Working on a Yacht

Whether you’re starting yachting to travel, change career paths, take a break from the regular 9-5 job or because you can’t get your yacht-working friend to shut up about you joining them, there is no denying it can be nerve racking. Going into an industry you may know nothing about it scary, but it [...]

There's no arguing; the yachting industry has changed. And while you may be asking yourself 'How', the answer truly depends on what aspect of the industry you are speaking of. In this instance, we are talking about the way crew members search for work on yachts. These methods are sure to land you a [...]

As yacht crew, we are undeniably hard workers and respect the industry when it comes to putting your head down and just getting through a charter week. But when it comes down to it, we really are just adventurers are heart. We love exploring new destinations and you love that amazing rush you get [...]

There are many things to consider when going to work in the super yacht industry. Not only are you making sure this is the correct move for you, or ensuring you have the proper credentials needed to work in the industry, you also have to worry about the paperwork side of things. It all [...]

Between the long work days, the water's reflection and all those days off we spend exploring new towns or chilling on the beach, yachting is hard on our bodies. I'm sure we've all had those moments when we've been working outside in the sun and everything is fine, until it hits you. And, if [...]

Getting crew jobs in the Caribbean pretty much secures you a winter in the sand and the sun. And what more could you possible want than a season spend island hoping around the Caribbean? There’s beauty, there’s crystal clear blue water, all your nearest and dearest friends are just around the marina, the sun [...]

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 regular relationship an employee would [...]

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 arguing one truth; it’s making [...]

We hate to break it to you, but if you’re in the yachting industry its inevitable that you’re going to have to do the famous “Atlantic Crossing” at some point in your yachting career. This inevitable factor will typically come into play when yachts follow the Mediterranean summer season, ending out the year with [...]

The question is often asked; "What is STCW? And, What is STCW Basic Safety Training?" These are a very good questions, and ones that all yachties who have taken their required STCW course, which is anyone who wants to be eligible to work on a yacht, can tell you. The Standards of Training, Certification and [...]