
Beyond Skills: How Cultural Fit Drives Success on Sub-40m Yachts
When it comes to hiring yacht crew for sub-40m yachts, technical skills and experience are essential, but cultural fit is often more crucial.

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When it comes to hiring yacht crew for sub-40m yachts, technical skills and experience are essential, but cultural fit is often more crucial.

Quay Group's Director, Tim Clarke, discusses the key high-performance traits to assess when hiring yacht crew.

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