by Natalie | Jan 16, 2023 | Crew Life-1
At 53 years old, Jerry arrived relatively late into yachting. After university, he joined the Royal Navy and then spent 15 years working in advertising and marketing. When that lost its charm, Jerry decided to leave the safety of a well-paid job to retrain as an...
by Natalie | Jan 16, 2023 | Crew Life-1
Marine conservation requires eyes and ears out in the open ocean. In this new section, The Islander magazine will address several simple ways in which navigators can play a crucial role in making sure our oceans stay blue and full of life. In this first article, we...
by Natalie | Jan 16, 2023 | Crew Life-1
Reference checking is an important part of the hiring process across all aspects of recruitment. Whilst savvy crew members will leave a boat with a reference in hand – many do not. A time-pressured Captain may advise that a reference will follow, but weeks can...
by Natalie | Jan 2, 2023 | Crew Life-1
Being a crew member, you will go through big changes both physically and mentally. It can be a great personal journey where you will learn a lot about yourself. It’s also a chance to develop many useful professional and life skills. In this article, you will get some...
by Natalie | Jan 2, 2023 | Crew Life-1
Introduction “I am new to the industry and have worked under a bully (Chief Stew) for the last five months, and I’m finally at my breaking point. I can’t afford to lose this job because it’s a good one, and I am also new to the industry so I am...
by Natalie | Dec 19, 2022 | Crew Life-1
SUSTAINABILITY. Perhaps a niche market 5 years ago but not anymore! From your modest boss-off t-shirts to your top of the line offshore gear, pretty much all your uniform is available in sustainable options these days. This doesn’t mean you have to find a provider...
