Crew Life

The Crew Coach: Charter Tips, to Declare or not?

Posted: 16th Jul 2015

Written by: Alison Rentoul - The Crew Coach

There is nothing more important to a well-functioning crew than trust. The crew have to trust each other, and money issues can really get in the way of this. For the sake of a thousand euro, is it worth your crew suspecting you of... Read More

Guest Gifts & Theme Nights - Part Three

Posted: 8th Jul 2015

Written by: Isobel Odendaal

Carrying on from Great Theme Nights - Part Two, here are some ideas for impromptu theme nights as well as great ideas for turn-downs and guest gifts. Read More

The Crew Coach: a Decent Salary vs a Foot in the Door

Posted: 8th Jul 2015

Written by: Alison Rentoul

Money is not the primary issue here when accepting a first job. What is being offered is experience. Knowledge, contacts, and your professional reputation: your career begins the day you step on that passerelle as crew for the fir... Read More

The Crew Coach is now Available for all Yachts Worldwide

Posted: 1st Jul 2015

Written by: The Crew Coach

As of 1 July 2015, The Crew Coach, founded in 2009 by yachting career guidance, team building and leadership training expert Alison Rentoul, is available once again to work with all yachts worldwide. Read More

The Crew Coach Leadership Training Receives ILM Accreditation

Posted: 25th Jun 2015

Written by: The Crew Coach

Independent yacht crew leadership training and career development specialist, The Crew Coach, is delighted to announce that their superyacht-specific online leadership training for senior crew has been awarded formal accreditation... Read More

Slovenia Wine

Posted: 22nd Jun 2015

Written by: Robi Novak

That which is made with love, effort and knowledge has a greater possibility to succeed. However, this is not possible without natural resources. Read More

Great 'Theme Nights' for Charter Guests - Part Two

Posted: 20th Jun 2015

Written by: Isobel Odendaal

Carrying on from Great Theme Nights - Part One, here are some additional tried and tested, popular themes that will ensure owners and charter guests enjoy a memorable time on board. As we need to keep the children happy too, let's... Read More

In the Galley with Superyacht Chef Andrew Murphy

Posted: 15th Jun 2015

Written by: Penum Yachts

Chef Andrew Murphy is one of the mentors involved in the new Penum Yacht Chef Mentor Program, which was set up to support and develop aspiring chefs on board. Speaking to Ellie Barker, he talks about his career as a chef. Read More

The Crew Coach: Is your CV Underselling your Strongest Points?

Posted: 10th Jun 2015

Written by: Alison Rentoul

A yachting CV is hard to do well, especially when you’re new to this rather odd industry. We see a huge amount of CVs here at The Crew Coach and so many people, even experienced crew, undersell themselves by minimising or even lea... Read More

Great 'Theme Nights' for Charter Guests - Part One

Posted: 8th Jun 2015

Written by: Isobel Odendaal

Some Steward/esses possess a natural flair and creativity and can dream up a theme evening in a matter of minutes. A frequently asked question on my Facebook group, ‘Yacht Stewardess Tips’, is regarding classy theme ideas, especi... Read More

Superyacht Chef Stephen Jones

Posted: 8th Jun 2015

Written by: Ellie Barker

Chef Stephen Jones is one of the mentors involved in the new Penum Yacht Chef Mentor Program, which was set up to support and develop aspiring chefs on board. Speaking to Ellie Barker, he talks about his career and overall experie... Read More

Crew Workout: Fitness with Ropes

Posted: 1st Jun 2015

Written by: Mark Healy

In this offering, we are using more accessible equipment to work your body. So, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned sailor, get ready to battle with ... The Rope! Read More

New Yacht Licenses to be Introduced in Australia

Posted: 28th May 2015

Written by: Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Four new certificates of competency for seafarers working on commercial motor yachts will be introduced in Australia from early 2016. Read More

In the Galley with Superyacht Chef Stephen Jones

Posted: 27th May 2015

Written by: Penum

Chef Stephen Jones is one of the mentors involved in the new Penum Yacht Chef Mentor Program, which was set up to support and develop aspiring superyacht chefs. Speaking to Ellie Barker, he talks about his career, what inspires hi... Read More

Q&A: Captain Ken Kreisler

Posted: 25th May 2015

Written by: Ken Kreisler

Captain Ken Kreisler is a veteran marine journalist and has been part of the boating industry for over 25 years. Based in the US, Ken contributes features and a monthly 'Stateside Update' for OnboardOnline and is currently working... Read More

Steer your Engineering Career: PYA/IET Survey

Posted: 22nd May 2015

Written by: PYA

The PYA and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) are working collaboratively to support Yacht engineers who are keen to progress their careers through Professional Registration qualifications, such as Chartered Engi... Read More

Monjin Yachting Launches First Online Video Interview Platform

Posted: 22nd May 2015

Written by: Monjin Yachting

Monjin Yachting has launched the first video-interviewing online platform for the yachting world and believes that this is the way forward for recruitment procedures in the industry. Read More

The Crew Coach: When is it Too Late for Job Hunting in the Med?

Posted: 21st May 2015

Written by: Alison Rentoul

There are always jobs going in this industry. It’s true that there are more positions open around the seasonal ‘shoulders’ i.e., April/May and October/November, but in reality there are still jobs coming up the rest of the year as... Read More

Yachtmasters: Ship's Captain or Boat Skipper? (Chapter 3)

Posted: 18th May 2015

Written by: Captain Horatio Hardy, aka Commander Sean O'Reilly

That Yacht Masters routinely refer to their 3000 tonne vessels as ‘boats’ is not unique – Admiral Lord Mountbatten habitually called aircraft carriers ‘boats’ but not without a hint of irony, not least because he knew the differe... Read More

Venison: Did you know...

Posted: 15th May 2015

Written by: Gabor Ivanacz

Venison has always been a top quality choice when it comes to red meat and the quality of Hungarian free-range venison is famous throughout Europe. Hunting genuinely wild, sustainable Red Deer and Wild Boar, Grey Cattle and Buffal... Read More

Bordeaux: Another Vintage of the Century?

Posted: 12th May 2015

Written by: Rod Smith

Bordeaux En Primeur 2014: “I think that the En Primeurs market – except in a great, great vintage – is largely moribund, it is largely dead, for now,” Robert Parker. When the world’s most influential wine critic, Robert Parker, an... Read More

Penum Yacht Interior Mentor Program

Posted: 5th May 2015

Written by: Penum

We are excited to launch the “Penum Yacht Interior Mentor Program”.The goal of this informal program, is to connect established Yacht Interior Managers/Chief Stews with Second Steward/esses and other aspiring Yacht Steward/esses. Read More

Interview: Captain Paul Bickley

Posted: 5th May 2015

Written by: Karen Hockney

Like any captain with 20 years of yachting under his belt, Paul Bickley has seen enormous change in the yachting industry since the start of his career. Read More

In the Galley with Yacht Chef Alix Verrips

Posted: 4th May 2015

Written by: Penum

Chef Alix Verrips is one of the mentors involved in the new Penum Yacht Chef Mentor Program, which was set up to support and develop aspiring chefs on board. Speaking to Ellie Barker, she talks about her career as a chef and her ... Read More

The Crew Coach: Three Reasons People Get Passed Over for Promotion

Posted: 4th May 2015

Written by: Alison Rentoul

Being turned down for promotion is difficult, especially when you work hard, have the necessary qualifications, and you believe that it’s high time for a new stripe on your epaulets. So why hasn’t it happened yet? And how can you ... Read More

The Origin of Toast

Posted: 15th Apr 2015

Written by: Rod Smith

The exact origins of the celebratory gesture of raising a toast are lost in the mists of time. There is enough evidence to suggest that cultures as old as those we know performed some version of making a toast. Read More

The Crew Coach: How to Remember Names for Success in Yachting

Posted: 15th Apr 2015

Written by: Alison Rentoul

It happens to us all! Remembering names, especially when the job requires it, is not always easy so here is some helpful ways to deal with it. Read More

Fitness 'Boost-Camp' in Antibes

Posted: 13th Apr 2015

Written by: 'Boost Camp' in Antibes

Are you up for a Challenge? Bored with lifting weights and watching the same old music video on eternal loop? Want to get those abs beach/boat or pool ready in a team environment? Tired of changing rooms mirrors that do nothing fo... Read More

New Fuel Emission Regulations

Posted: 8th Apr 2015

Written by: Tim Moss

There are 90,000 ocean going cargo ships, and 85% of all ship pollution is in the northern hemisphere. With the increasing demand to reduce exhaust gas emissions created by fuel and engine selection, changes are afoot, and Tim Mos... Read More

Yachtmasters: Ship's Captain or Boat Skipper? (Chapter 2)

Posted: 8th Apr 2015

Written by: Captain Horatio Hardy, aka Commander Sean O'Reilly

Curious thing, fate; what is ‘meant to be will be’ pondered H; I don’t believe in fate, but even if I did what could I do about it? Such thoughts were forged from a lucky opportunity presented to Claude, a consequence of which led... Read More

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