YPI CREW

16/06/2026

From four in ten to almost two in three. Italy is now the world’s busiest superyacht builder, and the fleet is still growing.

What that growth means for crew is the story we are watching closely.

Source: BOAT Pro (yachts 30m+)

15/06/2026

What a day on court. Our very own Fiona and Damien claimed this year's Superyacht Padel Tournament 2026 title on Thursday at the Mouratoglou Tennis Center, but the real win was seeing so many captains and crew come together.

Thank you to our co-hosts Y.CO and Superyacht Supplies Ltd for making it happen. A special shoutout to Esther who played her heart out, Laurence who cheered everyone on and Sam who captured the event.

Great energy, great matches, and a fantastic day for everyone involved.

10/06/2026

Halfway through 2026, and 117 superyachts of 30 metres and over have already been delivered. That puts this year ahead of where 2025 stood at the same point, and on pace to challenge the record 228 launched in 2024.

Data source: BOATPro

09/06/2026

This is engineering as craft. The skilled hands, the patience, the problem solving that happens long before a yacht ever leaves the dock.

This is the knowledge behind yachting.

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04/06/2026

The Mediterranean season is at full throttle. Yachts are operational across the fleet, leave rotations are underway, and we are seeing a steady flow of open roles across every department, from permanent rotational contracts on larger yachts through to seasonal placements and short-notice cover.

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June yacht crew jobs are open now across all departments. The Med season is at full throttle; see what roles are hiring and how to get placed.

04/06/2026

Captains & Officers, this one is for you. This week at YPI CREW we are searching for experienced officers to join some exceptional yachts. If you are ready for your next move, we would love to hear from you.

03/06/2026

The fleet has arrived. Ahead of race weekend, the bay off Monaco is filling with some of the most spectacular yachts on the water, from MP5 and Pangea to Breakthrough and Kismet, anchored bow to stern across Roquebrune Bay.

It is one of the busiest weeks of the season for crew, and one of the best views in yachting.

02/06/2026

Wondering what you should be earning this season?

Salaries come up in almost every conversation we have with crew. What should you be making? What is too low? What can you expect as you take on more responsibility and move up?

Our salary guides are built on decades of industry insight and tens of thousands of real placements, so whatever department you are in, you get a clear and realistic picture of where you stand and where you are heading.

Head to the YPI CREW website to take a look.

Have a great season!

27/05/2026

Les Voiles d'Antibes returns to Port Vauban this week for its 31st edition, marking three decades since the regatta first opened the Mediterranean classic yacht season in 1996.

Five days of racing across three classes, Époque, Classique, and Esprit de Tradition, with the world's finest traditional yachts gathering at the Esplanade du Bastion Saint-Jaume from 27 to 31 May. The event remains the first stage of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge and a key date in the international classic racing calendar.

A fitting curtain-raiser to the season ahead, and a reminder of the heritage that continues to shape modern yachting on the Riviera.

27/05/2026

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