Crew Life
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.
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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...
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That which is made with love, effort and knowledge has a greater possibility to succeed. However, this is not possible without natural resources.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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!
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Four new certificates of competency for seafarers working on commercial motor yachts will be introduced in Australia from early 2016.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Working in the yachting industry is heaven for the young, the fit and the adventurous. A major attraction to the industry is the places you’ll go and the fun you’ll have going there.
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Since the 'Belfie' seems to be taking over social media these days, this month offers a 'butt developing' exercise in readiness for your contribution.
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I still remember the first time I booked an artist. We needed a DJ for an event in Turkey and I started Googling and asked around. Luckily one of my friends knew some really good DJ’s and put me in touch with them.
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