In our latest Balls of Wisdom episode, Cherise Reedman sits down with Captain James Battey for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about leadership, responsibility, and mental health in the superyacht industry.
From his journey into yachting to the real pressures captains face behind the scenes, James speaks candidly about:
⚓ The challenges of leading crew in high-pressure environments
🧠 Why mental health support is no longer optional
📋 The need for greater standardisation across the industry
🤝 Crew dynamics and accountability
🌍 The vision for a unified platform where crew can access real support
This episode isn’t about theory, it’s about the reality of life at sea and the shared responsibility we all have to improve it.
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