Captains

Leaders at sea — experience, judgement, and humanity.

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Captain Will Kaye

For me, it's I was having this chat with a Charter guest last just last couple of weeks ago.

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Captain Liam Devlin

Pretty much just getting the guests on board and to relax and interact with nature and just find ...

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Captain Neil

Honestly, I still really enjoy driving the boat—manoeuvring, parking, all of that.

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Captain Michael Dailey

Sharing skills and mentoring has always been simple for me.

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Captain Michael Christian

You know, this is a good question because I'm I'm close to being able to retire, although I won't.

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Captain Martin Shairp

It seemed like a fun thing to do, using the same skill set but in a different environment.

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Captain John van der Straaten

With this boat, Antares, we’ve been pretty much around the world.

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Captain Craig Thurlbourn

I think for me the best thing is creating experiences that guests and the crew will remember for ...

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Captain Chris Walsh

That’s pretty simple.

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Rafael Cervantes

I must admit, in the last five years I've been on the same boat, or the last four, but the last t...

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Ferdi Hayman

I mean, I think it's it's just been a thing since it's not even been a captain.

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Captain Kelly Gordon

Captain Kelly J.

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Captain Joe Gallagos

The diversity of the job.

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Captain Herb Magney

I am empowered and trusted to literally make dreams come true.

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Captain Corey Adcock

The mix of people and problem-solving.

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Captain Brendan O'Shannassy

Brendan O’Shannassy: The ability to lead a team in a high-performance maritime environment.

A Captain in the Age of Change with Captain Martin Shairp

Captain Martin Shairp, two decades on 92m EOS, balances luxury, regulation, and crew while urging yachting toward cleaner fuels and greater responsibility.

Why Captains Should Unwind at Nay Palad Hideaway in the Philippines

Nay Palad Hideaway in Siargao is a barefoot-luxury retreat where captains can truly unwind, with all-inclusive service and serene island beauty.

From Helm to Haven: The Amalfi Stay Captains Swear By

Anantara Convento di Amalfi offers captains a serene retreat above the Tyrrhenian Sea, blending heritage, luxury, and wellness for the perfect reset.

The Revolving Door of Junior Crew

Why do most junior crew leave within 18 months? A new Quay Crew survey of 100 captains reveals the true cost of turnover. They arrive fresh-faced and eager, but most junior crew don’t last long.

Who’s My Biggest Inspiration in the Yachting World? - Alistair Best

Alistair Best reflects on the figure who shaped his career in yachting, and why that influence now drives him to imagine his own next chapter.

The IYC Captain's Forum discusses the Leading edge of Yacht Builds

A candid look at what today’s captains see coming next in yacht design and innovation.

Captain Liam Devlin opens up who inspired them in the industry

As part of our survey of Captains we asked who in the industry has inspired them. We tracked down some of the Captains at MYS to dig a little deeper! Here is Captain Liam Devlin’s account of a moment from a Captain