by Natalie | Oct 27, 2022 | Crew Life-1
Where do you really go to gain sufficient knowledge to enter this market? www.CompetentDeckhand.com Having worked in the yachting industry for a few years and spent time both teaching RYA courses and working as a Captain on motor yachts, I often hear students talking...
by Natalie | Oct 17, 2022 | Crew Life-1
I have just returned from a productive Cannes yacht show. I rekindled and created relationships with brokers and industry professionals who understand the importance of the guidance we offer to Pocket Superyacht owners. I also onboarded a new client who owns a CNB77...
by Natalie | Oct 10, 2022 | Crew Life-1
Introduction Being a great leader is not just about gaining the respect of your team. It’s about building trust and making work pleasurable. In this article, we’ll look at ways to increase your leadership skills and how you can foster an environment where...
by Natalie | Oct 3, 2022 | Crew Life-1
There are times when living and working as crew aren’t exactly all happy days. Onboard conflicts take many forms, but in most organisations, conflicts arise for one of two reasons: people don’t know what to do, or they don’t understand why to do it. In either case,...
by Natalie | Sep 27, 2022 | Crew Life-1
How often have you thought ‘what next’? Did you join the industry for a few years and now some five or so years later you are asking yourself what lies ahead? ‘Rotation!’ I hear you cry; great if you can get it. Many of the roles on board are still limited to 5 on 1...
by Natalie | Sep 26, 2022 | Crew Life-1
Over the last few years, and specifically since COVID-19, there has been a significant shift in the superyacht jobs market. The race to both attract and retain experienced crew members has never been more fierce and good crew are now receiving more competing job...
