Crew Life
A New Interior Playbook: Today’s Career Pathway
Interior careers in yachting are evolving, with new training, secondary skills, and technology reshaping career progression and guest expectations.
Articles by Gemma Harris
19 articles published
Crew Life
What Every Yachtie Should Know Before Stepping Ashore
Crew love travel, but are you prepared ashore? Explore customs, safety tips, and common scams in yachting hotspots every yachtie should know.
News
The Balearics for Yacht Crew: Island Time
Where to explore, eat, and unwind, whether mid-season, off-charter, or wintering in Spain’s Mediterranean island hotspots for yacht crew.
News
The Realities of Leaving Yachting: What Next
Most crew start without much thought about life after yachting. Triton spoke to former crew who made the jump to shore to share what it’s really like.
News
Has the ‘Sport’ Been Taken Out of Sportfishing?
Sportfishing relied on decades of intuition, experience, instinct, and all-important gut feeling. Today, the sport has been bolstered by technological tools.
News
Yacht Refits: (Re)building for Tomorrow
Triton takes a look at what’s new in the world of refits, with expansion, innovation, and future-proofing leading the charge.
Crew Life
Marinas Putting Crew First: Beyond the Berth
For yacht crew, marinas are more than just a place between charters or during the off-season; it’s a temporary home that makes or breaks the yachtie experience.
News
Downtime in the Caribbean: The ABC Islands
A stone’s throw from one another and all located outside the hurricane belt, lie the three lesser-known Caribbean islands: Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao.
Crew Life
Setup Nightmares: Deck Crew vs. Water Toys
From wrestling with inflatables only for guests to use them once, to the back-breaking lifting of toys, these crewmembers told Triton their setup nightmares.
Crew Life
How Multiple Jobs On Board May be the Future of Yachting
While traditional roles remain integral, today’s yachts demand multifaceted crew who offer diverse experiences on board, which might be the future of yachting.
Crew Life
Crew Training Payment: A Numbers Game
Behind every mixed cocktail and immaculate interior lies a team of professionals: crew. What types of crew training should yachts invest in and who should pay?
Destinations
The Race to Explore Barcelona This Summer
Barcelona has long been a popular yachting hangout, now the city will roll out the red carpet for the world’s most iconic sailing event this summer.
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Anthony Hsieh and Bad Company: Fishing for Change
The Bad Company World Tour and Anthony Hsieh is all about changing perceptions of the sportfishing industry — and doing it in style.
Crew Life
Offboarding: Emma Ross’ Mission to Make Mental Health Matter
Emma Ross launched Seas The Mind, revolutionizing the conversation around mental health and delivering mental health first aid training to crew.
News
Yachting as a Force for Good — Yacht Crew Tips
Associated with excess and luxury, yachting isn't the best poster child for 'doing good,' but it is in a unique position to be a platform for positive change.
Crew Life
Offboarding: From a yacht stew to The Yacht Stew
Gemma Hulbert built her Yacht Stew community from her crew cabin, and after leaving for land life, she successfully launched other arms of her brand.
Crew Life
Retaining Yacht Crew: A Multifaceted Conundrum
Why do we still grapple with retaining yacht crew? Is there a silver bullet, and if so, who has it?
News
Showing Up: Are Yacht Shows Finally Embracing Sustainability?
Have yacht shows embraced sustainability? Gemma Harris looks at the different initiatives yacht shows are implementing to become greener.
Crew Life
Offboarding: Below Deck Star Keeping Things Above Board
After a career on board, Conrad Empson switched to entrepreneurship and created CrewPass, solving a long-standing problem in yacht crew recruitment.