Essential reading for superyacht captains and superyacht crew
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Experience the ends of the earth — captains share their secrets to remote chartering.
Secret Origins
Does it matter where your food originates or how it makes its way to the galley?
Power Play
Clean, efficient power — dual-fuel and LNG generators may provide the answer.
Losing Your License
Slipped up on shore? How much can those sins affect your yachting license?
Come Hell or High Water
The 2012 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
A yachting career and domestic bliss? Several families share how they make it work.
Harassment at Sea
Sexual harassment often goes unreported — know your rights and be protected.
Camera Ready
Veteran photographers share tips on how to prep the boat to create the perfect photo shoot.
Picture Perfect
Learn how to best take advantage of your camera to capture that perfect shot.
Flying the Flag
Make sure you really understand what you’re signing up for before hoisting a flag.
Danger by Design
Some yacht design trends can be dangerous for crew — check out these terrifying tales.
Plus Undercurrents and more…
Carrying fine art on board comes with a specific set of concerns — read the experts’ tips.
More than Memories
There are more options for charter giveaways than ever… just think outside the box.
Are You Going to San Francisco?
The 2013 America’s Cup regatta series adds a side of superyacht fun.
FLIBS, version 2.0
Don’t miss Dockwalk’s 2012 FLIBS guide to the boats, events and parties.
Mind the Gap
Is crew training measuring up to the challenges of the industry?
Power Plan
The Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) soon will be enforced. Are you ready?
Plus Undercurrents and more…
More than 1,800 captains and crew helped us compile our annual salary survey.
Crew Programs that Work
Several captains share their tips for keeping crew content…and on board.
Fifty Shades of Red
Know more about the pour — heed these tips to knowing Old and New World reds.
The Magic of Monaco
Don’t step foot on the quay without Dockwalk’s 2012 Monaco Yacht Show preview.
Roll Control
Keeping the yacht stable in all conditions is a challenge not to be taken lightly.
SWATH: Yachting’s Next Big Thing?
Increased stability and volume could make SWATHs every charterer’s dream boat.
Plus: Boat International Media’s 2012 Rendezvous in Monaco & Undercurrents and more...
Crew know best when it comes to owner preferences. Several interior crewmembers offer first-hand knowledge of the yacht-outfitting process.
Trend Setting
Designers and crew share their tips for the care and maintenance of today’s most coveted design materials.
Responsible Refits
Truth: refits can be more harmful to the environment than cruising. Some yards are jumping onto the green bandwagon to help make a difference.
Refit Management
Refits can go wrong, and it happens more than anyone may like to admit. Several yards and captains offer their top tips to best manage the refit process.
Plus: The 2012 Loro Piana Regatta & Undercurrents and more...
The Gourmet Guide to San Diego
Don’t miss these chef-recommended farmer’s markets, gourmet stores and more.
Hoarding on the High Seas
From their most coveted items to the extremes they go to stockpile them, 100 chefs spill their hoarding secrets.
Come Aboard, All Ye Faithful
Successful charters with religious guests may require a little extra preparation.
The Age of Enlightenment
Both art and science: LED technology lights a new wave in design and energy efficiency.
Engine Room Evolution
New, stricter MARPOL emissions regulations could mean big changes for the engine room.
Plus: The 2012 MYBA Charter Show & and Undercurrents and more…
New technology has made yachts vulnerable to even more threats, not just marauding pirates. Make sure your vessel’s limitations are covered.
Crisis Control
Just as important as the precautionary safety measures are the crew’s reactions to minimize damage if something goes amiss on board. Are your crew prepared for the aftermath?
T&T
The 2012 class of tenders and toys make a splash — check out what your garage is missing.
High-Power Hybrid
While hybrid-power propulsion systems may not come standard on yachts…yet, new advances in battery technology soon will put the option on the table.
Plus: The 2012 Westrec Captain and Crew Appreciation Party & The 2012 Antibes Charter Show & Undercurrents and more…
Making the Most of Marina Time
Marina staff weigh in on how best to maximize your downtime in yachting’s most exotic ports of call.
Battling the Budget
Four chefs share their tips for balancing the scales between budgets and provisioning for both crew and guest.
Management Made Easy
Have today’s digital advancements replaced the shore-side yacht manager?
Chasing Your Pay
You left the boat, and now you’re missing your pay. So what is your recourse if you end up sans wages?
PLUS: The Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous & The 2012 Azimut-Benetti Yachtmaster & Undercurrents and more…
How close are we to throwing off the delicate ecological balance of life on earth?
How Well Do You Really Know Your Crewmate?
Hiring crew without a criminal background check may be the first step toward disaster.
The New Standards of Onboard Entertainment
With an onslaught in new technology, how do captains choose the systems with the most lasting power?
Manipulating Molecules
Materials science meets yachting as nanotechnology gains a larger foothold in the industry.
PLUS: The Miami boat show & News & Gear green gear & Undercurrents and more…
Interior crew spill the secrets to their service success.
Across the Great Divide
Captains share their essential transoceanic checklists. Are you prepared?
Fueling the Future
Are biofuel alternatives truly a viable option for superyachts?
Tending to Tenders
Each tender storage design configuration offers both challenges and hazards for the crew.
PLUS: Antigua’s Concours de Chef & Undercurrents and more…
Get the scoop on the top 10 medical devices the experts recommend carrying on board.
Divine Diving
Captains and crew share their favorite under-the-sea exploration sites
Game Changers
New innovations in paint are proving not only cost effective, but are also greener than ever.
Wet & Wild
As water toys become bigger, faster and more dangerous, captains are forced to consider their liability.
PLUS: Antigua’s Golden Anniversary & Undercurrents and more…
Going to the Games: Don’t miss the XXX Olympiad action in London in 2012. Are you ready to tame the Thames?
Caribbean Cruising: The latest immigration and security updates from down island
Building the Dream: New-build contract negotiation is vital — make sure these terms are clearly outlined.
The After-Sales Solution: After the vessel launch, follow the proper protocol to keep your warranties intact.
PLUS: The Marvels at METS & Undercurrents and more…