Spirit of Adventure: Staying on the Crest February

Juliet Benning talks to the phenomenal young surfer about attitude, life and surfing.   On 31 October 2003, 13-year-old surfing champion Bethany Hamilton was lying on her board waiting for the surf to pick up when she was attacked by a 15-foot tiger shark. Losing her arm from just ... ...more
Good Deeds: Getting Sea Legs February

A new 'OK' project gets the thumbs-up from sometimes ignored and often neglected amputees. Anthony Just explores this yacht-assisted mission.     The fast-moving and privileged world of superyachts and their owners is often not too attentive to the needs of amputees in poorer ... ...more


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