View From The Desk – July 2024

Welcome to the latest SYR View From The Desk If you would like to receive this update as a monthly email register here. We’ve reached the midpoint of 2024 and yachting really has bounced back since the relative quiet of last year. We’re seeing a strong growth among our brokerage and yacht...

Building Yachts Sustainably. Why aren’t we doing more?

For decades now, we’ve been building yachts, personal watercraft and commercial vessels from GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) – A hideous mixture of tiny glass fibres and chemical resins, combined to produce a lightweight and strong composite end product that floats and doesn’t allow water...

View From The Desk – June 2024

Welcome to the latest SYR View From The Desk If you would like to receive this update as a monthly email register here. As we fly into the busy charter season, the industry appears to be incredibly buoyant and exciting, with a host of new opportunities hitting our desks. A particular area of focus...

Working with an Agency – A Candidate’s Guide to Do’s and Don’ts

You’re considering a move. Maybe your current role is a bit stale, the relationship with your line manager has broken down or you’re looking for a pay increase. You notice a role advertised through an agency so you send an application. A Recruiter calls you back to talk through the position...

Superyacht Supper Club in partnership with CMC Marine

Join us for a night of luxury at the Superyacht Supper Club hosted by CMC Marine on Wednesday 26th June 2024. Indulge in exquisite cuisine, mingle with fellow yacht enthusiasts and enjoy a beautiful evening at their UK offices in Poole. Get ready for an unforgettable experience. For more...

View From The Desk – May 2024

Welcome to the latest SYR View From The Desk If you would like to receive this update as a monthly email register here. We’re into May already and the industry is showing no signs of slowing down. Both yacht management and manufacturing are hugely buoyant, showing that there is still much...

As a Designer or Engineer, Why Would I Want to Work in the Yachting Sector?

Many of us know who and what we want to be growing up. Astronauts, Fighter Pilots, Chefs… the list is endless. However, there is a huge throughput in secondary and higher education of those who want to be a Designer or an Engineer. Some know exactly what they want to design or engineer, others...

View From The Desk – April 2024

Welcome to the latest SYR View From The Desk If you would like to receive this update as a monthly email register here. SYR have enjoyed a fantastic start to 2024, with one of strongest quarters to date, giving us confidence that the luxury marine market will remain busy as we head towards the...

Ed is taking on the Isle Of Wight Ultra Challenge!

Our CEO, Ed is taking on one of the biggest sporting challenges of his life – an ULTRA Marathon, which consists of an entire lap of the Isle of Wight. For those of you who don’t know, an Ultra is defined as ‘a long distance race that is longer than a marathon’ – in...

View From The Desk – March 2024

Welcome to the latest SYR View From The Desk If you would like to receive this update as a monthly email register here. Here’s a great stat: in February we had a 100% success rate in converting offers into placements! 2024 is showing signs of steadiness, with the indecision of last year...

Beyond the CV: How to Assess Soft Skills in Job Candidates

Hiring the right candidate for a job is a multifaceted challenge. While a candidate’s CV can provide valuable insights into their qualifications and experience, it often falls short in assessing one critical aspect of a candidate’s suitability for a role: their soft skills. Soft skills,...

View From The Desk – February 2024

Welcome to the latest SYR View From The Desk If you would like to receive this update as a monthly email register here. 2024 has taken off at pace and we’re incredibly pleased to have taken on and placed a number of high level assignments already, with some exciting new positions with new...

News and views for you to peruse