Yachting Culture

Yachting Culture

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  • Mallorca’s Best Anchorages for Solitude Seekers

    With Courtesy of Erica Lay & The Mallorca Bulletin. #25/1029. Erica Lay owner of EL CREW International Yacht Crew Agency http://www.elcrewco.com/ erica@elcrewco.com Not every yachtie is out to chase the glitter of beach clubs and floating gin palaces. While Portals in peak season turns into a social catwalk, there’s another kind of…

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  • Famous Yachts in Mallorca

    With Courtesy of Erica Lay & The Mallorca Bulletin. #25/1023. Erica Lay owner of EL CREW International Yacht Crew Agency http://www.elcrewco.com/ erica@elcrewco.com Svea exemplifies the ongoing relevance and allure of the J Class yachts, proving that these vessels are not just relics of the past but dynamic participants in contemporary sailing. SVEA…

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  • The Chief Stew Chronicles

    The Chief Stew Chronicles: Tales from the Espresso-Fueled Twilight Zone by Luis Rafael Hurtado. #25/1018. Once upon a time—because every nightmare deserves a fairy tale intro—I found myself trapped aboard a floating asylum disguised as a yacht. And at the helm of chaos, ruling the roost with a steely blow-dried…

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  • Navigating Superyacht Technology

    With Courtesy of Erica Lay & The Mallorca Bulletin. #25/1017. Erica Lay owner of EL CREW International Yacht Crew Agency http://www.elcrewco.com/ erica@elcrewco.com Navigating Superyacht Technology: A Guide for Wannabe Tech-Savvy Crew Superyacht technology can sometimes feel like a maze of buzzwords and high-tech jargon, but understanding the basics is crucial for anyone…

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  • MY Shemara: A Classic Yacht’s Journey Through History

    With Courtesy of Erica Lay & The Mallorca Bulletin. #25/1010. Erica Lay owner of EL CREW International Yacht Crew Agency http://www.elcrewco.com/ erica@elcrewco.com Yachting Culture – Classics Reborn Following on with my crush on the classics, there’s a true gem currently residing in our very own STP boatyard here in Palma. Another yacht…

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  • Hybrid Superyachts

    With Courtesy of Erica Lay & The Mallorca Bulletin. #25/1004. Erica Lay owner of EL CREW International Yacht Crew Agency http://www.elcrewco.com/ erica@elcrewco.com Hybrid Superyachts: The Future of Luxury and Sustainability In recent years, hybrid technology has transformed the automotive world—and now, it’s making waves in the realm of luxury yachting.…

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  • Yacht crew – wanna share your story?

    Theflyingfish #25/01000. By Veronique Habela. My name is Veronique I’m a former yachty myself, now working as a journalist. Currently, I am writing a piece for DIE ZEIT, one of Germany’s most respected newspapers, and I’m looking to speak with crew members about their experiences onboard. The idea is to…

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  • Dolores, My Agent of Chaos

    Or: How I Became the Michelin Star of Misery Luis Rafael Hurtado. #25/0989. Yachting Culture – Galley Chronicles For over two decades, I’ve had the pleasure of being represented by a woman named Dolores—a crew agent who, if I’m being honest, has the placement instincts of a GPS with a vendetta.…

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  • The New J Class Ranger

    The New J Class Ranger: A Modern Tribute to a Sailing Legend With Courtesy of Erica Lay & The Mallorca Bulletin. #25/0988. Erica Lay owner of EL CREW International Yacht Crew Agency http://www.elcrewco.com/ erica@elcrewco.com J Class Series – Yachting Culture The J Class yacht Ranger, originally an icon of the 1930s,…

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