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To illustrate the psychological toll these experiences can carry, a former actress detailed her own exposure to yachting. After losing a job in Hollywood, she contemplated yachting as a viable source of income, influenced by a peer who painted an alluring picture of glamour and adventure. However, upon arriving at the yacht, she found herself embroiled in an environment rife with objectification and indignities, often witnessing predatory behavior and unconsented advances.
Additional accounts from a former yacht deckhand shed light on the toxic culture prevalent on these vessels—rife with drug use, sexual escapades, and even fatalities. These narratives emphasize a stark contrast between the perceived luxurious lives of yacht-goers and the grim realities that underline their experiences.