#62 Feeling Good at Sea - Crew Wellbeing, Harassment Awareness and Meaningful Change with Melanie White

In this episode, Lorena is joined once again by Melanie White, founder of Marathon4MentalHealth, to discuss crew wellbeing, harassment awareness, and the practical tools available to support safer, more respectful environments on board.Mel shares insights from her experience as both former yacht crew and a wellbeing advocate, and talks through the updated 2026 edition of the ‘How‑To for Yacht Crew Guide’, created to offer clear, accessible guidance on some of the most challenging aspects of life at sea. The conversation also touches on the new PSSR (Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault) regulations and what they mean in practice for crew and the wider yachting industry.The episode also explores Marathon4MentalHealth, a flexible, month‑long mental health and wellbeing challenge designed specifically for yacht crew — encouraging movement, connection, and access to support that understands life on board, while raising awareness and funds for ISWAN’s Yacht Crew Helpline.It’s an honest, timely conversation about culture, accountability, and the meaningful change taking place across the industry — and the role we all play in supporting one another.🌍 Marathon4MentalHealth: www.marathonformentalhealth.com📷 Instagram: @marathonfor_mentalhealthTake the Women in Yachting: IPS Industry Experiences Survey