by Natalie | Feb 2, 2022 | Crew Life-1
It’s really exciting to work with people who are serious about purchasing a yacht or already have a yacht in build. Prior to buying a yacht there are the dreams and the plans. The budget is the catalyst that makes the dream turn into a plan. At that early stage...
by Natalie | Nov 30, 2021 | Crew Life-1
As I entered the Cannes yacht show last September I caught myself briefly walking around with my eyes and mouth wide open. Not a good look. My jaw had dropped when I saw all the new models that the major catamaran brands, as well as new market players, displayed. The...
by Natalie | Oct 22, 2021 | Crew Life-1
Learning on the Job Great Yacht Mentors – How much learning occurs on the job? We know that a ‘greeny’ fresh out of school and clutching their STCW will join your vessel keen as mustard and ready to learn all they can. As senior crew on board you are expected to...
by Natalie | Oct 21, 2021 | Crew Life-1
New – Bluewater Scholarship Programme JOHN WYBORN, TRAINING DIRECTOR AT BLUEWATER, HAS CREATED A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME TO GIVE FUNDING TO FOUR CREW MEMBERS. TWO DECKHANDS AND TWO ENGINEERS We are excited to announce a new initiative to celebrate 30 years in the...
by Natalie | Sep 6, 2021 | Crew Life-1
Do I keep crew or go skeleton? As we approach the end of the season, many Captains will need to make some tough choices. The owner doesn’t want to use the boat over the winter, so what to do with the crew? Do you keep them on or let them go and start again next...
