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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
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Ranking within Yotspot search results.
For anybody that uses the YachtSpot website to try and find work within the industry here's a little tip for you. The way that you're...
iainflockhart
Aug 29, 20202 min read
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Negative vibes about mentoring, and an explanation of what's involved.
The following is an open reply to a post that was put up on one of the popular Facebook yachting groups following me launching a...
iainflockhart
Jun 18, 202012 min read
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Interview with Tim Clarke of Quay Crew discussing points that will be of interest to new crew.
Tim runs an excellent indipendant crew agency that has been in business since 2013, he has a very sensible and pragmatic approach to the...
iainflockhart
Jun 9, 20201 min read
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The 60 Second Sage: Episode 02, CV Photos
A few tips to help you avoid common mistakes when taking your CV photo. #PalmaYachtCrew #AntibesYachtCrew #MonacoYachtCrew...
iainflockhart
May 27, 20201 min read
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The 60 Second Sage Episode 01
I'm launching a mini series of short videos with advice for yacht crew, as the title suggests, they will be only 60 seconds long,...
iainflockhart
May 26, 20201 min read
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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
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Don't leave out all the good stuff.
One of the numerous trends in CV writing these days that I simply fail to understand, is that of people leaving out the section that was...
iainflockhart
May 23, 20203 min read
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Get savvy with QR codes:
These little squares full of seemingly random pixels have been around for ages but most people still do not know that they can easily get...
iainflockhart
May 20, 20203 min read
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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
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Don’t underestimate how prejudicial an inappropriate photo can be towards your career prospects.
Inappropriate photos have become one of the biggest And most common mistakes that I see people posting on the Facebook yachting...
iainflockhart
May 17, 20206 min read
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Is your CV up to scratch for when lockdown is lifted?
As lockdown restrictions get closer to being eased across Europe and the USA, the floodgates may well be opened on recruitment for...
iainflockhart
May 16, 20202 min read
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If you use Facebook pages to look for work on yachts, you must read this article.
I wrote and published this article earlier this year and have noticed that not a lot has really changed. Many people are still not...
iainflockhart
May 14, 20206 min read
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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
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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
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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
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iainflockhart
May 13, 20200 min read
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Discussion with Clive Evans from Yachting Financial Solutions.
#PalmaYachtCrew #AntibesYachtCrew #MonacoYachtCrew #FortLauderdaleYachtCrew #Yachtcrew #Yachting #Superyachts #SuperYachtCrew...
iainflockhart
May 10, 20201 min read
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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
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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
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