“Leave the Rum for the Pirates… you’re a professional!” Following on from Part 1, here’s a few more things that will drive your Chief Stew crazy – Don’t be THAT person to annoy your fellow crew in the last few weeks of the season! Don’t get drunk / pull an all nighter the day before […]

We need to talk about Rotation… Rotation is without a doubt the holy grail for the majority of qualified engineers. Whether the appeal is taking time off to further studies, spending time with family, or simply enjoying a healthier work/life balance, everyone is talking about rotation. I’m noticing a higher number of engineers transitioning over […]

“We’re not being mean, you’re just green!’” As another summer season comes to a close, we’ve had the chance to reflect on the season we’ve had here at Quay Crew and to take a closer look at the interior crew coming and going. Everyone has different wants and needs from their yachting career and there […]

It is inevitable that at some point whether it be a stubbed toe or a broken finger, you will most likely injure yourself in yachting. The job involves long hours, dangerous machinery, hazardous materials and not only that – But you are on the water too. In this blog I wanted to highlight the importance […]

This article appears particularly apt as so many crew are shooting themselves in the foot at the moment and getting sacked in their first few weeks on board. Crew take note! These are just some ideas and habits its worth forming at work which will make you stand out from the crowd. They cost nothing […]

“Abandon hope all Ye who enter here….” This is far from an exhaustive list but I’m sure all your Chief Stews out there will recognise some if not all of the crimes on this list. If you are just entering the industry then bear the following in mind to keep your CS sweet! + “Be […]

We interviewed Gylan Manson, he gives us a first-hand account on his experience working as an Engineer along with industry advice, tips and tricks!     Name: Gylan Manson Nationality: British Qualification: Chief Engineer Unlimited       When and how did you realise you wanted to become an engineer? When I was 17, at the […]

Tim Clarke gives his take on honesty among yacht crew – This is a slightly controversial post which people won’t like but every single Captain and Head of Department will agree with me. I’m probably turning into a bitter, twisted cynic in my old age too but something which has irritated me for a while […]

Caroline from Quay Crew interviews a Chief Stew under the pseudonym Elizabeth. Here you will find out all about this role, and some great tips and tricks for succeeding as a chief stew – What made you join the yachting industry and how did you get into? So, I started out primarily because I wanted […]

Social media has become a huge part of our lives over the past decade. You will struggle not to find a yachty on some platform whether it be Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat. However sharing your life experiences online – such as boozy nights out, photos of beautiful locations or even becoming friends with high profile […]