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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


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


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


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


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


Our Brochure from SA Marine, another brand of our parent company Saor Alba Holdings Ltd.
Yachties check out the amazing Rafnar RIBs for whom we are ambassadors. These are truly game changing vessels. Contact me for more...

iainflockhart
May 6, 20201 min read


Myanmar an emerging destination.
My latest article published on the Superyacht Investor site. https://superyachtinvestor.com/top-stories/view-from-the-bridge-myanmar-an-e...

iainflockhart
Apr 24, 20201 min read


The changing face of yachting. Another article I recently wrote for the Superyacht Investor site.
https://superyachtinvestor.com/crew-welfare/the-view-from-the-bridge-the-changing-face-of-yachti-123/

iainflockhart
Mar 27, 20201 min read



iainflockhart
Mar 27, 20200 min read


Covid 19. An article I wrote about 10 days ago published on the Superyacht Investor web site.
https://superyachtinvestor.com/news/view-from-the-bridge-coronavirus-and-watching-the-anchor-chain-177/

iainflockhart
Mar 27, 20201 min read


Prevent incidents and protect owners against liability
https://superyachtinvestor.com/top-stories/view-from-the-bridge-prevent-incidents-and-protect-owners-against-liability-123/ #yachtcrew...

iainflockhart
Dec 19, 20191 min read


Chase boat vs a larger yacht.
http://www.saoralbaholdings.com/chase-boat-vs-a-larger-yacht/ #yachtcrew #antibesyachtcrew #yachtowner #fortlauderdaleyachtcrew...

iainflockhart
Dec 19, 20191 min read


The value of design input from experienced crew.
https://superyachtinvestor.com/top-stories/view-from-the-bridge-the-value-of-design-input-from-experienced-crew-123/ #yachtcrew...

iainflockhart
Dec 19, 20191 min read


Cyber Security, are we doing enough?
My latest article published on the Superyacht Investor web site. https://superyachtinvestor.com/top-stories/view-from-the-bridge-cybersec...

iainflockhart
Oct 18, 20191 min read
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