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How a Charter Company Survives August Without Burning Out Its Team

• 05.08.2026.
• Management

August is when even well-run charter companies start to crack — not because there's too much work, but because the team was never built to carry that kind of load. The base manager is almost always the first to break, caught between management and guests, with no backup and no room for mistakes. This piece looks at shift scheduling, bringing in reinforcements, and splitting leadership in a way worth setting up before the next season starts.

Should Small Charter Companies Work With Micro-Influencers, or Is That Only for Big Brands?

• 28.07.2026.
• Social media

Influencer marketing in yachting often looks like a game reserved for large fleets, but the data tells a different story. Most charter companies are already sitting on content their guests send them — they just rarely turn it into a systematic strategy. Here's what our own survey data shows, and practical guidance for small companies weighing a micro-influencer partnership.

AI will turn your business and brand into kitsch, and when you are kitsch, you cannot be premium

• 21.07.2026.
• Technology

Many companies took digital marketing seriously only when a force called the COVID pandemic disrupted their “we've been doing it this way for years” ways of sales and business operations. And while digitalization and digital transformation are still on shaky legs, like a child just taking its first steps, we are already witnessing a plague of AI instant-solutions. Those that will, in the best-case scenario, cost you more money than you planned, and in the worst, even the survival of the business itself.

Where to Find Reliable Yacht Charter Management Software — Beyond the Booking System You Already Use

• 14.07.2026.
• Technology

Booking systems solved sales, but most of the cost and stress in charter comes after the reservation — in maintenance, check-ins, reviews, and administration. Here's an overview of the tools that digitalize those processes — tools most charter companies aren't using yet.

Green Transition Grants for Charter Fleets

• 10.07.2026.
• News, Regulations

Starting July 31, charter companies can apply for grants of up to €10,000 per vessel for wastewater treatment systems, desalinators, solar panels, and electric motors. The €600,000 fund is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis — so preparing the paperwork should start now.

Typography 1: Why It Matters and How to Use It

• 30.06.2026.
• Graphic design

Typography is not just about choosing a beautiful font. It determines whether your text will be readable, clear, and persuasive. In this article, Barbara Zec presents the basic principles of typography, the difference between serif and sans serif fonts, and the most common mistakes that can ruin the overall impression of your visual materials.