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Another article I recently contributed to for SYI. Cyber Security: "A problem of naivety."
You wouldn’t leave your house open to burglars, then why leave your yacht open to hackers? We are well used to locking doors and shutting...
iainflockhart
Dec 9, 20205 min read
View From The Bridge: Introducing the Virtual Shipyard.
Virtual shipyards can deliver practical benefits in the real world, according to captain Iain Flockhart. The concept of the virtual...
iainflockhart
May 25, 20204 min read
A View From The Bridge: How qualified is your Captain?
A article I wrote that was published last year on the Superyacht Investor web site about the potential lack of actual boat handling...
iainflockhart
May 18, 20204 min read
Superyachts encouraged to cruise northern "less-travelled road."
There has been what I consider to be a welcome trend over the past two or three years, for yachts to stretch their wings a little and...
iainflockhart
May 18, 20204 min read
The Yacht Crew Mentor Mobile App. launch trailer
#PalmaYachtCrew#AntibesYachtCrew#MonacoYachtCrew#FortLauderdaleYachtCrew#Yachtcrew#Yachting#Superyachts#SuperYachtCrew#SuperyachtCrewLife...
iainflockhart
May 13, 20201 min read
Is the age of the ageing Captain over ? I sincerely hope not for the greater good of our Industry.
I wrote and originally published this areticle over a year ago. Just over ten years ago on the 15th of January 2009, Captain Chesley B...
iainflockhart
May 13, 20206 min read
Ageing Crew, form over function. A poor equation
"In relation to an article about ageing Captains I posted on a different platform a while back, I received a very interesting point form...
iainflockhart
May 13, 202021 min read
The single best piece of advice I can give to any yacht crew, and it has nothing to do with boats!!!
I wrote this article a few months back but never posted it in this blog so here it is. It came back to mind as I did a video last week...
iainflockhart
May 13, 20207 min read
Tolerance does not equal loyalty
Tolerance does not equal loyalty. The very best kind of loyalty is not that which is bought but rather gained through respect. Anyone...
iainflockhart
May 13, 20203 min read
View From The Bridge: Key points to consider when selecting an owner’s rep. for a new build.
My latest article published on the Superyacht Investor web site. https://superyachtinvestor.com/shipyards/11000-123/ Appointing an...
iainflockhart
May 13, 20204 min read
iainflockhart
May 13, 20200 min read
Discussion with Clive Evans from Yachting Financial Solutions.
#PalmaYachtCrew #AntibesYachtCrew #MonacoYachtCrew #FortLauderdaleYachtCrew #Yachtcrew #Yachting #Superyachts #SuperYachtCrew...
iainflockhart
May 10, 20201 min read
Video interview on Mentoring with Sandra Jordaan, The Yacht Purser.
#PalmaYachtCrew #AntibesYachtCrew #Monaco YachtCrew #FortLauderdaleYachtCrew #Yachtcrew #Yachting #Superyachts #SuperYachtCrew...
iainflockhart
May 10, 20201 min read
Now is a good time to think about what you should be doing with all your money.
I’m frequently asked by crew, “what’s the best single piece of advice you can give me?” The answer has absolutely nothing to do with...
iainflockhart
May 10, 20203 min read
New Mobile App. coming to The Yacht Crew Mentor.
I have been developing a full scale mobile App. for The Yacht Crew Mentor site and it will be ready to launch next week. The App. is 100%...
iainflockhart
May 7, 20201 min read
Rafnar showreel. Check these truly exceptional RIBs. Their performance & handling is incomparable.
We are proud ambassadors for Rafnar, please contact me for more information. There is a downloadable brochure below.
iainflockhart
May 6, 20201 min read
The Ashley bend. The World's most perfect knot.
A light herted look at this amazing knot as part of Superyacht Radio's "Yachtings got talent" series.
iainflockhart
May 6, 20201 min read
Skilling up during "Lockdown." Podcast from a live session on Superyacht Radio.
#PalmaYachtCrew#AntibesYachtCrew#Monaco YachtCrew#FortLauderdaleYachtCrew#Yachtcrew#Yachting#Superyachts#SuperYachtCrew#SuperyachtCrewLif...
iainflockhart
May 6, 20201 min read
Podcast from a live session on Superyacht radio where we discuss the importance of crew contracts.
#PalmaYachtCrew#AntibesYachtCrew#Monaco YachtCrew#FortLauderdaleYachtCrew#Yachtcrew#Yachting#Superyachts#SuperYachtCrew#SuperyachtCrewLif...
iainflockhart
May 6, 20201 min read
Podcast from a live session with Superyacht Radio where we discuss ageism in yachting.
#PalmaYachtCrew#AntibesYachtCrew#Monaco YachtCrew#FortLauderdaleYachtCrew#Yachtcrew#Yachting#Superyachts#SuperYachtCrew#SuperyachtCrewLif...
iainflockhart
May 6, 20201 min read
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