Does Yotspot Blacklist Crew?
We’ve been getting some questions lately about the possibility of blacklisting crew members on Yotspot. Let’s dive in and set the record straight! Myth: Can Crew Members Be Blacklist...
Read this articleYotspot Blog
Career Advice Archive
- All
- Career Advice
- Crew Life
- Hints & Tips
- Mental Health
- News
- Places to Visit
- Regulations
- Yotspot Presents
Balancing Working and Training At Sea: A Yachtie’s Guide
Before reading on, why not check out our many training courses and providers that can help you become qualified and ready to hit the waves! CLICK HERE. As a yachtie, finding the time to both wor...
Read this article
What happens when a superyacht is in dry dock?
Let’s talk about what a yacht crew does when the boat is in dry dock. If you’re a seafarer, yachtie or part of the yachting industry, you know the drill. And if you’re not, well, let...
Read this article
10 Essential skills for any Deckhand whilst working on a Superyacht.
A deckhand is an essential part of any Yacht crew team. Their primary goal is to make sure a yacht runs smoothly. Being a deckhand requires more than just being able to tie knots and look good in shor...
Read this article
The Captain and the Crew: Finding the right balance when developing a team
As a captain of a yacht, you need to be able to find the balance between being a leader, mentor, and sometimes a friend. It is important to build good relationships with your crew, not only for your o...
Read this article
Navigating the World of Luxury: What to expect when working for a billionaire.
Working for a billionaire sounds like the stuff of dreams. Private jets, luxury yachts, and chauffeured cars, it all seems so glamorous. But what is it really like to work for one of the world’s...
Read this article
MUST KNOW Yachting Lingo for Greenies
Yachting is a unique and exhilarating industry that requires specific knowledge of boat and yachting terminology. If you are new to the yachting world or still consider yourself a greenie, it can be t...
Read this article
How to get an ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate
Are you an aspiring seafarer, wondering about the medical requirements necessary to work aboard a yacht? Or perhaps you’re a seasoned professional in the yachting industry, and you’d like ...
Read this article
The Key Qualities of an Exceptional Yacht Crew Member
Are you looking at joining the yachting industry? Whether you are a greenie or a seasoned veteran, there are certain abilities and qualities that every member of a yacht crew must possess in order to ...
Read this article
Debunked: The most common yachting questions (part 1)
By Georgia Tindale An indisputable fact: Yachting is an industry which stimulates a lot of questions for those who are outside of it. As someone who was not even aware of the industry’s ex...
Read this article
The Ultimate Guide to Yachting Etiquette: Yacht Show Edition
By Georgia Tindale When it comes to surviving and thriving the quirks of the yachting industry, there are some unwritten rules which you need to follow. Here, we speak to Andrew Roch, Founder and CEO ...
Read this article
Top tips: How to land a job at a yacht show
By Georgia Tindale As we sail on through the busy yacht show season, it is time for those looking to enter the industry for the first time (or those looking to land a new position) to pull their socks...
Read this article