New mental health service to support yacht crew

Former yacht crew member Sarah Kroker has launched Mynd, a new service offering mental health support and resources to yacht crew.

The demands of providing seven-star service and 24/7 dedication to an elite clientele, coupled with the isolation of living and working in close proximity while being away from home and missing friends and family, can create a unique set of pressures for yacht crew.

After transitioning back to land and running her own recruitment company, Kroker says she witnessed further the glaring mental health problems within the industry. She launched Mynd to help others access the positive changes she had experienced. Taking a holistic approach, which she now integrates within Mynd, Kroker says she delves into the root causes of mental health challenges and offers preventative measures.

“Having experienced both the highs and the lows of the yachting lifestyle, I realised that mental health challenges in the industry are often overlooked. My journey of self-discovery and healing drove me to launch Mynd, to guide yacht crew toward a calmer, more balanced state of well-being using tools I wish I had during my time at sea,” says Kroker (left).

Mynd offers an online course known as the ‘Myndful toolkit’. Complementing the course, Mynd also provides one-to-one coaching sessions that ‘blend both scientific and spiritual techniques’.

Kroker adds: “Yachting was a wonderful career that allowed me to explore the world, but it’s not a perfect industry. Mynd represents my commitment to supporting yacht crew in prioritising their mental well-being.

“I am excited about the launch of Mynd and dedicated to creating a more supportive industry for all crew, present and future.”