Quay Crew Blog Welcome to the Quay Crew blog, where our team of industry experts and guest bloggers share their extensive knowledge of the superyacht sector; from tips on how to wow at interview stages and what qualities to look for in recruiting a world-class Captain to market trends and industry insights.

For those of you who don’t know me, I spent 25 years in yachting, the latter half of which was…

Just like those in positions to hire crew have a perception of what a good, okay, and bad candidate looks…

Jet skis are one of the most common toys onboard superyachts, popular with guests of all ages and abilities, so it’s important they are well maintained.

In a recent social media poll, 62% of crew said that their yacht was couples-friendly and while we have certainly…

As HODs settled in for the summer season, junior crew recruitment ramped up in the second quarter of 2023, representing more than 70% of superyacht jobs for Quay Crew.

Making a move to land can sometimes feel daunting for yacht crew, but there’s a unique opportunity to further your…

A topic currently gaining momentum is leadership in yachting, or more accurately, the lack of it. So what can Captains and HODs do to improve?

In a recent survey of junior crew, we asked what factors made them leave a yacht and what would encourage them to stay onboard.