Absorbing the lingo and comfortably telling the difference between sweet and dry wines is a good place to start, but to really feel confident in making a recommendation and selecting food and wine pairings, only professional train...
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Hiring youth over experience is an emotive subject that continues to rage, so much so that seasoned Captains Adrian Croft and Rod Hatch put together a survey to explore the issues further and collect some industry data. Here we pr...
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Interior crew are increasingly seeking out more specialist courses to upskill and develop their careers, and to get a better understanding of the courses steward/esses want, TCA conducted a survey at an Acrew event in La Ciotat. H...
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It's a fact that many older captains are being passed over and, while pay is often cited as the reason, in reality there may be many factors at play. Here a 53 year old captain vents his frustration and The Crew Coach offers some ...
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In an environment where service of the highest level is expected, like on board a yacht, beverage specialists are expected to go above and beyond to create ‘wow’ moments by presenting the unexpected or a unique mix that surprises ...
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The yacht industry is growing. Not only are more ships being built, they are also growing in size. A 140 metre yacht is no longer an exception. However, the larger the ship, the more crew are needed on board.
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Luxury Hospitality and Asaro are teaching yacht crew how to think outside the box in order to create bespoke events for owners and guests at the very highest level.
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The yachting industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, and Luxury Hospitality Academy is already taking service standards to the next level by providing the tools and guidance needed by interior crew, HODs an...
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Historically there is a hierarchy on board superyachts, and while this is certainly important, it is also an area where better results can be achieved through teamwork than ‘under a boss’.
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Working on board a superyacht certainly sounds like a dream job, and it can be. But working as crew is not for everyone. Only those who possess a service-minded attitude and who are prepared to work exceptionally hard will succeed...
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Secrets de Cuisine now offers a new training package for yacht chefs, incorporating the MCA Ship's Cook Certificate Assessment and Level 3 Food Safety Training with virtual learning environment (VLE) access, an attractively priced...
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Building on the success of the 2016 Superyacht Scholarship, The Crew Coach is delighted to announce that the 2017 edition is now open, giving four more young crew members the opportunity of a lifetime to develop their career in th...
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The first program of its kind to issue a UK MCA Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency (CoC), Warsash Superyacht Academy has introduced a new officer cadet training program tailored specifically to the superyac...
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Private aircrafts with fewer than 19 seats are not legally required to have trained cabin crew, and many yacht crew, as well as nannies and bodyguards, find themselves working on board their bosses’ private jet without any specifi...
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To help plan for your life after yachting, Caroline Rossy will be hosting workshops every Saturday in Antibes to help you to see where you are at in this 'new' life creation, whether it's still just an idea, or whether you already...
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With so many people unaware of the enormous amount of work that goes on behind the scenes in yachting, the PYA has released a video to explain some of the projects and initiatives it is currently involved with, and the benefits to...
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Q: Tiffany, Stewardess: “I heard something about STCW certificates needing to be updated by the first of January next year but I’m confused who this applies to and whether I need to do it - can you clarify?
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When the STCW Convention was conceived in 1978 and finally came into force in 1984 there was no requirement for mandatory safety training. This only changed with the 1995 Amendments coming into force in 2002.
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My boyfriend and I are in Antibes looking for a couple’s job: he is a deckhand and I am a chef. We’ve been told by practically everyone that because we’re new in yachting we don’t have much hope of getting a job together, how can ...
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The Crew Coach discusses which Food Hygiene Certificates crew will need as an entry-level stew, and whether it is compulsory for everyone, or just for chefs and stews.
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The Professional Yachting Association has joined forces with ACREW to endorse the content of certain workshops on offer at their professional development events.
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The old Antibes vs Palma debate has been going on for decades, but there are benefits to both, depending on what you’re looking for, your budget, and your personal preferences.
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When MSN 1858 came out to replace MSN 1802, there was an error made with the wording for required service to gain exemption from completing the Training Record Book for OOW 3000gt (Y) candidates.
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Winners of the Superyacht Scholarship Competition, launched by Alison Rentoul, The Crew Coach, were announced in a live webinar today, 2 March.
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While captains may find working on one job before moving onto the next, The Crew Coach explains why the natural way of doing things is actually better: at least in theory.
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At the end of last year my first mate left because he said my inability to listen was doing his head in. The thing is I’m not really sure exactly what I’m doing wrong a lot of the time, or what to do about it. How do I learn to li...
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It’s easier than ever to broadcast our lives but it’s important to remember that some things should be kept confidential and out of our news feeds - especially when working on a luxury superyacht.
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When longstanding crew resist changes to the system and culture brought about by new crew members, captains must find a way to bring harmony to this team of two halves.
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It's extremely important for all yacht crew to use discretion with any photos taken of boats, particularly those that you or your friends work on, to avoid getting yourself or friends into trouble.
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Considering we demand professional candidates that are well suited to our yacht’s individual culture and demands, it’s not surprising we sometimes fail to find the right candidates when our descriptions are so vague.
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