Adrift Film Festival Introducing the ONLY film festival for Onboard Content Creators – Adrift Film Festival. Founded by Luxury Yacht Films founder Shelton Dupreez and Nautic Nomad co-founder Randi Barry. Join us for a chill cozy evening amidst the shady grove at Park & Ocean in Fort Lauderdale’s Birch State Park. When: October 23rd 2019 – doors open at 6:30pm Screenings start at 7:30pm. No dress code (but casual attire is encouraged.) Where: Park & Ocean in Fort Lauderdale, F

Investment Series Part 2 | Awe Inspiring Art for Yachts Villas & Homes Today we have Aidan Stride from Chilton & Associates joining us to discover the world of treasure hunting – an alternate to atlernative investing that is fun, interesting and compelling. It also doubles as a unique way to display artwork onboard yachts, in your home, or villa. Chilton & Associates aids their clients in aquiring pieces of history which are meaningful and unique to each owner. These objects

Christmas 2019 Inspiration for the Yacht Crew, Seafarers and Sailors in your Life It can be really tough to pick the right gift for yacht crew… With limited space on board for personal items, there’s not much room for anything that doesn’t bring true joy, satisfaction or functionality. These are some of our top choices from our Christmas Ideas for Yachties list. 10 Floating Sunglass Strap Aka Croakies – these ones from Ukes come in 17 fun styles and will prevent sunnies from

Show Notes: Your Reputation in Yachting & Landing your Dream Job by Randi Barry Today Lauren joins us to discuss the state of the industry and how your reputation means everything. Lauren Cotton is the Founder and President of Cotton Crews. After spending many years serving Yacht Captains & Crew at Rybovich Marina in West Palm Beach, she brings her network value by connecting them via the placement apps and crew housing services. These two apps to help connect yacht crew to h

by Randi Barry The Monaco-based television station is broadcast via satellite, IP, online and via the Superyacht TV app. Founded by film and television producer Christian Moore (who is son of the actor Roger Moore) alongside Patrick Coote – a long time yachting professional – Superyacht TV has arrived. Based in Monaco, along the most glamorous stretch of the Mediterranean, Superyacht TV is the first channel for SSI-Monaco and broadcasts content on six categories – yachts, ten

Leading Monaco helicopter company and partner of the Monaco Yacht Show 2018 releases special rates for show attendees. Claim these special offers with the promo code MYS2018. This preferential fare includes a VIP chauffeur-driven transfer to and from Monaco’s heliport in Fontvieille to the Monaco Yacht Show 2018. Or, if you would prefer – use the discount code for transfer to any other address in Monaco. The Monaco Yacht Show 2018 (MYS) will be held from September 26th to 29t

Easy Healthy GranolaHome This coveted granola recipe from our Yacht Chef friend Kelsey is much loved by both guests and crew alike. It can be made en masse in advance and sealed in airtight containers or stored in cute jars for guest giveaways or gifts. Kelsey Struppe Sept 1, 2018 Prep Time:10 minutes Cook time:20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Yields: 5 x 1 Gallon Zip Locks Ingredients: Dry Mixture: 30 Cups of Oats 2 Cups of Sunflower Seeds 1 Cup Pumpkin Seeds 1 Cup Pin

Members of the United States Customs and Border Protection SVRS (Small Vessel Reporting System) were alerted by email that the system will be shut down September 5th and replaced with the CBP ROAM App. Existing SVRS numbers will continue to remain valid and may be entered in the CBP ROAM app for expedited processing. Boaters can also report their arrival via telephone to their designated reporting numbers or report to the port of entry. Where can CBP ROAM App be used? The app

New to yachting? Start off on the right foot. Start off on the wrong foot? It’s never too late. Yachting is a true melting pot of cultures, backgrounds, race, gender, opinion and sexual preference. Add a couple back to back charters, a difficult boss or a rocky onboard relationship and it goes from melting pot to pressure cooker. It is so important to take all the above factors into consideration when interacting socially, verbally and physically with each fellow crew member.

🖋 Featuring Blogger: Long Island Local & Yachtie Melissa McMahon Compiled by: Randi Barry  Newport tips: Dylan Barry Northeast USA Itinerant sea travel often leads to waking up in a new port and locale beyond compare. Experiencing these places by boat is an excellent opportunity to experience the lifestyle without the downside of room and board. Read on for our best crowd-sourced discoveries across the Northeast USA from fellow seafarers. Related: Top 10 things to do in New

by Capt Daryn Dalton There are things that drive you crazy and then there are things that restore your faith. I would like to share my list of engine room items that I feel have saved the day on many occasions as well just helped everyday boat life become that much simpler. In a time where it seems that builders are doing their best to complicate systems using the following will help to keep it simple. E-Z Red Stick Light The first thing that comes to mind because I used it y

Written by Guest Blogger Alex Martinez aka @Typsysoul HOW TO SAIL ON YACHTS If you ever have the chance to sail, do it. No matter what. I understand being afraid of seasickness or treacherous storms, but the trade-off to most likely lay in the sun and become one with the wind and water, are totally worth it. My relationship with sailing began as I flipped my boat on Lake Virginia during my first sailing class in college. My partner and I swam to the surface and retrieved the

by Captain Daryn Dalton The Bahamas to Istanbul While on-trip in the Bahamas, a call came through that I had a flight booked to Turkey – to go see a yard that is building a 32 Meter Explorer Vessel – the 32XP. Jumping at the opportunity to check off another country that I had not yet visited and to see the build process of a Turkish yard – we departed the Bahamas immediately in order to make it back to Miami in time for my direct flight to Istanbul. I had been assured by Jack

By Carmen Charrett-Milton of Tea in Bed We are all connected. Yachting taught me to connect with anyone from any walk of life. As on yachts you live in such close quarters, you have to get on with everyone. I learnt that every person you cross paths with in life you will share common ground with. This is a refreshing, renewed, non judgemental outlook that I had started to harbour when I initially went traveling, but certainly deepens when you are literally living with the sam