Bought for our son, who moved from the Mid-West to Melbourne FL 2 years ago for a job in the auction industry. He likes what he does but knows it is going to be the same thing week after week. I got him a copy of THE INSIDERS' GUIDE TO BECOMING A … [More]
Globetrotting in Yachting. A superyacht crew benefit: The Travel
While there are numerous benefits to becoming a crew member on a superyacht, one of the most rewarding is the opportunity to travel (and on someone else's dime). It furthers one to cross the great water." —I Ching, Chinese classic text I now … [More]
Working on a Yacht is Tough – What We Can Learn from Sam and Adrienne on Bravo’s “Below Deck”
For fans of Bravo TV’s Below Deck I’m sure the level of detailed cleaning and over-attentive service that chief stew Adrienne is stressing to third stew Sam seems anal, but that is what is expected in the yachting industry—especially when working on … [More]
Yacht Stew Confession: I screwed up my first time day working (and I even took my toothbrush!)
A sample “Confession” from The Insiders’ Guide to Becoming a Yacht Stewardess: Confessions from My Years Afloat with the Rich and Famous: When Julie was learning the ropes of what "detailing" (a.k.a. hardcore cleaning) meant in the yachting industry, … [More]
Preparing for Guests Aboard a Megayacht Can Be Stressful for the Crew (but fun, too!)
A sample "Confession" from The Insiders' Guide to Becoming a Yacht Stewardess: There is a lot of pressure on the crew before a yacht owner or group of yacht-charter guests comes aboard for a trip. But as a yacht stewardess, Julie found the team-wide … [More]
Bravo TV’s “Below Deck” Premiering Tonight
Bravo TV's reality show about the crew working aboard a megayacht is premiering Monday, June 10, at 11PM. Get a sneak peek at the season ahead! … [More]