Chef’s Chat with Taunnee L Fourie

The general idea of chefs is that they are artistic, temperamental and interesting. It is their passion and creativity that can make a tremendous difference to the guest experience on board. Islander Editor, Jens Oomes interviews chefs to catch a glimpse of how they...

20 Ways to be more Sustainable On Board

Hannah is an ex-stewardess who now runs Viveco, an Eco Yacht, Hotel and Home supply shop in Mallorca. It was with great excitement that I discovered this month’s issue will be based on Eco Sustainability in the yachting industry. From the Sustainability Hub at last...

Don’t have a cyber security fail!

High-profile owner and guest information is a top priority and needs to be completely protected. Cyber Security attacks are generally aimed at accessing/destroying sensitive information, or extorting and stealing money. Many yachts lack the most basic security...

How to make the perfect Tempura

Who doesn’t love a light, crisp tempura batter adding an irresistible crunch to delicious vegetables, fish and seafood? Tempura is a very ancient cooking technique that apparently was born when Portuguese Jesuits met Japanese cooks a few centuries ago. On the face of...

Chef’s Chat with Jelle Vervoort

The general idea of chefs is that they are artistic, temperamental and interesting. It is their passion and creativity that can make a tremendous difference to the guest experience on board. Islander Editor, Jens Oomes interviews chefs to catch a glimpse of how they...

Are you a Procrastinator?

7 Tips on How to Stop NOW! You have a deadline looming. However, instead of doing your work, you are fiddling with miscellaneous things like checking email, social media, watching videos, etc. You know you should be working, but just don’t feel like doing anything!...