Mentoring for Yachting Professionals
"Mentorship is not about giving answers. It’s about asking the right questions until you find your own."
— Richard Orme, Founder
The Superyacht Mentor was founded by Richard Orme. From deckhand to yacht manager, owner’s representative to entrepreneur and founder of brokerage house LYS, Richard has spent three decades navigating every tier of superyachting, working alongside hundreds of captains, crews and owners.
In 2023, Richard turned that experience towards something he’d long believed was missing: meaningful support for the people who make yachting what it is. Not the yachts — the individuals behind them. The ones who show up, lead under pressure, and rarely ask for help.
Everything discussed stays between you. There’s no script, no predetermined path — just a process built entirely around you, at a pace that works for you.
Unlike coaching — which tells you what to do — mentoring asks the right questions until you discover your own answers. It’s slower, deeper, and the change it creates actually lasts.
Your goals become ours. From the first conversation to the last, we are fully invested in your journey.
You deserve truth. Our mentors speak plainly, challenge gently, and hold you accountable — because that’s what real progress requires.
What is said in mentoring stays in mentoring. Our sessions are an unbiased space — free of industry politics, hierarchies, and judgement.
The superyacht world asks a great deal of its people — extraordinary hours, compressed hierarchies, high stakes, and little in the way of formal support. TSM exists to change that. We work with anyone who calls yachting their profession.
Leadership can be isolating at the top. Navigate complex crew dynamics, owner relationships and the weight of command — with someone who understands all three.
Step into leadership with confidence. From Chief Officer to Chief Stew — develop the management skills the industry rarely teaches formally.
After a career at sea, stepping ashore can feel disorienting. We help you identify transferable strengths, reframe your story, and find a path that honours everything you’ve built.
Management companies, brokerages, suppliers, refit yards. Yachting is a relationship industry — sharp leadership thinking matters just as much ashore.
No complicated process. No forms to fill. Just a conversation between two people — one who needs direction, one who’s been on the journey and still learning.
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Drop us an email. No pitch, no agenda — just tell us a little about where you are and what you’re navigating.
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We talk. Openly, honestly. This session is about understanding you — your goals, your blockers, your definition of success.
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We agree a pace that suits you — a session when needed, or a longer-term engagement. Always flexible, always yours.
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The hard work is yours. The questions, the perspective, the accountability — that’s ours. Together, change happens.
Our sessions gave me clarity on what problems I was really trying to solve — and the focus to pursue just one goal at a time. I’m forever grateful.Marcela de KernFounder, Onboard Consulting
Beyond his professional expertise, Rich’s effective communication and collaborative approach made working with him a pleasure. He encourages self-accountability and became a trusted advisor to me in my role, which I will certainly miss.Samantha BothaShore-based Professional
Richard never fails to impress me with his energy and focus when it comes to developing ideas, both his own and others. His vast business experience, and ability to navigate the challenges that companies often face, means he is a go-to source of advice for many. Trusted, straight-talking, dynamic and reliable.Dom WedgwoodEx Chief Officer
Richard has been a business mentor / coach for us for the last year. He has made a huge difference to the governance within the company and we look very different now to how we did 12 months ago. As a result we had a record year and we are well placed to continue to grow utilising the growth plan Rich helped us build. We would strongly recommend him professionally, plus he’s a great guy.Tim ClarkCo-Founder, Quay Crew
There’s no wrong time to reach out. Whether you know exactly what you need or have no idea where to start — that’s what we’re here for. Sessions available for individuals, yacht crews, and shore-based teams. Flexible formats, global availability. Entirely confidential.
richard@thesuperyachtmentor.comAll enquiries are treated with the same confidentiality as the mentoring itself. We’ll never share your details or your story.