Working on board yachts is tough. We expect crew to be physically and mentally 'strong'. But what is 'strength', and how has our approach to mental health changed the way we view strength? Join Seas the Mind co-founder Emma Ross, as we discuss what it takes to be a yachtie and the different approaches we all use to cope with onboard demands. Does one method make us 'stronger' than others?
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How Can Yachts Support Whale Conservation Efforts?
Yachting and animal conservation are not two topics you would consider to go together. However, with the evolution of technologies and yachts becoming part of the horizons across the world, there is an opportunity to give back to the sea. With Matthew Zimmerman, Founder of FarSounder, we discuss how yachts can be used to help conservation efforts and how we can all give back to the seas that give us so much.
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Does Quality Sleep Exist for Yacht Crew?
Sleep is essential for our hormones, activity and general brain function. However, for yacht crew, sleep is an inconsistent commodity. This week, we explore the science behind sleep and the impact that yachtie life has on this essential need. Steph Woollacott introduces us to some top tips for getting sleep onboard and guides us through some of the ways you can improve your quality of sleep.
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Uncovering the Hazards: How Dangerous Are Your Cleaning Products?
It takes a lot to clean a yacht, but what damage are your cleaning products doing to the environment and your health? Washdown Founder, Leah Tennant explains how the cleaning products that you are using everyday may be damaging your health and how we can all make the movement to be VOC-Free.
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What is Fitness?
What is fitness? How can we achieve fitness onboard? Between charters, shipyards and limited crew spaces remaining 'fit' onboard can be a challenge. Superyacht Fitness are on a mission to improve the onboard experience for crew. We're joined by co-founder, Glen, to discover how they hope to achieve this, what the current situation is for crew and owners and what the future holds for gym design and crew wellness.
WAVELENGTH is a Hill Robinson-produced podcast created to engage, educate and inspire members of the yachting industry.
Through thoughtful discussion with industry professionals, we explore the challenges and excellence of the yachting world, sharing best practices and advice to crew and owners alike.
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