“Half of the crew will have the day off tomorrow and the other half on Thursday,” first officer Nick told me on Tuesday evening. Wahoo! So on Wednesday morning after a sleep in and a Skype session with my parents back home Rich, Jamie and I decided to do something different in West Palm. We checked the tides’s table up in the wheelhouse/ bridge and discovered that it was the perfect time to kayak across to Peanut Island. Rich and Jamie headed to the lazarette to organize the kayaks, fishing and snorkeling gear while I made some sandwiches and packed a > more

When you pull over 600 brokers, 66 yachts and let's say around about 600 crew together into a pretty tight spot (like, for example the Marina Molo Vecchio, Genoa)  - things are going to start fizzing and there's a strong possibility that something will 'POP!' - and things have been fizzing and popping ever since the doors opened for the 25th Annual MYBA Charter Show at Molo Vecchio, Genoa this year (28th April-4th May) when CNI and Dockwalk hosted a crew party on the Sunday night. Crew have been pulling out the stops all week - daytime hosting around about a 100 > more

ANZAC DAY BARBY, FT Lauderdale, Saturday...Osswald Park, 2220 NW 21st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Come and celebrate ANZAC Day with your fellow Kiwis and Aussies in Fort Lauderdale. This is our annual event and a chance to get together and celebrate in Aussie style. Make some new friends, have a hit of cricket, or just eat some snags! Bring a plate of something to share, your esky stocked with coldies and some good Aussie cheer. All are welcome and we'd love to see you there. > more

  Well the sun has finally started to shine after a very, very very, very long winter here in The Netherlands; and I have decided to get into the spring cleaning mood by starting with my body. The health benefits of fresh juice have long been proven due to the massive amounts of nutrients that are packed into fruit and vegetables.  Any combination of fresh vegetables and fruits are  a rich source of much needed vitamins and minerals.  So if you are feeling: Irritated Moody Always tired Can't seem to concentrate Suffer from constipation Then continue reading. Some Doctors say that fresh juice is > more

     The drama that occurs on yachts both private and charter, power or sail is like this; "different faces same ca ca!!", is what I was told a long while back in my career.  Staying freelance and not working full time may work for you better without dealing with all the icky drama and boat politics on a grande scale.      A hypothetical scenario:  Sitting at the scuffed up and mucked up crew table I could hear the nauseating crunchy and slurping of the new deckhand on board this week.  His unkempt, black ridged, nicotine stained teeth didn't help either > more

I am a UK citizen, but a non-uk resident. I have lived in the United States with my parents on an E2 visa for the past ten years. However, that visa expired and I am now on a b1/b2 visa. I am not a citizen or resident of the United States. Does anyone have any idea what to use as an address when filling out government official forms (visa/passport etc) Can you use a P.O Box?   > more

  Oh the thought of cleaning meters upon meters of glass and mirrors (especially the bridge windows) send tingles down my spine. It is definitely a job that you would like to hire out until the true horror of your situation hits you! You are the hired help! With that sobering thought in mind it is not all doom and gloom, with these helpful tips your mirrors and glass should be streak free and sparkling just like the rest of your interior. Vinegar is every super yacht stewardess's friend  Vinegar has been used for centuries as a good 'all-round' cleaning product. > more

Storm Bay, Tasmania surf video!  ·         http://vimeo.com/49741687 > more

As you should know by now that US citizens are required to have health insurance by 2014.   Those without insurance will be fined, inititally 1% of salary the first year, then 2% etc...  this will occur at tax time. It is possible that there may be an exemption if one is outside of USA at least 6 months a year  (a true Exapt.) Of the international group plans for mariners only GEOBLUE Group is compliant with Healthcare Reform at this stage.  This plan is recommended that if there are US citizens amongst the crew.    I will post further updates as things > more

It's really no big secret in the Super Yacht world that when the guest arrived on board those first few minutes are crazy! New faces, drivers, agents,  luggage, luggage and more luggage.... Guests walking around,  welcome drinks , canapés, with a possibility of an immediate departure...yes there is no denying it that this is a very busy time. As a super yacht stewardess you should have this routine so well organized that nothing will faze your cool calm demeanor. For the purpose of this exercise I will write it as if you have first time charter guests on board. The luggage: > more