Join us at La Belle Classe Academy, by the Yacht Club De Monaco
The Monaco Mental Health & Crew Development Event is a two-day programme designed to support the wellbeing, leadership, and career development of yacht crew ahead of the busy season.
Hosted in collaboration with Edmiston, LBCA and UKSA, the event brings together captains, heads of department, and junior crew for focused discussions, workshops, and training sessions.
Day one focuses on leadership and mental resilience for captains and senior crew, exploring topics such as crew culture, professional expectations, and supporting crew wellbeing onboard.
Day two is dedicated to junior crew development, covering career pathways in yachting, professionalism onboard, and opportunities for training and progression.
Across both days, mental health awareness sessions, interactive discussions on onboard challenges such as bullying and harassment, and networking opportunities aim to equip crew with the skills, knowledge, and support needed to thrive both personally and professionally at sea.
What's included?
Captain & HoD Leadership & Mental Resilience
Yacht Club de Monaco
(from 0900 arrive at 0845 for registration & coffee)
Friday 10th April 2026
- Industry discussion session with guest speakers
- Networking
- Career mapping workshop focusing on personal goals, training and CPD opportunities
- Introduction to leadership training modules
- Captain & HoD roundtable discussing crew culture challenges for the 2026 season
- Industry discussion session with guest speakers
- Mental health awareness session: recognising when crew may be struggling onboard
- Interactive Mental Health Skills for Managers training
Junior Crew Development & Wellbeing Day
Yacht Club de Monaco
(from 0900 arrive at 0845 for registration & coffee)
Saturday 11th April 2026 – Now fully subscribed
- “Yachting: A Crew-Orientated Industry” keynote session
- Workshop on life onboard, professionalism, culture, and expectations from senior crew
- Progression pathways workshop covering career routes in deck, interior and engineering roles
- Q&A session with industry professionals, welfare support and guidance
- Optional 1:1 career conversations
- Networking session for junior and senior crew with refreshments available
