Quay Crew has expanded and welcomes Samantha More to the team. A highly experienced recruitment professional, Samantha brings a lots to the Quay Crew table and we look forward to our clients and applicants meeting her. In the mean time, we thought you’d like to get to know her a little better with a quick […]
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Ever wondered what it takes to be a super yacht chef? How you get into it and what things you might be up against? We chatted with a successful onboard chef about how he got to where he is today.
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Quay Crew will be attending the 2015 Monaco Yacht show that will be celebrating its 25th year as a leading platform for showcasing the world’s most deluxe super yachts. The prestigious event will take place between the 23rd and 26th September in the serene and luxurious setting of the iconic Port Hercules.
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I thought it was time to cast my mind back to 2006 when I was taking my first tentative steps into the yachting world in Antibes and give any first timers a little insight into what it could be like. This is also a great example of taking what you can until something better comes […]
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Working as crew on a superyacht brings with it ups and downs. With long hours, little space and tedious tasks it’s not a walk in the park. However, if you can survive the pitfalls then the benefits can be incredibly rewarding and leave you with some amazing memories. If you’re considering a career as a […]
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When your feet are telling your brain that you’re on solid ground but you’re in fact constantly rocking and rolling on water, your brain gets confused and you get sick. It’s not inevitable but even the most experienced Yachtie can fall victim to a bout of sea sickness from time to time especially in choppy […]
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Landing your dream job on board a super yacht is the start of something extremely special. Arguably one of the most unique and varied careers, it offers incredible opportunities and unforgettable experiences. However, when your time on board comes to an end and you decide to move on to pastures new, aside from the memories […]
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You’ve become a neat freak – you know all the tricks to get unmentionable stains out of unspeakably expensive things, you cannot cope with a smudge and you certainly cannot handle sand… sand is dandruff of the devil. However, once you leave your stew role you’ll be house keeping’s version of Mary Berry.
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Yachting is an incredible industry that offers some truly knock out opportunities to the people who are fortunate enough to get a job. However, prior to entering the industry it’s a good idea to have a proper idea of what it entails and what might be expected of you. You’ll all have heard the amazing […]
Read More ›Every season we see hundreds, if not thousands of new crew looking to enter the industry, all with high hopes of getting their dream job. Eager to start a new adventure, maybe a start of a new life. Here’s our top tips for making the most of job opportunities…
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