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Yacht Crew Mental Health & Resilience Training

Live, yachting-specific mental health and resilience training for your crew or department. Delivered via Zoom by an experienced facilitator. IAMI GUEST-accredited

Flexible Scheduling to Suit Your Yacht’s Program

Duration: 5-6 Hours | Delivery: Live via Zoom | Private Group Bookings Only

Accredited by GUEST IAMI 

A High-Performing Crew

A resilient crew is a high-performing crew. Yachting’s long hours, high pressure, and time away from loved ones can challenge even the most experienced teams. The Yacht Crew Wellbeing Course gives you the tools to build resilience, spot early warning signs, and create a culture of psychological safety onboard.

Why This Course?

Unlike generic mental health training, this yachting-specific course is designed for Captains, Heads of Departments, and crew who want a genuinely supportive onboard culture. You’ll learn how to:

  • Spot early signs of burnout, anxiety, and stress

  • Build a healthy workplace culture that prevents harm

  • Break down stigma around mental health support

  • Respond effectively to crew in need

  • Know when and how to refer to professional services

This training changes how your crew looks out for each other, in the good seasons and the hard ones.

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What's Included?

Tailored Group Training

Custom sessions designed for your crew’s unique challenges.

Interactive Discussions

Real-life scenarios, role-playing, and problem-solving exercises.

Practical Tools & Strategies

Immediate, actionable techniques to implement onboard.

Onboard & Virtual Options

Flexible scheduling for maximum accessibility.

Industry Experts

Delivered by professionals with yachting experience.

Private Bookings

Private bookings available for entire crews or departments.

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Meet Your Expert Facilitator

Ricardo Gonsalves is a mental health social worker and public health practitioner passionate about supporting people as they navigate life’s challenges. With extensive experience in mental health, counselling, teaching, and deep insight into yacht crew life, he is dedicated to fostering resilience, inclusivity, and well-being within individuals and teams.

At The Crew Coach, Ricardo’s goal is to make the yachting industry safer and healthier by equipping crew with the knowledge and tools to care for themselves and for one another. He is especially committed to capacity building, believing that when crew are given practical skills, guidance, and support to do their jobs well and look after each other, contributing to a stronger industry culture.

What Our Students Say

This course gave me a much clearer understanding of mental health and the issues crew commonly face onboard. The explanations were easy to follow, the topics were relevant, and I left feeling far better equipped to recognise and respond to challenges. Absolutely yes — I’d recommend this course to anyone wanting to support their team more effectively.

Jesús Bosun

A very good course that goes into meaningful depth on a wide range of mental health issues. It helped me understand key signs, especially around depression, and the discussion on men’s mental health personally resonated. I’d highly recommend it to anyone wanting a clearer, more practical understanding of mental wellbeing onboard.

Hannah Stew

This course is incredibly helpful in identifying mental health challenges and understanding how to respond with real, practical solutions. It made me more aware of what my colleagues may be going through, and I loved hearing others’ experiences — it reminds you that you’re not alone. The course is well structured, easy to understand, and absolutely worth doing.

Becky Purser

Approach this course with an open mind — it really expands your awareness around mental health and the realities crew face onboard. I found the content engaging and the discussions around stigma especially powerful. A valuable training experience every crew member should take.

Daniel Acevedo Deckhand

This course helped me understand the signs of when someone may be struggling and how to reach out with confidence. I gained a lot of insight into anxiety symptoms — including my own — and felt genuinely supported throughout the learning. The facilitator’s calm, welcoming approach made it easy to speak up and participate. Highly recommended.

Amy Head of Housekeeping

A very informative and useful course. It opened my eyes to how relevant mental health awareness is in our industry, and the facilitator created a supportive learning environment where everyone felt safe to contribute. I would highly recommend it to any crew.

Brianne Chief Stew

Great course — truly eye-opening. I learned how to better support colleagues and recognise different forms of mental health struggles onboard. The facilitator’s examples and delivery made the topic approachable and engaging. I’d definitely recommend it to others.

Diana Purser

This is a very important course for anyone working with people, not just in yachting. It’s incredibly informative and gives you a much clearer understanding of mental health, anxiety, and depression. I’d recommend it to anyone wanting to better support themselves and their crew.

Dilan Chief Officer

A fantastic learning experience. It helped me identify signs of distress in both myself and others, and it strengthened my ability to support teammates effectively. I really enjoyed the open discussions and practical examples. I’d definitely recommend this course.

Galvan Bosun

This course brings real value to anyone wanting to understand mental health in a deeper, more practical way. It made me much more aware of the signs to look for and the importance of checking in with people. I’d absolutely recommend it — it empowers you to create a better environment onboard.

Karina Chief Stew

Very informative and relevant. The course helps you understand not only the signs of mental health issues but also how to approach conversations with empathy. Great facilitator, great content — highly recommended.

Kayleigh Crew Member

A valuable course for understanding the realities of mental health onboard. It gave me practical tools and increased awareness, and I enjoyed the supportive and engaging group discussions. I would definitely recommend it.

Maria Crew Member

This course helps you understand what others may be going through and teaches you how to support your team with more confidence and compassion. Extremely helpful and practical — I’d encourage every crew member to take it.

Nadine Crew Member

I learned a lot about recognising mental health issues and understanding how different forms of depression and anxiety can show up in crew. The facilitator created a comfortable space for sharing and learning. A very informative course that I’d recommend to anyone.

Roxanne Crew Member

A very valuable course. It broadened my understanding of mental health and helped me feel more confident in supporting colleagues. The facilitator delivered the content clearly and with genuine care. Highly recommended.

Sophia Crew Member

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Equip your crew with tools they'll actually use, before burnout takes hold, not after.
€ 247
00
per person
  • Accessible via Zoom from anywhere in the world
  • Duration: 5-6 Hours.
  • Flexible Scheduling to Suit Your Yacht’s Program.
  • Private Group Bookings Only.
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