The 4th Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous highlights the need for "sustainable innovation"
The 4th Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous demonstrated how the marina industry can use sustainability as a tool to drive real...
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Betting on the future for yachting’s ecological and economic transition
The 4th Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous concluded today at Yacht Club de Monaco after two packed days of conferences,...
Meet Kelly Gordon
We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Kelly Gordon. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Kelly...
The Driving Force behind Captain Kelly’s Mission for Crew Welfare
Superyacht Captain Kelly Gordon has emerged as a prominent advocate for crew welfare, particularly championing the rights and well-being...
Female yacht captain makes waves in the world of mental health
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...
A superyacht captain shares 3 things people who want to charter a luxury vessel should know
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...
Bottled Up: Alcoholism in Yachting
By Lauren Beck Excessive drinking seems to be a byproduct of crew life. Is there any escaping it? Most people, when pushed, will...
It can be lonely up there ... Being a superyacht captain
PYA CEO Christophe Bourillon looks at the role of the captain, from navigating challenges to enhancing excellence.… The life of a...
Investigating Mental Health in Yachting
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...
Captain Kelly Gordon launches mental health survey
In a significant step towards addressing mental health concerns within the yachting industry, Captain Kelly J. Gordon has launched a...
Captain Kelly's Inspiring Journey in the Yachting Industry
Empowering Women and Advocating Change In the world of superyachts, Captain Kelly Gordon stands out not only for her command of the seas...
SHIP SHAPE I’m a yacht captain but the real money maker is my £100k-a-year side hustle – it was free to start up
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...
Southern Boating: Bountiful Bahamas
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...
A sobering reality
For many guests and owners, there is a synonymity with champagne and the aft deck of a superyacht – the affirming sound of flutes...
10 Crew Instagram Accounts to Follow in 2024
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...
Superyacht captain’s side hustle brings in $10,300 a month, takes 5 hours a week: This could ‘be my retirement job’
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’S CHOICE: SUMMER ESSENTIALS FROM CAPTAIN KELLY GORDON
Captain Kelly J. Gordon is an accomplished motor yacht captain, public speaker, social media influencer, and the 2022 recipient of A Crew...
Ask Captain Kelly: “I Accepted a Position but Have Received a Better Offer From Another Boat"
“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,...
A new event to celebrate the world of boating
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...
NAVIGATING THE WAVES OF MENTAL HEALTH: A CAPTAIN’S CALL TO ACTION (OP-ED)
Editor’s note: May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, bringing attention to the impacts of on well-being. Capt, Kelly Gordon, who...
42-year-old yacht captain’s side hustle brings in $124,000 a year: ‘It’s the easiest, simplest thing to do’
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...
From Chemistry Professor to Yacht Captain: How Kelly Gordon Turned Her Passion into a $124K Side Hustle
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 Discusses Mental Health at the US Embassy
Capt. Kelly Gordon has made a name for herself with her open discussion of crew mental health, both what she has witnessed and her...
A day in the life of a superyacht captain
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...
Red Square Medical | Guest blog - Captain Kelly Gordon
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...
Leading the Way
The growing number of women in yachting are not only role models for young girls, they‘re also bringing new perspectives that benefit...
Packed Docks and Flocks of Yachts
By Katia Damborsky The Yachting Industry descended on Port Herculei in late September for another action- packed edition of the Monaco...
World Mental Health Day: Empowering Crew to Speak Up
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...
IN CONVERSATION WITH CAPTAIN KELLY J. GORDON: YACHTIE MINDS MATTER
EXCITED, INSPIRED, PASSIONATE, COMPASSIONATE; THESE ARE ALL WORDS THAT COME TO MIND AFTER A RECENT CONVERSATION WE HAD WITH CAPT. KELLY...
The chemistry of yachting
Captain Kelly Gordon is helping reshape superyachting. Here, she shares how setting foot on a yacht for the first time changed her life,...
Sea Change
KELLY GORDON'S CAPTIVATING JOURNEY THROUGH UNCHARTED WATERS AS A FEMALE SUPERYACHT CAPTAIN EDUCATES, ILLUMINATES AND EMPOWERS BY...
All in Due Course - Captain Kelly J. Gordon Leads by Example
Written by Jessica Graves Just a few miles off of Shroud Cay in the Bahamas, Max White and his family “were enjoying the sunset,...
Planning and Preparing for Weather When Boating
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...
ISS Leadership Series addresses crew welfare and retention
Work-life balance is a struggle for crew. The International Superyacht Society’s Education Leadership Seminar Series was held on...
The dark side of yachting
Apr 17, 2023 by Gemma Harris . . . Positions of power The leadership cultivates the culture; if there is toxicity on board, a crew member...
Flammen auf dem Meer
Subjektiv betrachtet kam es 2022 häufiger zu Bränden auf Yachten als in den Jahren zuvor. BOOTE EXCLUSIV sprach mit fünf...
Meridian | Yacht Blog | Captain Kelly Q&A
The journey of Superyacht Captain Kelly Gordon began in Indiana, and after becoming a Chemistry professor, she accidentally discovered...
Crew Respond to Medical Emergency in The Bahamas
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...
Captain Kelly Gordon Leads by Example
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...
MY FAVORITE PLACE ON THE VESSEL IS THE ENGINE ROOM
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...
International Day for Women in Maritime 2022: How the tides are turning for women in yachting
The 18th May 2022 marks the first celebration for the International Day for Women in Maritime. The day celebrates women in the industry...
Women In Boating: Superyacht Captain Kelly J. Gordon
More and more women are standing out in the boating industry and becoming a vital part of it. Today to celebrate International Women’s...
A Beginner’s Guide to Chartering a Yacht
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 – Determined To Make a Difference!
Captain Kelly Gordon has been featured in many yachting publications and most recently, and impressively, Business Insider. Hailing from...
Superyacht Influencer Interview: Captain Kelly Gordon - Forbes
Bill Springer Senior Contributor Bill Springer would rather be on a superyacht. And he often is. Kelly Gordon is a yacht captain. Period....
Meet Kelly Gordon - yacht captain set to inspire the younger generations
Kelly Gordon is a superyacht captain and a passionate yacht crew mentor who followed her curiosity and pushed herself to 'go for it'!...
Key Largo Hosts the 21st Benetti Yachtmaster
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...
WOMEN IN YACHTING: CAPTAIN KELLY GORDON - Ocean Independence
WHILST CRUISING BACK FROM NASSAU AFTER A BUSY TEN-DAY CHARTER, CAPTAIN KELLY GORDON TOOK SOME TIME TO REFLECT ON HER JOURNEY INTO THE...
Seamanship Lessons From a Yacht Captain - BOATING
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...
I quit my job to captain a superyacht - Business Insider
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
Podcasts I was featured in
Aug 4
Tales From Channel 16: Kelly J. Gordon, Superyacht Captain
“Tales from Channel 16” is a podcast series hosted by Boating editor-at-large Randy Vance where he interviews interesting personalities...
Jul 31
Captain Kelly Gordon's Ideas on How to Become Captain of Your Life
Happy Bains | 7/31/2024 Happy Bains interview honorable Captain Kelly J. Gordon is an accomplished motor yacht captain, social media...
Jul 4
Behind the Luxury: The Realities of a Superyacht Captain
Join us on this compelling episode of the House of Bricks podcast as we sit down with Captain Kelly Gordon, a remarkable superyacht...
Apr 1
As a leader, it's OK to be vulnerable". A frank and honest interview
Nigel Kilpatrick | 2/1/2024 Step into the extraordinary world of vulnerability, growth, dogged determination and leadership as we present...
Mar 25
Captain Kelly Gordon's Voyage into Yachting Mentorship
Welcome to the Shipshape Podcast, where we navigate the vast and often uncharted waters of the maritime world, bringing you stories of...
Feb 16
Leadership and Mental Health conversation with Bruce Hurwitz
Captain Kelly J. Gordon (@captain_kellyjgordon) or just “Kelly” as most know her, is an accomplished motor yacht captain whose start was...
Dec 12, 2023
From Land to Sea: Captain Kelly Gordon's Inspiring Journey in the Yachting Industry
Have you ever wondered how a farm girl from Indiana became a mentor and a highly influential figure in yachting? We’re talking about...
Sep 13, 2023
UnScripted - Traveling The Seas Of Depression And Anxiety
Captain Kelly J. Gordon, or Cap, a motor yacht captain, provides educational resources for superyachting professionals, including...
Jul 21, 2023
Boating Insider Podcast with Captain Kelly Gordon
Episode Description Rick and Kelly dive into what is takes to be a good leader, what being a captain & managing crew is like behind the...
Nov 14, 2022
Maritime Careers International aka The MCI Podcast
How to succeed in a highly challenging industry..... and at life - with Capt. Kelly Gordon This one is a masterclass on the mindset and...
Oct 26, 2021
How do you encourage more women captains onboard? - Boat Briefing
In this episode of BOAT Briefing the team discuss architect Renzo Piano's latest yacht design, MY Zattera, consider the future of the...
Jul 19, 2021
SUPERYACHTS | EP. 5 | CAPTAIN KELLY GORDON CLYDE & CO | SUPERYACHTS
John Leonida interviews Captain Kelly Gordon about her experiences as one of only 2% of female yacht captains.
Jul 5, 2021
Ask the Crew - Capt. Kelly Gordon - Dockwalk
Join us for a Dockwalk interview with Captain Kelly Gordon on M/Y Freddy.
May 24, 2021
PYA WEBINAR | Women In Yachting
Rather than focusing on the challenges women may face in the industry, we highlight the amazing opportunities available and how women can...
Mar 1, 2021
PERSONAL GROWTH WITH KELLY GORDON - POWER OF PURPOSE
Welcome back to our second episode of the Power of Purpose podcast.We’re delighted to be celebrating International Women’s Day 2021 with...
Feb 1, 2021
Captains of our Industry - The Path Less Traveled - Superyacht Radio
Kelly Gordon, Superyacht Captain, began in Indiana, and after becoming a Chemistry professor, accidently discovered the world of...
Oct 31, 2020
Kelly Gordon superyacht captain and former chemistry professor - Yacht Femme
Meet Kelly Gordon, a superyacht captain and former chemistry professor Kelly works for two seasonal boats based in Chicago but started...
Sep 30, 2020
How Curiosity Can Give Us Confidence with Female Yacht Captain Kelly Gordon - Badass Womens Council
What happens when we allow ourselves to be curious? We challenge our current way of thinking and learn more about ourselves. Our...
Aug 31, 2020
Yacht Crew Vlogs with Captain Kelly J Gordon - Yachting International Radio
Kelly speaks about her journey to becoming captain. How being raised on a farm was about the farthest away from the possibility of that...
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