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Dock Walking 101
Getting your first job as a crew member on a superyacht, can be extremely difficult. Dock walking is an effective way of getting your foot in the door.
Some might think dock walking is the tedious task of handing out CV’s and equiring about work...
The ART of the Superyacht CV
Landing that dream job takes more than a pretty face.
A pretty face does help... but you also need to create a juicy CV.
Creating the perfect CV is an art form. It's far more than a collection of facts about you.
The right CV is an...
Making Sure Rotations Run Smoothly
Human beings are creatures of habit. If change can be, it is avoided at all cost. A vessel is never more tense than when the on-board labour staff are anticipating a crew rotation. However, the hand-over must be fluid and seamless. It isn’t worth...
Crew HQ's app: Making Yachting Easier For You
Online yachting hub, Crew HQ, has developed a phone-friendly media application for its followers. The service, which will be available to use as of 1 April 2016 , affords subscribers all the benefits and amenities found on the site, at the end of...
Day Work
Day work is temporary work on a yacht to assist permanent crewmembers in the areas required. It can last anywhere from one day to several weeks or even a few months.
Day working offers the opportunity to not only see how boats operate, but also to...
Get thee to a yacht hub!
Sitting at your desk with a warm cup of tea and your gorgeous CV in hand that, you’ve presumably just received from our services? Are you wondering, “Now what? Where and when does the adventure start?”
If you’re new to the industry, you’ll want to...
Palma v Antibes
The start of the Med season is soon upon us and many of you newbies should be giving serious thought to heading to a yachting hub. Many of you have already started asking the question: Palma or Antibes? I admit, when it comes to a job searching for...
13 Surprising Sea Superstitions
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...
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