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Interviews
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Caroline Rossy: A Life After Yachting
Posted: 2nd August 2016 | Written by: OnboardOnline
Caroline Rossy is one of those people who reminds you that everything in life is a choice, up to a point. An ex-stew, she knows a thing or two about the challenges of moving ashore and, recognizing a common problem, she put her experience to good use as a life coach to help others shape a life after yachting. We caught up with Caroline to find out more. -
Interview: Daniel Ziriakus, COO Northrop & Johnson
Posted: 25th June 2016 | Written by: Sam Watson
Daniel Ziriakus is not someone you forget in a hurry. As well as his physical stature, you cannot fail to notice his energy and drive; this is a man on a mission. Following a rapid ascent, Daniel is now Chief Operating Officer at Northrop & Johnson in Fort Lauderdale, where we caught up to get his take on the trends currently impacting the yachting industry. -
Interview: Superyacht Scholarship Winner James Benning
Posted: 28th May 2016 | Written by: OnboardOnline
James Benning was the winner of the Exterior Department in the Superyacht Scholarship Competition launched earlier this year by Alison Rentoul. Just a few months on and James has already landed his first job as Deckhand onboard 55m MY Netanya 8, following in the footsteps of his grandfather with the ambition to become a superyacht captain. -
Interview: Superyacht Scholarship Winner - Zhara Bathe
Posted: 15th May 2016 | Written by: OnboardOnline
Chosen from a total of 263 applicants from all over the world, Zhara Bathe was the Interior and Grand Prize winner of the Superyacht Scholarship Competition launched by Alison Rentoul, The Crew Coach. Just two months on and Zhara has already landed her first job on board a new build 50m launching this season. -
Interview: Superyacht Scholarship Winner - Trystan Irwin
Posted: 10th May 2016 | Written by: OnboardOnline
The four winners of the Superyacht Scholarship Competition, launched by Alison Rentoul, The Crew Coach, were announced in a live webinar in March, chosen from a total of 263 applicants from all over the world. We recently caught up with each of them to find out how they got involved and what winning will mean for their career hopes going forward. -
Interview: Abigail Doherty - Superyacht Engineer
Posted: 20th April 2016 | Written by: Jason Scott
YPI Crew speaks to Abigail Doherty, a superyacht engineer, about her experience of gaining employment in the yachting industry. One of the most exciting things about the yachting industry is the sheer variety of yacht crew jobs and the possibilities that are on offer to people of all ages, genders and backgrounds. Unfortunately, women still form a minority percentage of those employed in the yacht engineering industry. -
Mastering Cape Epic!
Posted: 13th April 2016 | Written by: Bianca Ljungberg
Chief officer Arvid Ljungberg and his team mate Markus Jokinen recently completed their first Cape Epic, a gruelling eight-day mountain bike stage race which takes place in the Western Cape, South Africa. Coined as one of the toughest races in the world, the event sees 1,200 amateur and professional athletes come together from 55 different countries. -
Interview: Chief Steward, Stig Spiessens
Posted: 10th March 2016 | Written by: Stig Spiessens
After working in luxury hospitality for eight years, a passion for the ultimate hospitality experience led Chief Steward Stig Spiessens to pursue a career in yachting. Having worked on motor yachts Tatoosh, Dilbar and Aquila (ex-Cakewalk), Stig talks about the growing trend for continual professional development and the need to understand your own leadership style in order to bring out the best in your team. -
Interview: Chief Stew Charlotte Morris
Posted: 16th February 2016 | Written by: Charlotte Morris
Fresh from the five day Interior Management Course with Interior Yacht Services, Chief Stewardess Charlotte Morris talks about her passion for travel and adventure, building a dream team and the importance of continuous professional development to raise industry standards. -
Robert Goodwill MP Speaks at London Boat Show
Posted: 14th January 2016 | Written by: Robert Goodwill MP
Speaking at the London Boat Show yesterday, Robert Goodwill MP praised the UK's expertise in the design and build of superyachts, sailing yachts and motor boats, confirming "The government is clear that growth in these industries is part-and-parcel of the growth we want to see in the whole maritime sector."
