Superyacht Laundry

In our fourteenth episode of Pearls' Tales from the Superyacht Laundry, we sit down for a chat with Georgie Lindsay, cruise ship turned superyacht captain.  Rewind to a family cruise in the Caribbean, where, due to the rainy weather, she got to take a peek around the whole ship, and got her first taste of what life at sea would be like. In her teen years, she knew she didn't want to be stuck in an...

In our thirteenth episode of Pearls' Tales from the Superyacht Laundry, we sit down for a chat with Megan, a newcomer to the industry. YPOW is all about connecting and supporting women from all aspects of yachting, so in this episode, we rewind and go back to the beginning of a yachties journey.  Megan is from the seaside town of Bournemouth. Although by the sea, she was never aware of the yachtin...

In our twelfth episode of Pearls' Tales from the Superyacht Laundry, we sit down for a chat with Kat, an ex stew turned ‘The Yacht Nutritionist’.  Kat never set her sights on the yachting industry until a chance meeting with some crew who entered the yoga studio she managed. Fast-forward a summer, and she found herself working onboard, quickly learning how to clean.  The episode chats about Kat's...

In our eleventh episode of Pearls' Tales from the Superyacht Laundry, we sit down for a chat with Rosie Mira, who is still in the industry. This episode chats about how even those still in the industry have begun thinking about the future already.  Rosie cut her teeth in the hospitality industry from a young age, waitressing tables and working her way up to management. She lived in London and work...

In our tenth episode of Pearls' Tales from the Superyacht Laundry, we sit down for an inspiring conversation with Lu Kenhard, ex-yacht chef turned uniform sales entrepreneur.  Lu had an early break into the industry at the age of 18. After growing up with South East Asian flavours, she knew she wanted to do something related to food. She got her Cordon Bleu certification and her first job, which o...

In our ninth episode of Pearls' Tales from the Superyacht Laundry, we sit down with Ella Peters, AKA The Superyacht Nanny.  Ella grew up sailing, and for her, the superyacht industry was always going to be on her horizons. Having taken her introductory courses for her 18th birthday, she started off working as a stew for a couple of years. Breaking out to complete her degree in sustainable fashion...

In our eighth episode of Pearls' Tales from the Superyacht Laundry, we sit down with Liezl Stylo, an ex-Chief Stew who did an 11-year stint in the industry cruising some of the world's most exotic destinations and then unexpectedly found herself in motherhood. After a sabbatical from her career as a solicitor in South Africa, Liezl travelled the world and met her husband in India. Upon hearing abo...

In our seventh episode of Pearls' Tales from the Superyacht Laundry, we sit down with Emma Mannering, an ex-Chief Stew who returned to school to become a therapist.  After three years of debating, Emma launched herself into the industry after meeting her now ex-captain husband. The episode follows Emma's journey in yachting, the trials and tribulations of working as a couple onboard, how she accid...

In our sixth episode of Pearls' Tales from the Superyacht Laundry, we sit down with Jenn Downes, an ex-yacht chef turned 'Mother of Antibes' and dedicated entrepreneur.   Jenn, a Native New Yorker and trained psychologist, began her journey managing high-end restaurants and running her own catering business. Unexpected events of 9/11 meant Jenn found herself working and living the Caribbean island...

In our fifth episode of Pearls' Tales from the Superyacht Laundry, we sit down with Cally Cooper. Cally founded WellCrew, an organisation committed to prioritising overall well-being and coaching individuals and teams to excel in professional and personal development.  As a performance and wellbeing coach, Cally brings her unique experience in special forces mentorship and military coaching to the...

In our fourth episode of Pearls' Tales from the Superyacht Laundry, we sit down with Hannah Russell, an inspiring entrepreneur who is improving the industry with her sustainable solutions company, Viveco.  Hannah accidentally fell into yachting armed with the Delia Smith recipe book and had her eyes quickly opened as a crew chef. Switching to the inside, she made her way to Chief Stew, where her n...

In our third episode of Pearls’ Tales from the Superyacht Laundry, we sit down with Daisy Kelliher, Chief Stew, and Below Deck reality TV star. Hailing from a family full of yachties, it isn’t surprising that Daisy gravitated to the superyacht world.  Without the usuals that yachties have to endure to land their first break, Daisy managed to escape daywork, dockwalking, and crew houses. Thanks to...

In the bonus episode Cherise and Max discuss their journey in the superyacht industry, from meeting in a crew house to transitioning to land-based jobs. They highlight the challenges they faced, such as finding work with visible tattoos and adjusting to life on a boat. They also discuss the importance of crew houses and the support they provide. Max shares her experience of working on a yacht whil...

From Captaincy to late-night toasties and five-year plans… In our second episode of Pearls’ Tales from the Superyacht Laundry, we sit down with Alisha King, CEO of Tidal Yachting. The episode follows Alisha’s journey from the military seas of New Zealand to the yachting scenes of the Med.  After a five-year stint - a theme for Alisha - in the Navy, her start into yachting began with a one-way trip...

From Friends analogies to global domination and expensive rose… In our first episode of Pearls’ Tales from the Superyacht Laundry, we sit down with Emma Ross, a former yacht chef turned mental health advocate and founder of Seas The Mind, a mental health training provider for the yachting industry.  The episode follows Emma’s journey into (and out of) yachting, from the days when she had her plane...

You asked, we delivered. Yacht Pearls of Wisdom now has its own Podcast dedicated to women in and out of the yachting industry. Each week we will have an incredible guest so please subscribe and follow us on socials @yachtpearlsofwisdom to find out when our first episode drops.