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What happens when the vessel sells?
With the Monaco Yacht Show coming up next week, September 23-26, 2026, there is one question worth talking about: If the vessel sells, what happens to the crew? When I took my first yacht job in 1986, nobody really discussed this. If a boat changed hands, what is...
What Should Yacht Crew Do With Their Money? A Recruiter’s Honest Guide to Financial Freedom at Sea
What Should Yacht Crew Do With Their Money? A Recruiter's Honest Guide to Financial Freedom at Sea In this article: The $2,000 Tip · What Crew Actually Do With "Free Money" · What Crew Think the Problem Is vs. What's Actually...
Beyond the Tip: What Actually Has Kept Crew Loyal in 2026
Gratuities have long been treated as the industry's built-in retention lever — tip well, and crew sticks around. This season's data says that's not holding up, if it ever really did. What the Data Actually Says About Tips Higher gratuities show no real...
You’re Not Available — So Why Are You Applying?
You're Not Available — So Why Are You Applying? It's June. European season has started. Monaco Grand Prix has just finished, and a captain may still need crew — now, not next week — and a strong CV just landed in my inbox. For about thirty seconds, I'm hopeful. Then I...
The hardest conversation an Estate Manager ever has…
The Wrong Hire in a Private Residence. The hardest conversation an Estate Manager ever has is with a Principal who trusted their recommendation — and the hire didn't work out. I've heard this story more times than I can count. The candidate interviewed beautifully....
The Staffing Crisis No One Is Talking About in South Florida’s UHNW Boom
The Staffing Crisis No One Is Talking About in South Florida's UHNW Boom The headlines celebrate the arrivals. Jeff Bezos. Mark Zuckerberg. Larry Page. Sergey Brin. Larry Ellison. Ken Griffin. South Florida has become the undisputed home of the ultra-wealthy. What the...
South Florida’s Billionaires Are Here – But…
South Florida’s Billionaires Are Here—But the Talent They Desperately Need Is Nowhere to Be Found Miami’s billionaire buying wave has created one of the tightest, most competitive private talent markets in the U.S., with top household, estate, and family office...
High-Level Estate Manager
Run a World-Class Private Estate in North Miami Beach Lead the operation, shape the standard, and create a five-star experience at home. A distinguished private family in North Miami Beach is seeking an experienced Estate Manager to take the helm of a large,...
35 Tips for a Successful Virtual Interview
Six-Figure Impact Demands Six-Figure Communication — Including Webcam Presence It still surprises me how many smart, experienced professionals fall down on this point. I’d like to offer a few tips to the many talented individuals who deserve the positions they’re...
Finding the Right Fit: Why Smaller Agencies Can Deliver Big Results
Why Boutique Yacht Crew Agencies Deliver Superior Results in Superyacht Recruitment In the competitive world of superyacht and high-net-worth estate recruitment, finding the perfect crew match isn't just about filling positions—it's about creating seamless,...
From Superyachts to Estates: Transitioning Your Senior Yachting Career to Estate Management
From Superyachts to Estates: Transitioning Your Senior Yachting Career to Estate Management Seasoned yacht professionals! If you're a captain, chief steward, engineer, or another senior crew member in the superyacht world, you've likely spent years mastering the art...
Navigating Excellence: Following Seas Recruiting’s Impact on Yachting at FLIBS.com 2025
Navigating Excellence: Following Seas Recruiting’s Impact on Yachting at FLIBS.com 2025 As the yachting world gears up for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS.com) Today in the not-so-wonderful weather South Florida is known for. October 29 to November...
