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Shore-Side Secrets: How a Virtual Purser Saves Time, Money & Sanity

The virtual purser is yachting’s best-kept shore-side secret — headset optional.

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Morning Rituals: Order Begins With the First Cup

A quiet look at the habits that steady the day before it begins — and the productivity power of that first cup, where calm, caffeine, and order quietly meet.

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Crew Culture Trends We’re Loving (and Leaving) in 2025

This year, yacht crew trends & culture is getting a rethink — from leadership and rest, to morale and communication. Here’s what’s changing, and why it matters.

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The Fine Art of Knowing Everything Before Everyone Else

Discretion. Observation. Anticipation. The purser’s unspoken art.

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The Purser’s Guide to Boundaries Without the Burnout

Somewhere along the way, “good purser” became synonymous with “always reachable.” But accessibility isn’t the same as effectiveness.

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The Captain–Purser Partnership: Making It Work

Behind every smooth-running yacht is a great captain purser duo. Here’s how to make teamwork effortless – with diplomacy, clarity, and humour.

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10 Email Phrases Every Yacht Purser Needs

Struggling with tricky emails onboard? Here are 10 email phrases that give yacht pursers a professional, diplomatic edge.

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So You Want to Be a Purser? 10 Things to Know Before You Take the Leap

Think the Purser’s job is just admin with a view? Think again. Here’s what the role really involves — and why it’s not for the faint-hearted.

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