Importance of Yacht Owner and Crew Relationships
It’s one of those subjects that is very rarely discussed amongst crew and is instead just silently respected – however having a great working relationship between crew members and owners can either cost you your job or be a real lifesaver. Yet it is so strangely different from the [...]
Benefits of Obtaining a Master of Yachts 200 Limited (MOY)
Formally known as Yachtmaster Offshore, this course is best suited for those aspiring to move up in the super yacht industry. The course itself is two weeks in length, however it is quite extensive. The course consists of two parts: a theory course (which you must pass and complete [...]
Yacht Crew Morale – Eating Healthly Aboard
If you've ever spent a winter at a ski resort, you know how hard it is to say no to all those delicious comfort foods. You know, the ones that are not particularly good for you and can bring your productive work day to a stand still? The same goes [...]
Maintaining a Happy Pet On Board A Boat
Nothing completes yachting more than sharing the trip with man’s best friend. We take them in cars, on planes and even into most stores these days, so why not let them join you for a week or two while cruising the coast. Thankfully with more and more places becoming [...]
Dealing with Difficult Crew: Do’s and Don’ts
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. Yachting is a great gig – the traveling, the people, the places, the luxury and glitz and glam, it really has it all. Amongst all these things, there are some unique encounters you will come across that aren’t your typical Tuesday [...]
Yacht Inspired New Years Resolutions
Can you believe it? Another year has come and gone, and while it may have went as quick as the blink of an eye, we have another great year to look forward too. Whether its going to be filled with getting all those passport stamps you’ve always wanted, obtaining [...]
Boat Shows You Can’t Miss – Hailing All Yachties
Much like any in-depth line of work, yachting has various boat shows or meet and greets that happen around the globe to keep everyone involved in the industry on the same page. These trade shows in-disguise are great fun, very factual and can be a good connection to the [...]
Christmas Gifts – Ideas for Yachties
Celebrating Christmas with your yacht family is only as good as you make it – so it’s up to you (and the rest of your crew) to bring you’re a-game this holiday season! Besides learning a lot about Christmas traditions from all around the world, who doesn’t love teasing [...]
Working on a Yacht as a Couple
Ah yes, this is just another way to show just how different working in the yachting industry is from working on land. Not only are you allowed to work as a couple in the yachting industry, you can also apply for jobs as such – crazy! In fact, some boats [...]
Apps For Yachties – Every Yacht Crew Member Should Use
Whether we like it or not, the Internet, smart phones and social media are impeding on the way we travel. You can argue up and down whether or not you like it, and while you can certainly travel without it (we’ve done so for several decades without fail) there’s no [...]
