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Why Good Yacht Captains Are Hard To Find | Captain’s Chat - PODCAST

In the yachting industry, hiring a captain is still too often based on a simple phrase: “I know a guy.” But when owners are trusting someone with a multi-million-dollar yacht, crew safety, and the success of an entire voyage, relying on word of mouth alone is no longer enough. In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Captain Kevin Pope, founder of Find My Captain, about mentorship, captain vetting, and the growing need for professionalism across the global yacht industry. Kevin explains why mentorship is one of the fastest ways to develop strong captains, how better vetting protects yacht owners and charter fleets, and why calm leadership and sound decision making are essential when operating at sea. The conversation also explores yacht deliveries, engineering knowledge for captains operating smaller vessels, and how reputation and social media now play a role in professional credibility. As more boats are built and more owners enter the market, the demand for experienced and reliable captains continues to grow. This discussion looks at how the industry can raise standards, improve transparency, and better prepare the next generation of yacht captains. Guest  Captain Kevin Pope  Founder, Find My Captain Learn more  https://findmy-captain.com/ (https://findmy-captain.com/?utm_sourc...) Topics discussed include • Mentorship for new yacht captains  • Vetting captains and improving hiring transparency  • Delivery captains versus charter captains  • Leadership and decision making at sea  • Insurance considerations for captains  • Engineering knowledge captains should understand  • Professional reputation in the social media era  • Demand for quality captains across the global yachting industry Captain’s Chat is a series of conversations with experienced captains, industry leaders, and professionals across the global yachting and maritime industry, exploring leadership, seamanship, yacht operations, and the realities of life at sea.