Mastering Self Reliance At Sea
Hey everyone, let’s talk about stress—
the silent driver behind so many of our daily struggles.
Whether you're on a superyacht navigating rough seas, leading a high-stakes expedition, or managing a luxury retreat, stress can hit you hard.
Here’s the thing: Stress isn’t just in your head. It’s deeply rooted in your body, specifically in your nervous system.
When you’re constantly on alert, your body stays in a state of fight-or-flight, releasing stress hormones like cortisol.
Over time, this can dysregulate your nervous system, leading to chronic stress, anxiety, and even burnout.
But here’s the good news: By understanding how your nervous system works, you can start to take control of your stress.
It’s about recognizing the signs early and knowing how to bring your body back into balance.
Like knowing the signs of fight or flight. You need to understand when you, and your crew are getting high on stress.
In the coming days, I’ll be sharing some key strategies for managing stress and strengthening your nervous system.
Because in your high-stakes world, staying calm and collected isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential.
Stay tuned and take care of your stress levels, and most of all your nervous system, because it’s taking care of you.
Ps. Do you like my image? The thing is, in my line of work this tech is great because it’s not a person, that you probably know!
Resilience First Aid (RFA) is a proactive approach to mental health, designed to equip yacht crew with the skills to prevent burnout, manage stress, and strengthen mental resilience.
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an
immediate, compassionate response to mental distress after a crisis,
support each other emotionally, reduce trauma impact, and promote recovery
after major incidents.
This course is designed to equip yacht owners & crew with essential first aid skills and the knowledge to set up a well-stocked and effective medical kit. Whether you're preparing for remote cruising or need to update your onboard medical resources, this course ensures you’re ready for any medical emergency.
Yachts operate in remote locations, often far from immediate medical help.
When you venture into remote environments preparation is everything. The Adventure Ready Program equips leaders, yacht crew, expedition teams, and outdoor professionals with the medical skills, resilience training, and leadership strategies
needed to handle emergencies, adapt under pressure, and thrive in extreme environments.
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