The 4th Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous demonstrated how the marina industry can use sustainability as a tool to drive real...

The 4th Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous concluded today at Yacht Club de Monaco after two packed days of conferences,...

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Kelly Gordon. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Kelly...

Superyacht Captain Kelly Gordon has emerged as a prominent advocate for crew welfare, particularly championing the rights and well-being...

By Nile Fortner | New Pelican Writer One may think a captain’s job on a superyacht going to lovely locations is easy-breezy. When Kelly...

One of these images is likely what comes to mind when you hear the word "superyacht," a phrase generally used to describe a yacht over 80...

By Lauren Beck Excessive drinking seems to be a byproduct of crew life. Is there any escaping it? Most people, when pushed, will...

PYA CEO Christophe Bourillon looks at the role of the captain, from navigating challenges to enhancing excellence.… The life of a...

You’ve likely been hearing a lot about mental health over the past few years. It’s no wonder — the crew job is tough on both physical and...

In a significant step towards addressing mental health concerns within the yachting industry, Captain Kelly J. Gordon has launched a...

Empowering Women and Advocating Change In the world of superyachts, Captain Kelly Gordon stands out not only for her command of the seas...

There's a daily habit Kelly urged people to kick to the curb if they want to have a successful side income MOST 42-year-olds wouldn’t...

You don’t need to venture far from the U.S. to find paradise—the Bahamas archipelago stretches 760 miles along Florida’s East Coast and...

For many guests and owners, there is a synonymity with champagne and the aft deck of a superyacht – the affirming sound of flutes...

Armed with an iPhone and a passion for life at sea, crew around the world are taking to social media to offer a glimpse into their...

Kelly Gordon remembers her first time on a yacht in 2007: She climbed up the metal ladder rungs, stepped one foot on the back deck and...

Captain Kelly J. Gordon is an accomplished motor yacht captain, public speaker, social media influencer, and the 2022 recipient of A Crew...

“I just accepted a new position but have received a better offer from another boat. I haven’t signed a contract with the first boat yet,...

If you’re a fan of the water, you’ll likely be a fan of World Boating Day, which made a splash with its inaugural event in May. The...

Editor’s note: May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, bringing attention to the impacts of on well-being. Capt, Kelly Gordon, who...

Kelly Gordon used to avoid social media. Now, her side hustle depends on it. The 42-year-old Indiana native is a full-time superyacht...

Her income streams include merchandise sales, public speaking events, and more Kelly Gordon first stepped foot on a yacht in 2007. During...

Capt. Kelly Gordon has made a name for herself with her open discussion of crew mental health, both what she has witnessed and her...

It’s easy to think that a captain’s job is to drive a superyacht to glamorous locations and drop the anchor in idyllic anchorages, but as...

We’re finishing the year off with what we think is one of our very best guest blogs. You may have seen this month's guest before - in the...

The growing number of women in yachting are not only role models for young girls, they‘re also bringing new perspectives that benefit...

By Katia Damborsky The Yachting Industry descended on Port Herculei in late September for another action- packed edition of the Monaco...

Written By: Emma Ross Every year we celebrate World Mental Health Day on 10 October. The theme for 2023 set by the World Foundation of...

EXCITED, INSPIRED, PASSIONATE, COMPASSIONATE; THESE ARE ALL WORDS THAT COME TO MIND AFTER A RECENT CONVERSATION WE HAD WITH CAPT. KELLY...

Captain Kelly Gordon is helping reshape superyachting. Here, she shares how setting foot on a yacht for the first time changed her life,...

KELLY GORDON'S CAPTIVATING JOURNEY THROUGH UNCHARTED WATERS AS A FEMALE SUPERYACHT CAPTAIN EDUCATES, ILLUMINATES AND EMPOWERS BY...

Written by Jessica Graves Just a few miles off of Shroud Cay in the Bahamas, Max White and his family “were enjoying the sunset,...

Capt. Kelly J. Gordon shares how she plans and prepares for weather at sea. By Pete McDonald | May 31, 2023 The seas seemed calm and the...

Work-life balance is a struggle for crew. The International Superyacht Society’s Education Leadership Seminar Series was held on...

Apr 17, 2023 by Gemma Harris . . . Positions of power The leadership cultivates the culture; if there is toxicity on board, a crew member...

Subjektiv betrachtet kam es 2022 häufiger zu Bränden auf Yachten als in den Jahren zuvor. BOOTE EXCLUSIV sprach mit fünf...

The journey of Superyacht Captain Kelly Gordon began in Indiana, and after becoming a Chemistry professor, she accidentally discovered...

Capt. Kelly Gordon of M/Y Freddy is a well-known name on our site. (If you haven’t seen her “Ask Captain Kelly” column, make sure you...

Kelly Gordon is among the few female captains in the yachting industry, and she's paying it forward. For a farm girl from Indiana to...

In an industry dominated by men, Kelly Gordon has made a name for herself. The female captain commands a yacht that is more than 32...

The 18th May 2022 marks the first celebration for the International Day for Women in Maritime. The day celebrates women in the industry...

More and more women are standing out in the boating industry and becoming a vital part of it. Today to celebrate International Women’s...

It takes luxury vacationing to a whole new level—and a charter yacht is not as far out of reach as you might think. With the pandemic...

Captain Kelly Gordon has been featured in many yachting publications and most recently, and impressively, Business Insider. Hailing from...

Bill Springer Senior Contributor Bill Springer would rather be on a superyacht. And he often is. Kelly Gordon is a yacht captain. Period....

Kelly Gordon is a superyacht captain and a passionate yacht crew mentor who followed her curiosity and pushed herself to 'go for it'!...

Benetti knows how to do an event in style! I made the trip to Key Largo this week to attend the 21st Benetti Yachtmaster event after a...

WHILST CRUISING BACK FROM NASSAU AFTER A BUSY TEN-DAY CHARTER, CAPTAIN KELLY GORDON TOOK SOME TIME TO REFLECT ON HER JOURNEY INTO THE...

There’s a lot to learn from a day with a professional yacht captain. By Tonya Russell Despite the trademark high winds of Chicago, the...

This is how I did it and what it’s like to be in charge of a boat sailing the Caribbean. *requires subscription to read full article