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Three books worth having in your cabin this season 💙

Lost Connections by .hari
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by and
Period Power by @

Each one speaks directly to the realities of life onboard.

Explore these titles and more at seasthemind.co.uk/resources

August course dates are live and spaces are filling up! We have four courses running across 20 and 21 August, all online.

Book your spot at seasthemind.co.uk

This is exactly why we do what we do.

Mental Health First Aid isn't just a certificate to tick off for yacht management compliance. It's a lifesaver that reshapes how we communicate in our personal lives, our families, and in the close quarters of a crew mess. When you train your crew, you aren't just protecting your vessel's retention rates, you are empowering individuals with human skills that last a lifetime.

Thank you to everyone who trusts us with their training. 🤍

When you're running on low sleep and back-to-back guest trips, your brain loves to play tricks on you. The negative self-talk gets louder, and minor friction suddenly feels like a catastrophic failure.

Notice the thoughts you're having in your bunk tonight. Are they factual, or are they just a symptom of deep fatigue? Try reframing them before you close your eyes. Look out for your crew mates, but don’t forget to give yourself a bit of grace too.

Panic attacks can look like physical medical emergencies, racing heart, shortness of breath, absolute terror. In the isolated, high-pressure environment of a yacht, it can feel incredibly frightening for both the person experiencing it and the crew member standing next to them.

Knowing how to respond quietly, confidently, and without judgment can completely alter the trajectory of a crisis.

📌 Save this guide, share it with your department heads, and keep it handy.

Your bunk is your only truly private space on board, make it a zone for recovery. 🛌

If you’re looking to understand your body, your brain, and how to stay anchored during the peak season rush, we’ve rounded up three heavy-hitting books that every seafarer should have on their shelf (or Kindle). From mastering nervous system regulation through breathwork to navigating the realities of high-pressure coping mechanisms, these are game-changers.

👇 Have you read any of these? What's your ultimate go-to book for switching off on board? Let us know below.

When you're dealing with burnout, isolation, or peak-season anxiety on board, the last thing you want to do is spend your 45-minute break explaining what a "boss trip" or a "chief stew" is to a therapist who doesn't get it.

That’s why we work with professionals who actually speak maritime. In our latest resource drop, psychotherapist Samantha Capon breaks down the unique psychological realities of crew life, and why specialised support matters.

👉 Head over to our Resources page (link in bio) to watch the full video and access our vetted directory.

If you are on board a vessel right now and feel overwhelmed, severely stressed, or in crisis, please know you do not have to carry this alone.

The maritime community has a dedicated lifeline ready for you. You can contact (International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network) through their specialized Yacht Crew Help service immediately.

It is 100% free, entirely confidential, multilingual, and available 24/7, 365 days a year.