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From the Bridge: The heart of yachting is passion, lifestyle, people

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From the Bridge: by Dorie Cox Yachting is a complex mix of owners, crew, money, travel and much more. A captain recently wondered if the essence of the industry could…

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From the Bridge: Budget a priority for concise refit invoices

From the Bridge: by Lucy Chabot Reed Myriad factors must be balanced when a yacht captain manages a refit, and chief among them is the budget. Once a scope of…

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From the Bridge: Captains aim for prevention with medical care at home

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By Dorie Cox Several yacht captains were busy with medical appointments (one was in a doctor’s waiting room) when we connected with attendees to this month’s Triton From the Bridge…

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From the Bridge: Captains listen, foster team work, and take responsibility with crew issues

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From quarrels between cabin mates to squabbles over a task, yacht crew occasionally have an issue onboard. Apart from firing someone, The Triton wondered how harmony is maintained, so we…

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Hiring yacht crew challenges captains

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Hiring crew is one of yachting’s biggest challenges, according to some captains. They aim to pick the right candidates, but often misinformation and misconceptions mar the experience. Each month The…

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Top 10 best owner traits: Trust, recognize and don’t make captains break laws

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By Dorie Cox The world of yachting strives for perfection. But yacht captains said there are a few things that make it easier to accomplish. During the monthly Triton From…

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Women just do their jobs in yachting; rooming, agencies and hiring could improve

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When we decided to gather a group of women for a Triton From the Bridge lunch, it sounded like a great idea, but as soon as we all sat down,…

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Like it or not, guns often onboard yachts

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By Dorie Cox The recent arrest of a yacht owner with an unpermitted gun in New York prompted questions about firearms in yachting. We presented the topic to captains at…

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From cheap sunglasses to mandatory safety glasses, eyewear a priority

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From sun and safety glasses to binoculars and night vision glasses, yacht captains consider their eyesight a primary tool and work hard to protect it. “Glasses are second nature; my…

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From the Bridge – Ending relationships on good note a worthy goal

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From yacht crew put off at the dock to heartbroken owners, yacht captains see their share of yachting relationships end. Here are some lessons learned from breaking up with crew,…

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