The A-Z of yachting jargon
By Georgia Tindale Looking to blend in seamlessly at yacht shows? Want to hide your greenness when you’re walking the docks or trying to make an impression at industry networking events? Here at...
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Insight: How to become a superyacht chief stew
By Georgia Tindale When it comes to sectors that have been drastically impacted by the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is safe to say that the hospitality and other service industries have shou...
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Insight: How to become a yacht purser
By Georgia Tindale If you know anything about the yachting industry, chances are, there will be some onboard roles that are familiar to you: deckhand, chief stew, captain, chef, and so on. One role wh...
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Life after Yachting – Do you have a plan?
Great minds think alike! We have great news; www.lifeafteryachting.com and www.yotspot.com will now be partnering as part of the movement in yachting to support crew throughout their careers. We...
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How to land your dream job! Behind the scenes with a real-life butler
Alongside rising uncertainty, countless cancelled plans and more time spent staring at the four walls of your house than you’d care to remember, the last two years of the ongoing COVID-19 pandem...
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Ship to Shore: How to land a shore-based role in yachting
Ship to Shore: How to land a shore-based role in yachting By Georgia Tindale If you’re reading this article, chances are, you are interested in working within yachting. From landing ...
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Everything you ever wanted to ask a superyacht captain
Everything you ever wanted to ask a superyacht captain By Georgia Tindale When it comes to jobs that are bound to pass the ‘dinner party test’ – jobs which people are genuinely...
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How do you get a job as deckhand on a yacht?
What’s a deckhand? Deckhand is your typical entry-level job for almost any professional crew position on a superyacht. Responsible for conducting a whole range of duties, the deckhand is mainly ...
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Can I still get work on a Superyacht with a tattoo?
As an online superyacht crew recruitment platform, we often get asked if tattoos are a barrier to getting work onboard a luxury vessel? Like most walks of life, superyacht owners come from a var...
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How to get a job on a superyacht without any experience?
Check out Yotspot’s 5 Step Plan. We’ve all got to start somewhere. Superyachts do take on people with no prior experience, you’ve just got to be willing to work hard, work long hours...
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Avoiding the Yacht Job Scam
A recent rise in fake yachting job ads has been reported, with individuals falling foul of the scamming trickster. In particular, Facebook have seen a rise in ad scams, where so-called employers...
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Connecting Superyacht Crew Around the Globe
Introducing Yotspot Connect – available now in the Apple store! With the restrictions of recent events easing, we’re slowly being reintroduced back into contact with one another – al...
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