First things first – you should always be prepared for a professional interview. You will gauge from speaking to the chief stew if it is professional or if it’s more of a casual chat- however  I recommend starting off by being professional then you can tone it down if the chief stew wants a friendly […]

Do you have the skills to be a great yacht stewardess? Climbing the ladder to be well on your way to Chief Stew in no time. In this episode, we dive into the skills that you need to become the best damn yacht stewardess out there. These core skills will make you effective at your […]

As an aspiring yacht stew or deckhand, a huge part of the job-hunting process is networking and searching online for potential job opportunities. It is increasingly important we cover the red flags you need to be mindful of when applying for jobs online, especially through social media pages. In this episode, I share 7 ways […]

10 ways to know if Yachting is the right career pathway for you The thought of traveling to so many countries by boat excites you. One of the main reasons which drew me to yachting was the travel without the price tag. You can be away from family and friends at home for months at […]

One of the big things that I know comes up in my community is that you’re worried you won’t get hired because you’re green and now even more so that COVID has been hanging around for far too long. This episode I am going to bust the myth that Yachts aren’t hiring green crew with […]

There are mistakes I often see green crew make which is totally normal as you’ve never done anything like this before! I’ve listed the mistakes below so you are able to learn from them. Want the go to guide to kickstarting your yachting career check out The Yachting Kickstarter Guide Green Crew Mistakes…. Rushing and […]

Why you need a B1/B2 visa if you’re planning to work on a yacht which does the famous Caribbean season? The Caribbean yachting itinerary very likely includes cruising in U.S waters (at some point) so it is necessary for all crew to be legally entering the country on the correct visas. If the crew don’t […]

Do you want to work on a yacht? Are you looking for the most convenient way to apply for your dream job? Do you have a feeling that a traditional resume is not enough to introduce yourself to a potential employer? Is there an easy and quick way to present yourself in an authentic, competent […]

Thinking about starting a career in yachting and wondering if you’re too old to work on a yacht? This blog post is for you.  Wanting step by step guide to getting started in the superyacht industry check out The Yachting Kickstarter Guide. To give you an overview the industry is made up of people from […]

Learn from my first yachting mistakes! Let’s rewind to over 5 years ago when Jess was not a seasoned yachtie. She was an aspiring yachtie… wanting to be a yacht stewardess. She was young, had minimal funds, and limited knowledge of how the industry worked… well can you blame her? There was no information out […]