Crew Life

The Crew Coach: Should you Step up Next Season?

Posted: 2nd Dec 2014

Written by: Alison Rentoul

Have you thought much about next season and what position you’d like to be in? Maybe you want to take on more responsibility and move up the ranks? Perhaps you’re thinking about a complete career change like moving into a differen... Read More

Affordable Yachting: The Other Side of the Coin

Posted: 11th Nov 2014

Written by: Ophelia Martin

It happened again. Every time an article appears in the press about the excesses of the yachting industry, somebody is compelled to post it on my Facebook wall with a note implying “Hey, this made me think of you”. Read More

Be My GUEST: Why Interior Courses are Vital

Posted: 9th Nov 2014

Written by: Jo Morgan

Like many others, I thought that interior training courses were unnecessary money-spinners, after all, we all managed fine without these courses before, didn’t we? Well I’m not sure that most of us did, not at the beginning of our... Read More

ACREW's Professional Progression Courses a Huge Success

Posted: 5th Nov 2014

Written by: ACREW

ACREW is pleased to announce that the 2nd edition of ACREW & STP’s Continuous Professional Progression Courses were a roaring success. This event, in collaboration with STP, took place on 23rd & 24th October and brought together c... Read More

Is Technology Killing Hospitality?

Posted: 31st Oct 2014

Written by: Isobel Odendaal

When I was in yachting – back in the day – my laptop weighed more than my aeroplane luggage allowance, a cell phone was something you kept in your cabin all season and needed dusting off at the end of the summer, we still used to ... Read More

Six More Wine Myths

Posted: 31st Oct 2014

Written by: Rod Smith

Following on from last month’s article exploring common wine myths, Rod Smith of Riviera Wine Academy shares six more things to be taken, unlike most red wines, with a pinch of salt. Cheers! Read More

The Crew Coach: Five Interview Questions Not to Ask

Posted: 31st Oct 2014

Written by: Alison Rentoul

We’ve all been there at some point in our careers: seated opposite the interviewer while they fire questions at you left, right and centre. At the same time, you’re trying to say all the right things and give a good impression, bu... Read More

Seven Ways Yacht Crew Hold Themselves Back

Posted: 30th Oct 2014

Written by: Alison Rentoul

It's easy to lose your spark after a few hectic seasons in yachting and lose sight of your goals. If this is happening to you, take some time to reconnect with your bigger picture. Read More

Buying Certified Bluefin Tuna

Posted: 17th Oct 2014

Written by: Chez Laurent

With the conservation measures required by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) in place, technically the Atlantic and Mediterranean Bluefin Tuna is now no longer endangered. Which is great n... Read More

How Yacht Crew can Use Social Media for Networking

Posted: 17th Oct 2014

Written by: Alison Rentoul

Networking doesn’t just have to be done face-to-face. Thanks to the Internet and the many social media platforms that have popped up in the past decade, we can now expand our networks worldwide. Read More

Leadership at Sea - Closing Words on an Abused Topic

Posted: 17th Oct 2014

Written by: Shawn Engbrecht - CASS Global

If every article on Leadership in the Maritime world was represented by a toothpick, most of us would agree that we would require the services of a chain saw for a very long day to cut through all the dead wood out there. Read More

Captain Andy Cully

Posted: 14th Oct 2014

Written by: Karen Hockney

Walking along the Esplanade du Bastion St Jaume as some of the Med’s finest examples of classic yachts nestle cheek by jowl at the Antibes Yacht Show, one of those that immediately catches the eye is S/Y Eilean. Read More

4 Essential Cocktails in 5 Easy Steps

Posted: 10th Oct 2014

Written by: Lauren Williams

We've got four cocktails that cover all the taste bases. If you learn to make them well, you'll pleasantly surprise your guests every time. (And the crew probably won't mind being your guinea pigs.) Read More

PYA Table Setting Competition: Monaco Glam

Posted: 9th Oct 2014

Written by: Lauren Williams

This year at Monaco Yacht Show the PYA held their first ever table setting competition. OnboardOnline were invited to cover the event, following the judges on their journey through various interpretations of the theme ‘Monaco Glam... Read More

Hate Networking? Here's how to Become Better Connected

Posted: 24th Sep 2014

Written by: Alison Rentoul

Show season is on and it’s time to get networking! But even the most confident people can be shy about their networking ability. So how can you become better connected and expand your network if you feel uncomfortable about it? Read More

Stew Disasters!

Posted: 22nd Sep 2014

Written by: Isobel Odendaal

Steward/esses work in an environment where a 'disaster' is something that people on land might discount as merely a little accident, but for yacht crew, could spell the end of their job. Read More

Q&A: Steve Crawford of Yotspot Crew Placement

Posted: 19th Sep 2014

Written by: OnboardOnline

Starting a business is always a challenge. But doing it while still working as crew on a superyacht is a whole new ball game. OnboardOnline recently caught up with Steve Crawford, founder of the crew agency, Yotspot.com, to hear a... Read More

Rating Your Yacht: A Dangerous Game?

Posted: 11th Sep 2014

Written by: Lauren Wiliams

There’s little to no information listed about yacht ownership in the public domain, and most crew join a boat 'blind'. However, this year has seen the emergence of a few sites with the intention of 'rating yachts'. Lauren Williams... Read More

Q&A: Captain Nolan Ross, M/Y Serenity J

Posted: 9th Sep 2014

Written by: OnboardOnline

Like so many in yachting, Nolan Ross ran away from a desk job. 15 years later, he is captain of 55m motoryacht Serenity J. Read More

Blue Fin Tuna Sushi Cuts Explained

Posted: 8th Sep 2014

Written by: Chez Laurent, Fine Yacht Provisions

With approximately 80% of the world’s Blue Fin Tuna catch being used for sushi, we help unravel the mysterious names for all the different sushi cuts from this wonderful fish. Read More

Tuna Belly: An Overlooked Ingredient

Posted: 8th Sep 2014

Written by: Chez Laurent, Fine Yacht Provisions

Tuna belly is an often overlooked ingredient but it is in fact very versatile and high in omega3. There's only a small portion available per tuna and often expensive, but it's worth it. Read More

Wine Myths Exposed

Posted: 5th Sep 2014

Written by: Rod Smith

Do you check if a wine is bad by smelling the cork? Do you blame the sulphites in wine for your headaches, or turn your nose up at drinking red wine with fish? In the first of a two part series, Master of Wine Rod Smith explains ... Read More

When Would You Walk?

Posted: 27th Aug 2014

Written by: Bianca Meyjes

I stood on the dock in the baking summer heat, with my bags next to me and nowhere to go. I'd never jumped ship before that day, and had never thought I would. Read More

The Crew Coach: Building Onboard Relationships for Success

Posted: 26th Aug 2014

Written by: Alison Rentoul

When you’re working your way up the yachting career ladder, your ability to manage relationships with people around you directly impacts the amount of influence and respect you command. Read More

Haystacks and Beanbags: Where do all the sails go?

Posted: 21st Aug 2014

Written by: Richard Donkin

Racing sails aren't cheap, only lasting three years at peak performance. So what happens to them after they're replaced? A new industry is reconditioning sailing history for a new life. Read More

Dear Yachty

Posted: 20th Aug 2014

Written by: Lisa Dijkshoorn

I just want to take this moment to write this down, as there are some things I'd like to highlight about our lives in this industry. Go ahead, read. Let me know what you think. Read More

Reckless Jetski /Tender Handling Crackdown

Posted: 18th Aug 2014

Written by: Camper & Nicholsons

Following a recent fatal jetski accident in Porquerolles near St Tropez, French authorities are cracking down on tender and jetski operation in the South of France. Read More

Yacht Uniform: Are You the Right Fit?

Posted: 12th Aug 2014

Written by: Lauren Williams

Most of us have encountered it. Sitting in a guest cabin, watching the chief stew pulling out the uniform from under the bed, only to find that the size you requested doesn't fit. Read More

Q&A: Stewardess Bianca Meyjes

Posted: 11th Aug 2014

Written by: OnboardOnline

Bianca Meyjes, OnboardOnline's newest contributor and author of popular yachting blog The Swedish African, tells us about the challenges of having guinea pigs on board and the silliest thing she's ever heard on a boat.  Read More

Sous Vide: The Basics

Posted: 11th Aug 2014

Written by: Spike Steele

While you’ll seldom see the words ‘sous vide’ on any menu, this cooking technique was originally utilized in the early 1970s to minimize product loss when cooking foie gras. Read More

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