Yotspot Launches Jobs Ashore
Launching shore-based jobs in the superyacht industry. There is an abundance of career opportunities in the yachting industry and you don’t need to be located at sea, far from home, to make the ...
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Calling all crew … it’s time to have your say!!
The first ever Yacht Crew Survey is live. Your chance as superyacht crew to tell us what you think needs to change in the superyacht service industry. Jenny Matthews, founder of www.sheofth...
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Let’s do more to save lives – “NOT ON MY WATCH”
Have you signed Sailors’ Society’s petition to the International Labour Organisation, calling for wellness training to be made mandatory for seafarers in the Maritime Labour Conventio...
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Invaluable Maritime Skills for Teens
Students as young as 16 with an interest in a career in maritime, now have the chance to opt for a 2-year Maritime Foundation Course, courtesy of UKSA, the national youth maritime training charity bas...
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Mental Health Awareness – Spotting the Signs Onboard
The mental health of our seafarers is as important today as it’s always been but with increased awareness and new research into this extremely broad but endemic subject, comes investment in the ...
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Inspirational Crew on a Mission in Papua New Guinea
By visiting remote locations crew can sometimes find themselves in a position where they can actually have a positive impact on local communities living there. Crew from M/Y Legacy and supp...
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ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE SIGNING THE DOTTED LINE!
Kate’s story … “I was a personal trainer back home when I decided I needed a change. I heard about a programme which would give me an introduction to the Cruise industry, which...
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BUCK THE STEREOTYPE – WORK SMART
There are lots more females working deckside these days, but for years there has been a stereotypical divide. With mainly guys on deck and girls working on the interior, women are starting to prove th...
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THE “BELOW DECK” FALLOUT
Following the mammoth success of the reality TV series ‘Below Deck’ the yachting industry has witnessed a huge influx of people wanting to get jobs as crew. The perceived glamour and...
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Are you looking to get away from it all this summer?
The LateSail team’s top tips for Mediterranean yacht charters with a difference Looking for somewhere a bit different to sail to and get away from the crowds? The team at LateSail have picked so...
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The Iconic Sound of the Monaco Grand Prix
“There is no such thing as a low-risk lap in Monaco. It doesn’t exist. If you want to be fast you have to be on the limit …” Max Verstappen (F1 Red Bull Racing) ...
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Get Your Profile Photo Right
The first thing an employer or Captain will look at is your photo. Do you look the part? Does your face fit? Like it or not, your photo will be the first impression your potential employer...
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