The Sleep Deprivation Crisis on Yachts

Amanda Hewson Beaver

Published on: 11/10/2025

The Sleep Deprivation Crisis on Yachts — And Why It’s Time to Stop Lying on Our Rest Logs Let’s talk about something we’ve all experienced. Sleep deprivation at sea. In peak charter season, it’s normal for crew to work 14–18 hour days, every day. The guests don’t stop. The demands don’t stop. And even when the shift ends, your body is still running on adrenaline. You’re signing your rest hour logs — because you’re told to. But those hours? They’re not real. And the impact is serious. .

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Psychological First Aid at Sea — Taking the Conversation Further

Amanda Hewson Beaver

Published on: 11/10/2025

Psychological First Aid at Sea — Taking the Conversation Further What to Listen For — and When It’s Time to Step In So… you’ve noticed something’s off. You’ve checked in. They’re talking. Maybe for the first time. Now what? This is where most of us freeze — because listening to someone’s trauma is heavy. We want to fix, change the subject, or give advice. But the most powerful thing you can do next is simple:

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