Lauren Beck

Refits can be challenging at the best of times. Several seasoned yacht captains share their insights and advice to help make your next refit easier.

Capt. Alessandro Flora interview for Heesen magazine.

Interview with Capt. Antonio Gerini

Relationships can be challenging, even in ideal situations. These crew couples make it work and share their tips for building a successful career together.

Tipping usually gets a lot of attention from crew, but do they pay it forward? We asked several captains how they approach tipping marina staff.

Several captains spoke to Triton and offered insights on the keys to developing a successful charter yacht program in the industry.

These six current and former yacht crew have made a name for themselves in tech both in and outside the yachting industry.

Time to move ashore? Private aviation and becoming a part of jet crew might have everything you need to ease your transition out of being yacht crew.

Is it possible to find the balance for yacht crew longevity? Yacht crew longevity has long been a challenge in the yachting industry. Ask any crew agent, and they’ll have strong opinions on the issue. Marcy Williams, director of crew services at…

Heesen Magazine - Autumn 2024

Excessive drinking seems to be a byproduct of crew life. Is there any escaping it? Most people, when pushed, will acknowledge that the yachting industry has a drinking problem. Fort Lauderdale has been called “Fort Liquordale” for a reason, but far…

Over the last few years, several foreign trade zones (FTZ) have been established in South Florida. Currently, there are hundreds of these zones throughout the U.S. and seven FTZ marinas in Fort Lauderdale, with one more zone in progress. There is one…

If you’re like most people, job interviews can be a nerve-racking experience. It’s an essential step to finding your dream job, so several crew agents from around the world shared their best crew advice for going into the interview prepared and…

How do sportfishing and superyacht crew jobs compare? The maritime world is multi-faceted. The yachting industry and the sportfishing world intersect and share some similarities, but when it comes down to the crew job, just how different are…

Charter options, from bareboat sailing yachts to the grandest crewed superyachts, abound in the Bahamas.

The yachting industry has positioned itself as a luxurious experience for ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Everything is top-tier, five-star, and exclusive. The crew on board should fit the same criteria. Hiring the right people for the right…

Handling fine art during a yacht refit can be a challenging process. The boat is heading into a refit, and it requires coordinating many moving parts. Figuring out what to do with the fine art on board is an important element of that process. “The…

Costa Rica and Panama are famous for their stunning beauty, so take the opportunity to discover some of the area’s natural wonders. Discovering Costa Rica Costa Rica is world-renowned for its natural beauty and biodiversity. Its spectacular natural…