Catalina Crew

03/10/2026

The Working Boats of Southern California | Live to Tell the Tale

This is the other side of yachting and a side of the maritime industry most people never get to see.

Out off Long Beach, California, commercial crew boats and supply vessels are constantly moving back and forth between shore and the offshore oil platforms, transporting crews, equipment, tools, food, parts and everything else needed to keep these operations functioning safely and efficiently.

When most people think about life on the water in Southern California, they picture yachts, sportfishing boats, sailboats and weekend cruising. But just beyond the coastline is an entirely different marine world made up of working vessels, offshore crews, captains, engineers, mechanics and deckhands doing demanding jobs around the clock.

These boats are an essential link between land and the offshore platforms.

Think about how connected all of this is to everyday life. You drive your car, heat your home, receive deliveries and use countless products that depend on an enormous energy and transportation infrastructure. Behind that infrastructure are industries and people most of us rarely see.

That is one of the things we love about Catalina Crew.

We want to show every side of the maritime world — from superyachts in Monaco to commercial vessels working off the coast of Long Beach, from recreational boating to marine trades, offshore operations, ferry service, salvage and everything in between.

The ocean is more than recreation. It is an industry, a workplace, a transportation network and a major part of California’s economy.

And behind every vessel is a crew working hard to keep things moving.

Respect to all the mariners out there doing the jobs most people never see.

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Catalina Crew Yachts Captain Sean Captain Trev 🛥️🏴‍☠️ The Qualified Captain

02/10/2026

Monaco Yacht Show 2026 in pictures | Live to Tell the Tale

Our third Monaco Yacht Show with Catalina Crew was one for the books. An incredible few days of networking, reconnecting with friends from across the industry, meeting new people and having meaningful conversations about where the world of yachting is headed.

We had the opportunity to discuss plans surrounding the LA28 Olympic Games, future collaborations, the continued growth of the maritime industry and how we can help position Marina del Rey as the West Coast capital of yachting.

After all, Marina del Rey is Hollywood’s Harbor, and with the world coming to Los Angeles, there is a massive opportunity to showcase it on a global stage, strengthen Southern California’s maritime economy and create a lasting destination for yachts, marine businesses and waterfront experiences long after the Olympics are over.

We also shared the mission behind the Catalina Crew Foundation and our Abandoned Boat Fund, focused on finding practical solutions to remove, recycle and repurpose abandoned and end of life vessels.

Monaco truly is the mecca of yachting, and we’re incredibly grateful for how welcoming and supportive the industry has been to Catalina Crew over the past two plus years.

The relationships, conversations and opportunities coming out of this year’s show have us more excited than ever about what’s ahead.

Thank you to everyone who made Monaco Yacht Show 2026 such a memorable experience.

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Catalina Crew Yachts

02/10/2026

26/09/2026

One Final Salute From Monaco Yacht Show 2026

The horns are blowing across Port Hercule and Monaco Yacht Show 2026 has officially come to an end.

What an incredible week for Catalina Crew. Monaco once again brought together some of the most impressive yachts, shipyards, captains, brokers, designers, builders, creators and innovators from around the world.

For us, the biggest value came from the conversations and relationships built throughout the week. We were able to connect with people from across the maritime industry and discuss everything from new business opportunities and workforce development to our Catalina Crew Foundation Abandoned Boat Fund, vessel recycling and the future of the marine industry.

We also continued conversations surrounding our vision for a LA28 Superyacht Anchorage and Village in Southern California and how Marina del Rey and the surrounding harbors could play a much bigger role on the global yachting stage.

Monaco Yacht Show is about much more than the boats. It is about bringing the marine industry together, exchanging ideas, building relationships and creating opportunities that can continue long after the show ends.

We are heading home with new connections, new ideas and even more motivation to keep building.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to meet with us, share ideas and make Monaco Yacht Show 2026 another unforgettable experience.

The horns are sounding, the yachts are heading out and Monaco Yacht Show 2026 is officially in the books.

Catalina Crew | Live to Tell the Tale