Burgess Yacht Crew

For this episode we are thrilled to have the opportunity to sit down with renowned language alchemist Tracey Jones as part of our diversity series. Together we delve into the crucial topic of language and communication and why understanding the intricacies of these topics is so important when working on board a yacht. Tracey brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this conversation, having dedicated her career to helping individuals and organizations navigate the complexities of effective communication. Whether it's maintaining a harmonious environment in the crew quarters or providing impeccable service to discerning guests, clear and effective communication is the key to success.

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Embarking on a new journey after a fulfilling career in yachting can be both exciting and challenging. In this enlightening episode, our guest Mark Upton, an ex-captain with extensive experience in the yachting industry, shares his expertise on how to navigate this unique transition. 

Mark is the founder of Crew Family Office, and throughout this chat we explore the valuable services his company offers to support crew in navigating the complexities of post-yachting life. Whether you're seeking guidance on financial management, strategic planning, or general business insights, this episode is a treasure trove of knowledge for crewmembers looking to set sail on a new and successful chapter. 

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To celebrate Pride month, we invited Amelia Deering, crewmember and proud member of the LGBTQ+ community to talk to us about the significance of Pride Month. She talks about what it means to be queer within the yachting industry, sharing some of her own stories and experiences and we discuss why all people should be treated equally regardless of who they love.

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Join us for an eye-opening episode as we delve into the important topic of "Confronting racism and discrimination on board" with the esteemed Captain Kelly Gordon!

In this thought-provoking conversation, Kelly shares her first-hand experiences and practical strategies for addressing racism within the maritime industry. From fostering a culture of inclusivity to promoting open dialogue, she provides invaluable insights on navigating these challenging situations and promoting positive change.

Don't miss out on this empowering discussion which sheds light on the steps we can all take to create a more equitable and respectful environment on board.

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Trigger warning - please be aware that we will be discussing mental health and suicidal thoughts in this episode.

Today we are so thrilled to be joined by Melanie White, ex-yachtie and author of 'Behind Ocean Lines', a very personal account of how Melanie struggled with her mental health during her time on yachts. Melanie is so candid in her book, talking about topics that most of us find very hard to talk about, including having suicidal thoughts. For people struggling with their mental health, not being able to talk about it can be one of the worst parts of the illness, and by being so vulnerable Melanie is helping to open up these conversations around mental health. Her story helps us to break down the stereotypes, and take the stigma out of something that affects us all.

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For our second International Women's Day special episode we are joined by Second Stewardess Tayla Smith – Last year Tayla took part in the Serengeti Girls Run, a three-day 63 KM run taking place across Tanzania Serengeti Plains, with the goal of raising money for female empowerment programmes in the Grumeti region. We talk to Tayla about her reasons for running this gruelling race and about her work promoting menstrual wellness. Tayla really opens herself up in this chat, sharing her own experiences and explaining how those experiences led her to want to help other women learn how to listen to their bodies and to understand the impact our lifestyle choices can have on our menstrual cycle.

Trigger warning - please be aware that we will be discussing eating disorders in this episode.

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Today is International Women’s Day! To celebrate we have two podcast episode specials for you!

Our first episode is with the incredible Tracy Edwards MBE – Tracy famously entered the first all-female crew into the 1989 Whitbread Round the World Race on sailing yacht Maiden. Maiden crossed the start line on 02 September 1989 and sailed into the history books. Maiden went on to win two of the legs and came second in class overall. The best result for a British boat since 1977 and the best result for an all-female crew ever. Tracy was awarded an MBE and became the first woman in its 34-year history to receive the yachtsman trophy of the year award.

Tracy speaks to Burgess Head of Yacht Management Ryan Green and Burgess Assistant Crew Manager Lorena Gimenez about her incredible career at sea, her experience with female empowerment and how we can encourage more women to join the yachting industry.

We also highly recommend you check out the Netflix documentary ‘Maiden’ to learn more about Tracy’s story.

Thanks to Tracy's team at the Maiden Factor for supplying the below links for any women out there looking for more information on how to join the maritime industry.

TMF Website 

Sharing the stories of women at DP World 

DP world sustainability report focus on women and gender equality 

DP world education programmes 

Women In Maritime - IMO's Gender Programme

An older but good article, including a useful podcast and links to education/training

History of women in maritime, and looking to the future; how to recruit more women and apprenticeship opportunities

Article + downloadable diversity and inclusion materials

Funding opportunities (first posted 2019)

Article looking at women in marine insurance

South Devon College opportunities

MLA college scholarship opportunities 

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We may be almost two months in to 2023 but that doesn't mean we can't think about setting new healthy habits, and in current times, what better habit to focus on than to be in control of our finances. So, for this chat we were so thrilled to be joined by Tia Taylor, Yacht Management Accountant and founder of Luxury Learning. She spoke to us about why it's important to plan for our future and some of the money management techniques we can all use.

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This week we have been running our healthy living week with the crew on our managed yachts, and to tie in with this we are thrilled to be joined by Katrina d’Artois for this episode to talk to us about all things nutrition. Why we may have certain behaviours when it comes to eating and how working on board a yacht can affect this. Katrina is a spa stew with 6 years of experience in yachting and last November she also completed her degree in Human Nutrition, so we really are talking to someone that understands the challenges crew face on board as well as the science and psychology behind our food choices.

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After what has been an unprecedented couple of years for everyone, we are delighted to be joined by Burgess chief executive Jonathan Beckett and fleet crew manager Lucy Medd for our end of year special! They discuss the impact of the past three years on both Burgess and our crew, as well as the exciting projects we have planned for 2023!

Thank you so much for listening during 2022 and if there are any subjects in particular you would like us to cover next year, please get in touch - [email protected]

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