UNCENSORED
A yachting podcast that tackles the tough topics often ignored in the industry.
Raw, to the point, hard-hitting, and UNCENSORED.
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Life at sea isn’t always smooth sailing—when things go wrong, they go fast and bad. 🚩 But what if there was a safety net for yacht crew like us? Guess what? There is! Meet Nautilus International Union—the ultimate lifeline for maritime professionals. But hey, I get it. You’ve probably got questions like I once did: How does it work? What do they really offer? Are they actually successful at helping?
That’s why I recorded an entire podcast episode about it—real talk, no fluff, no marketing BS. Just straight-up answers, thanks to Laura Molineux, Strategic Organiser at Nautilus. She kept it 100% real about the challenges we face and where Nautilus can—and can’t—support us.
⚠️ Heads up: They can only help you with issues that happen after you join. So don’t wait for trouble to strike—future-you will thank you!
💸 Discount Alert! I’ve partnered with Nautilus to hook you up with a deal:
Crew: €212 for your first year (down from €260)
Officers: €318 for your first year (down from €375)
🎟 To claim the discount:
Sign up at Nautilus International
Email yachts@nautilusint.org or membership@nautilusint.org with “Yachts Mermaids referral” to lock in your discount.
In this episode, we’ll break down the key aspects of medical insurance tailored specifically for those who work on yachts. Join us as we speak with industry expert Melanie Langley, an insurance broker from Moore Dixon, who will equip you with the knowledge to make informed decisions about your health and well-being on the high seas.
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Today, we're diving into a topic that affects so many women onboard yet rarely gets the attention it deserves: period symptoms that are often dismissed. Join us as we explore the importance of understanding women's health—how these symptoms can hinder us physically and mentally and why it's crucial to advocate for our own health.
Josie de Vries – The Healthy Crew Coach
W: https://thehealthycrewcoach.com/
Free Ebook: The Balanced Crew – A guide to mental health, hormones and holistic well-being (Download Here)
Nicola Ladson, a former service stew/ purser assistant turned hormone and gut health coach, explores the critical impact of stress on hormonal health, particularly for women in the yachting industry. She shares her journey from yachting to holistic health and discusses how chronic stress can lead to hormonal imbalances and burnout. Learn practical strategies to manage stress, support your menstrual cycle, and maintain balance while navigating the challenges of life on board. Whether you're part of the yachting world or interested in holistic health, this episode offers actionable tips to prevent burnout and promote well-being.
To contact Nicola Ladson: holisticnics.com
@holisticnics - Instagram
Additional Links:
How to take Menstrual Rest Onboard Blog: https://yachtsmermaids.com/inspiration-blog/menstrualrestatsea
Your Guide to Hormonal Health-https://stan.store/holisticnics/p/the-balanced-body-your-guide-to-hormonal-health
Stacey shares her candid experiences of navigating pregnancy on board a yacht, the lack of women's rights and prenatal care in the industry, and the emotional journey of transitioning from yachting to motherhood. This episode provides essential information and inspiration for navigating life's major transitions.
Contact Stacey here.
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The yachting industry lacks laws and regulations that mandate criminal background checks in the 21st century. This is not only difficult to comprehend but also ethically wrong and unacceptable. Many of us within the industry, whether crew members, owners, or managers, have encountered individuals who should be prevented from working in the industry, and this is where Crew Pass aims to assist us. Let's engage in an open conversation about how Conrad Empson, former yachtie and the founder of Crew Pass, is reshaping yachting security for a safer future.
Click on the link below to start your crew pass passport.
https://www.crewpass.co.uk/
If you have been or know of a victim of this fake recruitment agency and predator, download the How to Report Guide here.
To join Nautilus, click here https://www.nautilusint.org
To contact Yacht Crew 24/7 Help Line: Yachtcrewhelp.org
*Please email yachts@nautilusint.org and/or Membership@nautilusint.org to let them know that you have signed up following the Yacht Mermaids referral so that they can apply a €40 (crew) or a €50 (officers) discount to your first year of membership.
Click here to download the Free YM Pro-Choice Women's Health Guide.
This guide includes basic information about ending a pregnancy, how to recover from it, and support someone in their journey.
Yacht Crew Resources: 24/7 Help Line: Yachtcrewhelp.org
Click here to Download the YM Crew Support Directory PDF here.
24/7 Help Line: Yachtcrewhelp.org
Read the Super Yacht News article here
Contact Margarita here https://ims-crystal.com/startseite/
To Read the article, click here.
Download the Crew Support PDF and stick it to the crew board. Click here
Get help here: yachtcrewhelp.org
Become part of the PYA here: https://www.pya.org
Join Nautilus here: https://www.nautilusint.org/en/
Get the LH training here: https://luxuryhospitalitymgm.com
To contact Niki Visit https://nikkiloots.com/
Check out the YM Leadership Mini-Course here
To contact Georgia, click here www.georgiarex.com/workwithme
Follow Inae IG: https://instagram.com/breakintoyachting FB:https://www.facebook.com/breakintoyachting
Sign up for the course Break Into Yachting here https://www.udemy.com/course/break-into-yachting/
Check out IMS Crystal here https://ims-crystal.com
To follow Knotty Girl Crew, click here https://instagram.com/knottygirlcrew
To join the FB group Empowering Ladies of Yachting, click here.
In this episode of Uncensored, former Deckie, now transformational Coach Dean Middleburgh, shares with you what may be holding you back from leaving the yachting industry and what you can do today to move towards your exit and into your new career path.
Contact Dean here: threedomcoaches@outlook.com
Watch the UNCENSORED episode on Human trafficking here.
Follow Captain Dean here https://instagram.com/captainpilatti
Contact Craig here: escapescout@gmail.com
Get the Fab Little bag here www.fablittlebag.com
Get the Jonny condoms, click here www.jonny.com.au
Learn about Menstrual Rest Onboard here
