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It's not (just) about the yacht
To outsiders, superyachting could appear like a purely indulgent, extravagant use of resources that benefits the elite alone. But scratch the surface and there are many crews, as well owners, using their vessels for philanthropic acts.WORDS David Tickler, Captain Mike Hasted & Captain Phil ...
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Insurance & Finance Focus: Security Blankets
Social security is practically a taboo word in some crew circles, and myths abound surrounding the topic. But it could be the most important payment you make each month – and much less than you presume.WORDS Lucy MeddEither through misinformation or general lack of knowledge, many superyacht ...
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The Eyes Have It
Are your eyes being assaulted by the bright sunlight that goes hand-in-hand with yachting? Throwing on a cheap, inadequate pair of sunnies is the visual equivalent of basting yourself in olive oil. It’s time to pay attention to your peepers.WORDS Isla McKechnieThe eyes have it – proof ...
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Proprietor & Managing Director
Each month we interview an ex-crewmember who now works ashore about their new role and how their yachting experience helps with this.Name: David Ireland Company: Deckers UniformsPosition: Proprietor & Managing DirectorHow long did you work as a crewmember?Six years my last ...
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The Chief Stewardess CV
Running the interior department demands focus, and it is a competitive market. Be sure to stay on track when presenting your CV. WORDS Laurence ReymannThis month we are looking at the CV of a chief stewardess. The market for this role is very competitive and as always a well presented CV will make ...
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The Great British Spirit
What better drink to tie in with the British theme of the issue than gin? TCR spoke with a leading light for the preferred spirit of the distinctly discerning.WORDS Isla McKechnieWhat better tipple to turn to after a hard day’s slog watching the Olympics than a drink that’s as ...
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The Exquisite Palate of noma
Voted the world’s best restaurant for the second time in a row this year, noma is an institution, making a name for itself on the international stage with its fanatical approach to foraging. Chef and founder René Redzepi’s combination of Nordic purity and simplicity with ambitious ...
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Response to 'So Long, Sulphur'
In response to article So Long Sulphur in TCR46 (Mar 2011):It is somewhat dismaying to see the lubricity skeleton dug up again so long after it was thought to be well and truly buried.Due to increasing pressure from environmental agencies, refineries started large-scale production of low sulphur ...
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Go Overboard For Safety
WHAT IS THE REALITY OF A MOB SITUATION? ONE FIRST OFFICER FOUND OUT THE HARD WAY BUT CAME OUT THE BETTER FOR IT.Earlier this year, the 51.6-metre, two-masted schooner Meteor, on which I am first officer, was enroute from West Palm Beach to St Maarten with 13 crew onboard, including four ...
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Tender Time: Part-time watersports tenders
Many of the yachts we advise are in the position of only being able to carry a single tender, which forces you down the route of one boat for every eventuality. This is something we have covered in Tender Time in the past and, in most cases, a compromise must be made. This year has seen a ...
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The Art of Great Mentoring
Mentoring is one of those terms that is often heard in professional circles but just what is mentoring exactly, why is it important and how does it work in yachting?WORDS Alison RentoulLet’s start by looking at what mentoring is. A mentor facilitates personal and professional growth in an ...
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Financial goals: Take a long view
Whatever you want to achieve in life, whether it is retirement, purchasing a house or taking a year off for qualifications to become a master, it’s bound to cost money.Most of us have multiple goals with different requirements and different time horizons and identifying them, however distant they ...
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Reckmann Yacht Equipment GmbH is a specialist company for reefing systems, masts and hydraulics and will celebrate the 120th anniversary in 2012. Today, the company is one of the leading producers and traders of headsail reefing equipment and is a synonym for quality, continuity and innovation.
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