How many Superyacht Captains are there in 2026?
Tim Clarke counts the yachts, the Master 3000 GT tickets and the Captain roles in 2026, and explains why the Captain job market is more competitive than ever.
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Crew Mental Health: Talking About It Is Not the Same as Acting on It
Fewer than a third of superyachts offer their crew any meaningful support. Tim Clarke on what the better yachts actually put in place, and what it costs when they don’t.
Beyond Skills: Identifying High-Performance Traits for Yacht Crew
Quay Group's Director, Tim Clarke, discusses the key high-performance traits to assess when hiring yacht crew.
The rise of vaping in yachting
Vaping in yachting is now extremely common, but without clear rules, it risks safety, fairness, and professionalism.
B1/B2 Visa Updates: What yachts & crew need to know
Tim Clarke discusses the September 2025 B1/B2 Visa updates and what this means for yachts and yacht crew globally.
How can yachts improve junior crew retention?
Quay Crew's latest Junior Crew Recruitment & Rentention Report explores the best ways yachts can improve junior crew retention.
Work habits that will help you to stand out onboard
Discover our simple yet effective work habits that you can implement onboard to stand out and get ahead in your career!
Reintroducing Ourselves: Quay Crew evolves to Quay Group
Quay Crew rebranded to Quay Group, a luxury UHNW recruitment agency for yachts, land-based maritime, private residences & family offices.
How to Leave a Yacht on Good Terms
Our Director, Tim, offers some advice for yacht crew wanting to leave a yacht on good terms and keeping your reputation in tact.
The short guide to longevity in yachting
Quay Crew's Director, Tim Clarke, discusses the importance of good longevity in yachting and the downsides of staying too long on one yacht.
The Dayworker Analogy: Why yachts should commit to one Crew Agent
Tim Clarke discusses why yachts should choose one crew agent for recruitment and relates this to employing dayworkers.
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Superyacht crew training & benefits survey 2024
Superyacht recruitment agency, Quay Crew, has revealed the average crew training budget and most common additional benefits.
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