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Azimuth Nautical School is the first and only IYT school authorized in South America. It offers the its students well-known recognized sailing and yachting courses.
We are committed to not only give the best instruction available in our waters as...
Superstitious people normally have hang-ups about breaking mirrors, walking under ladders or opening umbrellas indoors. These beliefs may seem silly to some but when you track their history; a number of superstitions are actually based on the series...
Protecting your Yacht Against Pirates
Although pirates don’t hobble around on wooden legs like they do in Disney movies; with sassy parrots chirping from their shoulders, they are just as ruthless and threatening to the safety of passengers aboard any vessel.
Piracy is a problem that...
To be (together) or not to be (together); that is the career changing question. More and more couples wanting to work on the same boat in order to be together are asking whether they’re kidding themselves or if there is a place for them in the...
It could be anything from a group photo of a drunken night on the town being posted on Instagram, to a Facebook status spewing bigotry and racial discrimination. Either way you need to be careful about what you broadcast online as it can give...
The Importance of a Good Reference
If a resume is considered the document that speaks for you before you’ve met your prospective employer, then references have the power to make or break your case.
Any professional should appreciate the importance of a good reference and letter of...
Getting the Right Visa for the Job
For green crew and sometimes established yachties looking to relocate, paperwork and travel documentation can be the cause of huge distress. Every country has its own system and list of requirements which lead to confusion and headaches for crew...
Crew Houses; What, Where and Why?
The life of a crew member is transient by nature. We find we are never situated in one place for long. This makes putting down roots an unnecessary undertaking. Responsibilities such as signing leases and registering for a local driver's license...
Our third and final installment of the sexism series takes a look at men. How do male crew members fuel the destructive fire that is gender discrimination? Alternatively, do male crew ever experience sexism in the workplace? Do they know how to...
Sexism in the Yachting Industry Pt. 2
With archaic views such as ‘woman belong in the kitchen’ still dominating public opinion, how can the yachting industry work to break the stereotype? Can female crew be treated as more than just a pretty face. More so, can they extend their...
Sexism in the Yachting Industry
Beauty over brains; do you have to pick one?
A point addressed and readdressed since the commercial yachting industry began.”Is my being hired based solely on my appearance? Are my skills considered at all?”
Women, especially, have been at the...
That is the career changing question. With it being so easy to apply for work online and via crew agencies is it really necessary to relocate in order to find work? And if so, where would be the best destination and the most opportune time?
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