Blog entries tagged crew

New Caribbean CrewShow Event to Take Place on St. Maarten in January

Leah E. — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:28:04 +0100

November 11, 2009

Yacht Club Isle de Sol in St. Maarten

Following this year’s successful events in Antibes and Palma de Mallorca, CrewShow – the only trade exhibition focused exclusively on professional yacht crew – announces its first Caribbean event: CrewShow- St Maarten. The new show is scheduled for Saturday, January 9, 2010, at Yacht Club at Isle de Sol, an Island GloRead More...

Thailand's Yacht Boom

Leah E. — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100

For a region that did not have a yachting industry 20 years ago, you could call Thailand’s growing popularity as a premiere destination a booming success. For years, yachts were looked down upon as toys of the rich, or idle play things for people to throw money at, so, regulations were imposed. Certainly, there was no hope for growth when taxes on imported yachts exceeded 200 percent. Other government regulations were imposed, from making it difficult for a non-ThaRead More...

Yacht Spotting in Symi, Dodecanese Islands, Greece

Leah E. — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100

This article is taken from a local Symi newspaper. Visit their site at http://www.symigreece.com/news/

by WILL SAWYER

Among the many visitors that Symi gets each year are
some of the most beautiful yachts in the World. With several
arriving each week during the peak tourist months and with
Symi providing the perfect backdrop for them, much chatter
and many envious glances result, as well as the constant whirr
of camera shutters.It is that time of year again; time to be reminded of all the safety tips that should be practiced while cruising on the open seas. Of course, you’ve heard it a thousand times, yet so many fatalities could be avoided each year had individuals chosen to practice the safety advice they claim to know so well. In the United States alone, on average, 700 people a year die in boating accidents and many of these would not be deaths had a life jacket been worn. The majoritRead More...

Preventing the Spread of Contagious Diseases

Leah E. — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100

It happens all too often, you come down with a cold at work and even though everyone treats you as though you’ve contracted some new strain of malaria, within a week or so the rest of the crew is coughing the same cough. Sick at sea is no fun, and with such small corridors and living space everyone surrounding you is likely to pick up your germs. There are certain steps you can take, besides washing your hands raw, to protect yourself from contracting any illness

10 Tips for being an Outstanding Steward/Stewardess

Leah E. — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100

By Miracle Saez

A steward is likely to have more one on one dealing with the guests and owner than any other crew member on board. In order for that relationship to be successful here are a few commonsense approaches and some nifty little tricks

Do your homework. Know your guests. Before they arrive on board. Know that Peter wont eat read meat, Sally loves gladioli, Marion likes Belgian chocolate, ArnoldRead More...

Pirate Attacks Steadily Rising

Administrator — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Pirate attacks have been on a steady rise for years now according to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB), but 2008 saw an unprecedented jump in the number of attacks reported, and the Gulf of Arden off the coast of Africa takes the spotlight.

The pirates approached the Biscaglia in this high-powered skiff

This crucial shipping route sees about 20,000 oil tankers, freighters and merchant vessels Read More...

The Crucial Crew

Administrator — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100

When navigating from one destination to the next, consistency between the crew and the captain is essential. Yes, a good captain must be able to safely maneuver the boat; however, the crew can make or break the voyage. The key to a successful process is as simple as working together; performing as a single entity, a cohesive group all with the same goal in mind. Just as the crew relies on the captain to take charge, a good captain knows to depend on his crew. The difference between a well-strRead More...