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But why be stuck at home or con ned to an o ce building when you can mix it up, get some fresh air and sunlight, and get reinvigorated by working onboard your beautiful luxury yacht.
· Get a High-Speed Wi-Fi/Satcom System
· Turn a spare stateroom into a dedicated o ce
· Transform part of the salon into your o ce space
· Use the ybridge as a makeshift o ce and meeting room
· Take a quick power nap on the bow sun pad.
· Use the dining room as a conference room
· Use the beach club or mezzanine cockpit seating as an outdoor break area, or to take a call or work on a proposal
· Host team gatherings in the spacious salon.
· Host an alfresco partner meeting on the helm deck of an open convertible.
Depending on your work needs, travel intentions, and budget, you may opt for an open system (buying equipment from one vendor and airtime service from a third-party provider) or an end-to-end single source system with equipment and airtime from the same company.
While a high-speed satellite system is the most expensive option, it’ll be the best for your work needs, can easily cover your entire yacht, and is also the best option for a prolonged time at sea.
Create Dedicated Workspaces
Just like working from home, you’ll want to think through your available onboard workspaces. Fortunately, there are plenty of them!
Create “O ce Hours”
Just like with working at home, it’s important to try and maintain work/life balance. Try and keep regular working hours, whenever those may be for you, and don’t forget to take breaks.
Long meeting? Grab your paddleboard and do a quick afternoon session. Throw on the snorkel gear and let your worries oat away while nature’s beauty rejuvenates you.
We highly recommend including a sunset cruise or simply sitting on the ybridge watching the sunset as a perfect way to wind down after a long day of work.
Interior Makeover
If you intend to make working from your yacht a regular thing, it might be worth the investment to hire an interior designer to give your space a refresh for this new mobile lifestyle (while remaining sea-ready).
Need new furniture or new colors? Want more glass and fewer walls to let in more natural light? Need to bring more ergonomics into the equation? Let a pro help you set up the perfect waterfront o ce.
Security
Cybersecurity is also crucial while onboard, and not just
for your internet. Engines, charting and navigation systems, various Bluetooth-controlled systems—there are more electronic entryways for hackers than ever before. Protecting your systems with proper cybersecurity measures is essential.
A VPN (virtual private network) is one option that o ers high levels of wireless encryption. Talk to your Satcom provider about this and any other measures you should take when setting up your system.
The payo to creating a proper yacht o ce will be immense—more time on your gorgeous boat, more time on and around the water, more privacy, and less time in a stu y o ce building. As you build out your current yacht or look to purchase a new one, keep in mind how you’d want to work onboard. Give us a call today and let’s make it happen!
Contact an HMY Specialist for more information at 561-331-5200