Harassment at Sea: What Women in Yachting Reported | Women in Maritime

Who can you report harassment to when the person you’re expected to go to is part of the problem?

Nearly 1,200 people took part in the Female Yacht Crew Safety Survey. On Women in Maritime, host Julia Gosling speaks with Cherise Reedman, a former chief stew and founder of Yacht Pearls of Wisdom, about what women reported and how rank, fear of retaliation and the realities of living where you work can make it difficult to come forward.

Cherise explains why she’s bringing captains and yacht management companies together to work through how they would respond to a report of sexual assault on board. They discuss who supports the crew member, how an incident is documented and when outside help is needed.

The conversation also covers Cherise’s own move ashore, why she started Yacht Pearls of Wisdom, and what women who have left yachting can pass on to those still working on board.

Content note: This episode discusses sexual harassment, sexual assault, drink spiking and retaliation.

Guest | Cherise Reedman, founder of Yacht Pearls of Wisdom and host of Tales from the Superyacht Laundry
https://www.yachtpearlsofwisdom.com/
Host | Julia Gosling

Women in Maritime  | Yachting International Radio

SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
YachtCrewHelp | ISWAN’s free, confidential, 24/7 support for yacht crew and their families
https://www.iswan.org.uk/yachtcrewhelp/
Safer Waves | Support and information for seafarers affected by sexual violence at sea
https://www.saferwaves.org/

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