Fixing the Crew Crisis in Yachting With Graeme Lord of PYC Cayman | Captain’s Chat
Nov 28, 12:06 AM
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How do we solve the crew retention crisis that’s costing yacht owners millions each year?
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In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin of M/Y Unbridled sits down with industry leader Graeme Lord, founder of PYC Cayman and former founder of Fairport, to unpack one of the biggest issues in yachting today: the crew problem — and the employment model that finally addresses it.
With 35+ years across yacht management, ownership structures, and global crew operations, Graeme breaks down why owners burn out, how crew turnover destroys value, and why PYC Cayman is creating the first true long-term career pathway for professional yacht crew. From medical coverage and pensions to rotation, mental-health access, dispute resolution, and real employment protection, this episode goes deep into what the yacht world should have fixed a decade ago.
If you work in the superyacht sector — captain, owner, broker, senior crew or manager — this conversation will change how you view crew culture.
🧭 You’ll Learn:
✅ Why 40–90% of owners leave yachting due to crew issues
✅ How proper employment structures protect both owners and crew
✅ How rotation, mental-health support and scheduling prevent burnout
✅ Why loyalty is misunderstood — and how to build a lasting team
✅ What next-gen yacht owners expect from crew and operations
✅ Why superyachting is one of the few remaining “AI-proof” careers
✅ How to avoid stagnation and progress your career quickly
✅ The truth about severance, disputes, contracts and fair treatment
✅ How PYC is redesigning crew culture for long-term stability
👤 Guest:
Graeme Lord – Founder, PYC Cayman
Website: https://pyccayman.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pyccayman
🎙️ Host:
Captain Liam Devlin – M/Y Unbridled
🌊 Learn more about M/Y Unbridled:
https://yachtunbridled.com
#CaptainsChat #GraemeLord #PYCCayman #YachtCrew #CrewRetention #Yachting #Superyachts #BoatLife #YachtingInternationalRadio #YachtIndustry
Explore all YIR shows, features, and exclusive interviews:
https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com
In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin of M/Y Unbridled sits down with industry leader Graeme Lord, founder of PYC Cayman and former founder of Fairport, to unpack one of the biggest issues in yachting today: the crew problem — and the employment model that finally addresses it.
With 35+ years across yacht management, ownership structures, and global crew operations, Graeme breaks down why owners burn out, how crew turnover destroys value, and why PYC Cayman is creating the first true long-term career pathway for professional yacht crew. From medical coverage and pensions to rotation, mental-health access, dispute resolution, and real employment protection, this episode goes deep into what the yacht world should have fixed a decade ago.
If you work in the superyacht sector — captain, owner, broker, senior crew or manager — this conversation will change how you view crew culture.
🧭 You’ll Learn:
✅ Why 40–90% of owners leave yachting due to crew issues
✅ How proper employment structures protect both owners and crew
✅ How rotation, mental-health support and scheduling prevent burnout
✅ Why loyalty is misunderstood — and how to build a lasting team
✅ What next-gen yacht owners expect from crew and operations
✅ Why superyachting is one of the few remaining “AI-proof” careers
✅ How to avoid stagnation and progress your career quickly
✅ The truth about severance, disputes, contracts and fair treatment
✅ How PYC is redesigning crew culture for long-term stability
👤 Guest:
Graeme Lord – Founder, PYC Cayman
Website: https://pyccayman.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pyccayman
🎙️ Host:
Captain Liam Devlin – M/Y Unbridled
🌊 Learn more about M/Y Unbridled:
https://yachtunbridled.com
#CaptainsChat #GraemeLord #PYCCayman #YachtCrew #CrewRetention #Yachting #Superyachts #BoatLife #YachtingInternationalRadio #YachtIndustry