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5 Tips To Become A Kickass day Worker
5 Tips To Become A Kickass Day Worker If you’re just starting out , daywork is your best bet to find a job in yachting. On the other hand, if you’re an experienced yachtie, daywork can be a flexible means of work in between jobs or turn into freelance opportunities. Either way, it is dangerously
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Pros and Cons of Becoming Yacht Crew
Pros and Cons of Becoming Yacht Crew Working on yachts is not for everyone. It’s extremely taxing emotionally, physically, and mentally, but at the same time, a once in a lifetime experience. Before you jump ship and get started, let me share the most common pros and cons of becoming full time yacht crew. The
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Life On board During a passage
Life On Board During A Passage Since starting my yachting career, I’ve covered over 6,000 nautical on the West Coast of the US, cruised throughout Florida, The Bahamas and partially up the East Coast. Here’s a little insight of what life on board during a passage is like. Of course every boat is different. These
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How to be a successful stew
How To Be A Successful Stew Let’s go girls-or guys! A steward or stewardesses is responsible for everything interior upkeep heads, beds, service of food, drinks and any guest needs. On paper it is not a difficult job, though it can be extremely critical and demanding. If you’re just starting off, here are some tips
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How to be A Successful Deckhand
How To Be A Successful Deckhand Being a deckhand isn’t rocket science, though it does require vigorous physical labor and forethought. Whether you’ve already secured a job or are just getting started, I’ve compiled some tips for you to prove you can make it out on deck. 1. Learn Your Knots There are 2 basic
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How To get your basic scuba diving certification aka Open Water
An Open Water Scuba Certification is your entry level requirement to actually go scuba diving. It allows you to dive 18 meters or 60 feet under water, looks superb on a CV and thus can increase your chances of getting a yacht job. Companies will certify you through one of two organizations Professional Association of
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Stew Cocktail Class: Summer Edition
Ahoy lushes. As I told you in the latest Kyle & Halley Update, I recently got a job as a seasonal deck/stew. So far, it’s going really well! We’ve still got a long season ahead though, so fingers crossed we keep it up. Anyways, one aspect of this particular job I’m really excited for is
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Yacht Crew Resources
Ahoy, yachties. This week were getting (kinda) serious and talking about the resources available for crew that aren’t exactly living the dream. Yachting is the ultimate illusion. From the outside, it’s a traveler’s dream. New places every season (like Vancouver where you & your roommate sneak into the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park), free accommodation, top
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Yacht Gear Recommendations
Ahoy guys. I know, I’m sorry. The Kyle and Halley Update will be coming out next week, as there are still some moving parts we are waiting to share. In the meantime, I would like to present some of the gear I’ve personally purchased that has come in handy while in the industry. Even if
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