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So you’re thinking about becoming a Yachtie?

You may have a friend or relative who already works in the industry, or you have watched TV programmes like Below Deck , you know working on a yacht is the right for you, but where do you start? 

With the potential to earn great money, travel, and work with loads of like-minded people, it’s not surprising this job ticks a lot of boxes for many people. 

Becoming a Yachtie and getting paid to work on luxury yachts may seem like a job and industry that only the elite can have access to, or it just seems too confusing to start. 

However, with an understanding of the requirements, certification, and having some expectations of what job role you should be looking for, starting work as a Yachtie will not seem so daunting.

What is a Yachtie?

Before we go any further, let’s make sure we are all singing off the same hymn sheet. 

A Yachtie is a broad term used to describe anyone who works on a yacht. More specifically, it has become the term for people working as yacht crew on superyachts. 

A superyacht is a very large boat that is extremely luxurious and often owned by multi millionaires and billionaires.

These Yachties who work on superyachts hold a number of different positions. Most Yachties will start their superyacht career working as a Deckhand or Stewardess. With more experience and responsibilities, your role will change as you progress up the career ladder. 

It’s worth noting there are other types of yachting and Yachties. The other kind of ‘Yachtie’ could describe those who hold their Yachtmaster qualification and have jobs like skipper charter boats. 

Job roles for new Yachties

Yachties new to the industry (also known as ‘Green’ Yachties) will traditionally apply for entry levels roles, which are Yacht Deckhands or Yacht Stewardesses. 

These are both very different jobs, so you need to be sure which one you want to do and start training for that career path.

Yacht Stewardess (Stew)

A Stewardess, or Steward , looks after the interior of the yacht. This means anything that happens inside the boat, you will be responsible for it. 

Think of any job in the hospitality industry and then combine it into one role on a yacht, that is what you will be doing.

From making beds, doing the laundry, cleaning, serving food, and hosting dinner, you will do it all to a 5-star standard. Anything less than perfect, and your guests won’t be satisfied.

It’s the small things that make the difference between high standards and exceptional standards. You must have a great eye for detail and be able to make sure no stone is left unturned. Everything on board the ship must be 100% perfect at all times.

You will be reporting to Chief Stew, who will be your manager and give you your task list. After a good few seasons as a green Stewardess, you will have enough experience and confidence to apply for Chief Stewardess roles.

Yacht Deckhand

In contrast to the Stewardess role, Deckhands look after the exterior of the boat. 

Predominantly a male role, Deckhands will do everything from general maintenance to cleaning the teak deck, looking after the toys (Jet Skis, etc.), and even driving the tenders.

Deckhands should know how a yacht operates, the basic terminology used onboard, how to tie knots, and loads and loads of enthusiasm. 

Deckhands may also dip in and out of helping the Stewardesses, and it isn’t uncommon for Deckhands to give a hand during busy evening meal preparation and service.

5 steps to Becoming a Yachtie

With an understanding of the job roles available, you can now decide which one best suits you. With the right attitude, qualifications, and knowing where to look for work, becoming a Yachtie is achievable for anyone who wants it. 

  • Have the right attitude
  • Pass an ENG1 medical
  • Complete STCW Basic Safety Training
  • Gain experience
  • Go to a superyacht marina

1. Have the right attitude

Along with gaining the correct qualifications to prove your competence, to become a Yachtie, you must have certain characteristics to thrive in this industry.

Yachties have to be well presented, articulate, know how to take orders, and be able to work hard, all with a smile and enthusiasm. You have to be able to work incredibly long hours, sometimes under stressful conditions, without losing your patience.

Having a job on a superyacht may sound glamorous, but if it’s your 10th day working in a row and you’ve got your head stuck down a toilet trying to clean it, you may want to think again. To become a Yachtie, you have to be happy with spending a lot of time away from home without seeing your friends and family. This may all seem obvious, but this situation does not suit everyone, and without careful consideration of the negatives, you will leave this industry quicker than when you arrived.

2. Pass ENG1 Medical

The first actionable step you need to take to become a Yachtie is gaining an ENG1 medical certificate. The ENG1 medical is an examination by an approved MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) Doctor to make sure you are fit and able to work at sea.

Every single person working at sea must have an ENG1 medical certificate , without this, you are not able to start working on superyachts. The examination will take around 45 minutes, during which the doctor will go through a checklist to make sure you have no underlying health conditions that may impact the safety of you or anyone else on board the ship.

The most common reason new yachties fail the ENG1 is colour blindness. Surprisingly many people can go through their whole life without knowing they are colour blind. However, on board a ship, this can have huge implications. If you cannot identify signals and lights correctly, it will be impossible for you to help navigate the ship in an emergency. Unfortunately, this means you cannot start work as a Yachtie.

3. Complete STCW Basic Safety Training

Another requirement for working at sea is completing STCW Basic Safety Training . Similar to the ENG1 you can only get a job on a yacht if you have the STCW certificate. 

STCW stands for ‘Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping’. It is to make sure that all Seafarers have an understanding of what to do in an emergency and are aware of the procedures required. 

STCW Courses are action-packed and quite a bit of fun. From fire fighting to sea survival, you will get stuck in learning, and learn loads of new skills.

4. Gain experience 

If you are lucky enough to have a job offer on a superyacht, then having your ENG1 and STCW certificates will be enough.

Don’t worry if you haven’t already got a job offer, it’s quite normal to go through all these steps and not have a job lined up yet. If this is the case, gaining more experience and qualifications is a good idea to give you a competitive advantage over anyone else applying for the same job role. 

This is achieved through signing up to a Deckhand or Stewardess Course. On these courses, you will get your standard STCW certificate and a list of extra qualifications demonstrating your competence, ability, and commitment to the industry. 

Deckhands will learn how to drive a small yacht, engine maintenance, general yacht repair, and how to clean teak properly. Stewardesses will understand wine and how to serve it, the art of flower arranging, and how to drive a powerboat. 

5. Go to a superyacht marina

After you have completed your superyacht training, now is the time to head out to France and look for work. Along with signing up to yacht crew recruitment agencies, going to one of the main superyacht marinas and handing out your CV to Captains is a great way to find work. This is known as dockwalking.

If you complete your Superyacht Course with us, you will have the option of signing up to our recruitment day in Antibes, France. We head out to France as a group, talk you through the process and offer you our industry contacts.

This is a great way to start your journey, and all our students find work in no time.

How much do Yachties make?

So you’ve heard you can make a good amount of money working on superyachts? Along with the travel, the great salary is why many people decide to become a Yachtie.

Like a job within any industry, salary varies. A Superyacht will agree on a crew salary budget with the owner of the yacht.

If you are just starting out, you can expect a salary of around €2,200 – €3,200 per month. However, the industry standard is €2,500 per month. Once you gain more experience and qualifications, your salary will increase. 

When you look at the salary at face value, it looks great but not incredible, however when you are at sea, you have zero outgoings. Working on a yacht means you don’t have to pay rent, bills, or buy food which will save you heaps of money compared with working at home.

If you want to see the salaries of all yacht crew, check out our Salary Guide.

Do Yachties pay taxes?

Another reason why the salary is so appealing is that in most cases Yachties don’t have to pay tax. 

This is a government scheme called the Seafarers Earning Deduction , and providing you are eligible, Yachties can keep 100% of their earnings.

To be able to apply for Seafarers Earning Deduction, you must be working on a ship outside of UK waters for a period of 365 days. This doesn’t mean you have to spend a whole year at once away from home, rather you can only apply once all the days you work on a yacht adds up to 365.

Being able to understand this tax scheme will be hugely beneficial before you start working on a Superyacht. 

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How To Become A Yachtie: Essential Guide

Are you wondering how to become a yachtie? With over 10 Years of experience in the industry, I know what it takes!

Follow this step-by-step guide on how to get into yachting and fast-track your goal of finding your dream job.

Here, I will provide insight into what it takes to enter this exclusive industry and offer tips for securing your first yacht job.

Table of Contents

What is a Yachtie?

A Yachtie is a term used to describe anyone who works on a yacht. You will be welcomed to a world of free travel, adventure, lots of money, and experiences of a lifetime.

If you’re starting your search for becoming a yachtie, there are a few positions you can apply for, namely stewardess or deckhand.

A stewardess is an entry-level position working within the interior of the yacht. This role covers a range of tasks, including but not limited to housekeeping, laundry, bartending, table scaping, floral arrangements, serving and hosting guests.

A deckhand’s role is to maintain the exterior of the yacht. Duties will include cleaning, polishing, varnishing, sanding, caulking, and any other maintenance work required.

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Mandatory Qualifications to Becoming a Yachtie

In order to get a job in the yachting industry, every seafarer has to have the STCW basic training certification and pass an ENG1 medical certificate.

The STCW (Standards of Training and Certification of Watchkeeping) is an internationally mandated course and a minimum requirement for anyone who wishes to work on a yacht.

The training focuses on basic safety skills and knowledge to ensure that all crew know how to handle emergency situations onboard as well as basic safe working practices.

This STCW course is comprised of 4 modules, takes 5 days to complete, and is valid for 5 years. The modules include:

  • Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
  • Firefighting and prevention (FFP)
  • Elementary First Aid (EFA)
  • Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR)

In 2010, the STCW convention added a new module requirement to the basic safety training. The Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA) module is a requirement for all crew working on ISPS-compliant vessels (over 500gross tons/+50m).

Furthermore, if you are going to become a yachtie with designated security duties, you require the PDSD (proficiency in designated security duties) course. I recommend you just skip straight to the PSDS course which is a one-day online course and includes PSA.

6 people dressed in firefighting gear at their STCW training course, training to become a yachtie

An ENG1 is a basic medical examination carried out by an MCA (Maritime Coastguard Agency) certified doctor. This confirms that you are in a fit condition to work on a yacht and mandatory to becoming a yachtie.

Without passing this medical check, you will not be able to work on a yacht. This has to be done with an  MCA approved doctor .

Before we move on to other courses that are not mandatory, I am going to nail down some more essential items to consider if you want to become a yachtie.

Passports and Visas Required to Become a Yachtie

This is a big one and not easy for all to figure out when becoming a yachtie.

When you work on a yacht it is likely to travel to all sorts of destinations around the world. In order for you to do that you need to hold a passport or obtain certain visa’s that allow you to travel and work in those areas.

Look into your personal situation and passport to identify which visa you need.

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B1/B2 Visa – Needed to Enter the United States and Surrounding Waters

This visa is notoriously hard to obtain, but once you have it, it will be valid for 10 years!

The B1/B2 is a combination VISITOR visa, a non-immigrant visa for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (b1) or for tourism (b2), or for a combination of both (b1/b2).

When you have this visa, it does not mean you can work in the United States or be employed by a U.S. employer. For yachting purposes, it allows you to enter the U.S. to work on a yacht that is flagged by another state (such as Cayman Islands, Jamaica etc).

In order to get this visa, you need to have a job lined up so that the Captain can give you paperwork to go the embassy to apply for the visa. This is unfortunately very rare as Captain’s are going to hire superyacht crew that already hold visa’s and are available immediately.

However, if you land a job on a yacht in the Mediterranean , you might get lucky. If that boat is planning on crossing for the Caribbean Season , and the Captain wants to keep you on for the following season, then they will assist you in obtaining the B1/B2 visa.

Schengan Visa – Needed to Enter Europe for the Mediterranean Season

A Schengan visa is a short stay visa that allows a person to travel to any member of the Schengen area, per stay, up to 90 days for tourism or business purposes. For more information on how to apply for this visa, go to the Schengen info website.

You really want to try get yourself a multi-entry visa. This way you can travel freely in Europe and locate yourself in the right place at the right time.

How to get into Yachting with the Perfect Yachting CV

It is crucial to have a well-laid-out Yacht CV that showcases your skills and grabs the attention of the Captain.  

If you’re looking to work on a yacht but you don’t have any previous experience, it can be tough to stand out from other crew members.

Give the Captain or agent a reason to stop and read your CV. Here are a few tips and tricks for writing the perfect yacht CV.

  • Have a professional head and shoulders photo of yourself, look smart, professional, and friendly. DON’T TAKE A SELFIE.
  • Write a simple yet captivating objective. Highlight the job you are aiming for as well as why you are the best candidate.
  • SPELL CHECK!! I cannot reiterate this enough. When we work in an industry that requires you to be meticulous and show attention to detail, spelling errors in a CV are not a good start.
  • Keep it simple and try to highlight ANY attributes/experiences that could be transferable to yachting.  
  • There are certain bits of information that are crucial to a CV that you do not want to leave out. You need to list your personal information such as health status, passport and visa’s held, education, contact info, location, and availability. You also need an objective, work experience, any additional courses and skills you hold, references, and some hobbies and interests.
  • Have a Word document and PDF version of your CV as different agents will have a preference.

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Where to Be and When in Order to Become a Yachtie

It is important to base yourself in the right place and at the right time in order to become a yachtie.

Wherever you decide to go, you will want to head over a few weeks before the season starts.

Boats will be arriving from having crossed the Atlantic, or coming out of the yard and getting themselves ready for the season ahead. These boats will be looking for day workers so you want to position yourself near the main marinas and start networking.

“Daywork” is when you get hired on a day-to-day basis, earning cash and assisting boats as they need extra help onboard.

Daywork is a great way to get experience as a Yachtie. It can either lead to you getting a full-time job or if you’ve made a good impression on the crew but they don’t have an open position, they are likely to pass on your CV to boats that are looking.

Captains prefer to hire crew that come recommended by other captains. Never stop working hard to make a good impression!

Another good time to seek work is towards the end of the season. If crew are looking to resign, they generally wait until the end of the season so you can bet that there will be a lot of positions opening up.

Also, keep an eye out for Boat shows, these are busy times for yachts and they will always need extra help. Some of the biggest boat shows are:

  • Fort Lauderdale Boat Show: End of October
  • Antigua Boat Show: Early December
  • Monaco Boat Show: End of September

aerial view of a marina filled with hundreds of yachts and boats

The Mediterranean Summer Season (April/May to September/October)

In the Mediterranean, the best place to position yourself is in Antibes in the South of France. This is one of the biggest yachting hubs with a lot of crew houses and yacht agents. You are also not far from other popular locations such as Monaco and Nice.

Palma on the island of Mallorca is also one of the biggest yachting hubs to be situated with a lot of marinas, agents and crew housing.

The United States and Caribbean Winter Season (November/December to March/April)

The biggest hub for yachting in America is Fort Lauderdale, and in the Caribbean, it is Antigua and St Maarten.

I do not recommend flying into America and dock walking if you are not a citizen or green card holder. This is ILLEGAL and could get you into trouble.

Sign Up to Yacht Crew Agencies

Sign up with as many crew agencies as possible, as most Captains will use agencies to find crew.

This process can be tedious but make sure you take the time to fill out all your information correctly and login regularly to keep your information up to date.

This is also an opportunity to try arrange interviews with the agents as they can better get to know you rather than just reading your CV. Make a good impression and agents will be sure to put your CV forward where possible.

Here are some popular crew agencies you should sign up with to get started: Luxury Yacht Group, Blue Water Yachting, The Crew Network, Cotton Crews, YotSpot, Northrop and Johnson, HR Crew, Burgess and Elite Crew.

There will also be a lot of job posts happening on Facebook and social media so keep an eye out there too.

Yachting Facebook pages you will want to join and check regularly are: Fort Lauderdale Yacht Crew, Palma Yacht Crew, Antibes Yacht Crew and anything else that pops up with job posts.

three yacht stewardesses wearing tropical glasses

Additional Courses to Consider to Become a Yachtie

Here are a few courses that aren’t mandatory to become a Yachtie, but you might consider doing if you want to get some more experience or to boost your CV above the rest.

In some situations, relatable experience might be more important than holding a certificate. This will all really depend on the position you are going for, your budget, and your relatable land-based experience.

Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2

This course is for a yacht stewardess or steward , as well as chefs. Larger boats will require this certification so I do recommend it

Interior Start Up Courses

This entails approximately 5 days in which you will be taught all the basics of life onboard including service, cleaning, laundry, wine service, flower arranging, table setting and much more.

These courses can be great to boost your confidence and gain some insight into what you can expect onboard as a yacht stew.

Power Boat Level 2

If you are pursuing a deckhand position then this is the very first entry-level course you will need.

Approved Engine Course, this will be the first entry-level course if you are thinking of pursuing an engineering career.

a man driving a tender doing a training course to become a yachtie

Attitude is Key

Once you’ve made it this far and you are out there trying to become a yacht crew member, just remember you are competing with a lot of people that are doing the same thing.

Your attitude is SO important.

When living on a yacht in a tight space with a bunch of other people, working crazy long days and sometimes feeling worn out, it is fundamental to have a good team of “good people”.

So work hard, put in the extra hours, stay positive, and remain professional at all times. You may not have the experience right now, but making a good impression and having the willingness to learn will take you far.

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Do you speak yachtie? A-Z glossary of Yachting terms

Updated: Apr 24, 2023

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Superyacht industry has its own unique set of terminologies, that may seem confusing to someone who is new to superyachting. While some of the terms used is borrowed from the boating industry, others are unique to the superyacht world. In this article, we will explore the most common terms used in the superyacht industry, and help newcomers understand the language of yachties.

Aft – The back of the yacht. It is also known as the stern, and it’s where the yacht’s engines and steering mechanisms are located.

AIS - AIS, or Automatic Identification System, is used to track other vessels and communicate with them. This is important for safety and navigation.

Anchor - A heavy weight that is dropped from the yacht to hold it in place.

Abeam - At a right angle to the center of a vessel’s length

APA - APA or Advanced Provisioning Allowance is an additional charter fee paid in advance to cover the cost of provisions such as fuel, food and drink, and marina fees. The APA is usually 30% of the charter fee.

Bow – The front of the yacht. This is the direction the yacht moves towards.

Beam - The beam of a yacht refers to its width, measured at its widest point. This is an important measurement, as it can impact a yacht's stability and performance.

Berth - A designated space in a marina or on a yacht where a yacht can be docked or anchored.

Bridge - The area of the yacht where the captain navigates and controls the yacht.

Bilge - The deepest part of the vessel’s hull often used for storage

Crew – The team of people who work on a yacht. This includes the captain, first mate, deckhands, steward(ess), chef, and engineers.

Captain - The captain is the person in charge of the yacht and its crew. They are responsible for the safety of the yacht and its passengers, as well as navigating the vessel.

Capstan - A winch used to wind in an anchor and tighten lines

Draft – The distance from the waterline to the bottom of the yacht’s hull. This measurement is important for determining the depth of water needed to navigate safely.

Displacement - The weight of the yacht when fully loaded.

Deckhand - A crew member responsible for maintaining the exterior of the yacht.

EPIRB – Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon. This device is used to send a distress signal in case of an emergency.

ENG1 - MCA-approved medical certificate required for all crew on commercial superyachts.

ENGINEER - The engineer or chief engineer ensures the safe and efficient operation of the main propulsion and all auxiliary systems on board, including deck machinery, tenders and toys, and all hotel services. He/She is the one that keeps toilet flushing, AC working and the galley power on as some would also say 😊

Fender – A cushion or bumper that is placed between the yacht and the dock or another vessel to prevent damage.

First Mate - The second in command after the captain.

Flybridge - An open deck on the top of the yacht.

Foredeck - The forward part of the deck of a ship, usually level with the main deck

GPS – Global Positioning System. This is used for navigation and to pinpoint the yacht’s location.

Galley - The galley is the kitchen on a yacht. Depending on the size of the yacht, it may be a small space with limited amenities or a fully equipped professional kitchen.

Gunwhale - The upper edge of a yacht’s sides

Gross Tonnage - This is a measurement of the volume of the yacht’s enclosed spaces.

Hull – The body of the yacht that floats on the water. The hull design affects the yacht’s performance and efficiency.

Head - The head is the bathroom on a yacht. Depending on the size of the yacht, there may be multiple heads for guests and crew.

Interior – The living quarters of the yacht. This includes cabins, the galley, and the salon.

IMO - IMO stands for International Maritime Organisation and is the United Nations agency responsible for the safety and security of shipping

Jib - on sailing yachts, it is the foresail

Jacuzzi – well... Do we need to say what it is? 😊 A hot tub on a yacht. It’s a luxurious addition to any yacht and can provide a relaxing soak after a day of activities.

Knot – A unit of speed used in navigation. One knot is equal to one nautical mile per hour.

Keel - On sailing vessels, a structural framework that runs longitudinally along the centreline of a hull to increase stability

LOA – Length Overall. This is the length of the yacht from the tip of the bow to the end of the stern. It is a common way to measure the size of the yacht.

Leeward - The side sheltered from the wind

Mooring – The process of securing the yacht to a dock or anchor. It’s important to moor the yacht properly to prevent damage and ensure safety.

Mile - Nautical Mile (to be more precise) is a unit used in measuring distances at sea, equal to 1,852 meters

Navigation – The process of determining the yacht’s position and direction. This includes using GPS, charts, and other navigation tools.

Net Tonnage - Net tonnage is a measurement of a yacht's cargo carrying capacity. This measurement takes into account the yacht's volume and the amount of cargo it can carry.

Owner – The person or entity that owns the yacht. The one you need to satisfy (almost) anytime for (almost) anything! They may hire a crew to operate the yacht or use a management company.

Overhead - The overhead on a yacht refers to the ceiling or roof of a cabin or room. This can be important for crew to know when moving around the yacht

Port – The left side of the yacht when facing the bow. It’s important to know port and starboard when navigating a yacht.

Quarter - The quarter of a yacht refers to the aft part of the vessel. This can be an important area for crew to work in when mooring or maneuvering the yacht.

Quality – The level of excellence and attention to detail that goes into building and maintaining a yacht. High-quality materials and craftsmanship are essential for a safe and comfortable yacht.

Radar – A device used to detect other vessels or objects in the water. This is important for avoiding collisions and navigating in poor visibility.

Rudder - An underwater blade used for steering

Steward(ess) – A crew member responsible for maintaining the interior of the yacht and attending to the guests. This includes cleaning, cooking, and serving meals.

Superstructure - The part of the yacht above the hull, including the decks and cabins.

Salon - The living room on a yacht.

Starboard - the right side of the yacht (when facing the bow).

Stern - The rear end of a yacht.

Tender – A smaller boat used to transport guests or supplies to and from the yacht. It’s important to have a reliable tender for accessing remote areas and exploring.

Trimming - Adjusting the angle of the sails on a sailing yacht

Underway – The state of the yacht when it’s moving. This is different from being at anchor or docked.

Varnish – A protective coating used on the yacht’s woodwork. Varnish needs to be regularly maintained to keep the yacht looking beautiful.

Windlass – A device used to raise and lower the anchor. This is important for anchoring the yacht securely and safely.

Warp - A line used for anchoring or mooring

X-ray – A medical test that crew members may need to undergo to ensure they are healthy and fit to work on a yacht. Crew members need to be in good physical condition to handle the demands of the job, especially when they stay a long time at sea.

Yachtie – A term used to refer to someone who works on a yacht. This includes crew members such as the captain, first mate, deckhands, steward(ess), chef, and engineers. Being a yachtie is not just a job, but a lifestyle that requires a unique set of skills and knowledge. One of the most important aspects of being a successful yachtie is being able to communicate effectively with your crew members and guests. Superyacht terminology can be complex and daunting for newcomers, but with some guidance and practice, anyone can learn to speak yachtie.

Zulu Time – A standardized time used in navigation and communication on yachts. It’s also known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) or Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This ensures that everyone on the yacht is on the same schedule, regardless of their location.

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So you caught a glimpse of a beautiful yacht sitting in the harbor and saw the crew hard at work serving guests and keeping the vessel in Bristol shape? Quietly you said to yourself… “that seems like an awesome job, how do I throw my hat in the ring for that job and become a real Yachtie?!”

Fear not, I’m here to help guide you through the process of getting your first crew job and donning the official title of Yachtie. But please be warned there are hazards associated with working crew on a yacht:

  • You may have feelings of euphoria and will never look at a traditional 9-5 in the same light
  • Your tan will definitely be the envy of all your friends
  • Your passport will rack up some unique stamps along the way
  • Most importantly, at the end of the day, you’ll have a blast doing what you do for a living

Once you hop onboard and go down the path to becoming a yachtie it becomes much more than a job, its a lifestyle. You spend your days on the water, in the sun, smelling the crisp salt air, not adhering to a traditional schedule. There’s nothing better and the longer you stay in the game the harder it becomes to give up the life.

Now that you’ve been properly warned about the side effects of becoming a yachtie. Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of what it actually takes to hop on one of these beauties and care for her. For starters, take a mental note of what kind of boating skills you have. Are you a complete newbie having never washed one and have only gone out for the occasional sunset cruise on a friends boat? Or are you a seasoned salt ready to tackle anything Mother Nature or the yacht throws at you.

What does a Yachties typical day consist of?

Before I give you the requirements for landing your first gig on a mega or superyacht, why don’t we take a look into the daily life of a yachtie and see if you’re up for the task. You start your day off by getting up before your owners or guest, which in some cases is pretty early. So if you’re not a morning person the yacht crew life may not be the life for you. Then you hit the decks and chamois dry the whole boat. Be sure to remove fingerprints off of the stainless and make sure those windows look crisp! Then you take all the covers off of the cushions and make sure the boat is ready for your owners to enjoy.

After you get the boat squared away then you can grab some food for yourself. By this time the owners are usually stirring and ready to enjoy an action-packed day onboard. Usually, they’ll take it easy during the mornings. Then they’ll want to leave the dock, go for a slow cruise then throw the hook. Be sure to put every toy in the water including skis and tubes and have dinner on the hook. After you’ve watched another beautiful sunset its time to head back to the dock. From there your guests will continue to enjoy some drinks and some quality time onboard.

Finally, they decide to call it a night. You cover the boat up and crash yourself. Then in the morning rinse and repeat. Eat, sleep, yacht, repeat.

Now that you have a gist of the daily grind, what background do you need to hop onboard your first gig?

1. Hone Your Deckhand Skills

First, I would start getting some basic skills down pat, if you have none. Learn how to properly wash and care for the aesthetics of a boat. See if any local detailing companies are looking for an extra set of hands for their weekly care customers.

2. Search For Day Work

After you’ve got washing, and chamois’ing down pat, lets log some sea time. If you have friends who are day captains see if they are looking for a mate. Chances are they need a good, reliable mate.

Do some trips with them, you’ll develop a good rhythm of what it takes to get various size boats on and off the dock. It racks up those coveted days on the water so you can earn your ticket down the road.

Honestly, I love day work, moving different boats around for dealers, its a chance to experience so many different systems and trips and not the same routine like being full-time.

3. Get Your Certifications

After all of this, do you still have burning desire to embrace the yachtie lifestyle? I hope so…

Now its time to hit the classroom. In order to crew on a larger yacht at a minimum, you need your STCW 95. Which stands for, Standards of Training, Certification, and Watch-keeping for Seafarers.

The course consists of 5 elements and will take 5 days to complete. In order to successfully obtain it, you need to complete all five elements.

  • Personal Survival
  • Fire Fighting
  • First Aid & CPR
  • Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
  • Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)

Like anything else, this certification helps to show captains, and owners you mean business and aren’t trying to just hop on cause its “cool” to work on a boat.

4. Grow Your Network

After you received your certification, its time to start networking. The best opportunities within my boating career have come through my network, time and time again. If you took my advice above about working for someone cleaning boats or hopping on a delivery or two chances are you’ve met some key players in the game. But remember that day work is also good for something else, building references. Any captain and owner is going to want to make a few phone calls to get a feel for you.

While building your network up of captains, deckhands, brokers and anyone else who can help you accomplish your goal of landing your first gig on a yacht, you need to work on your resumé.

5. Craft The Perfect Resumé

Your resumé needs to paint a picture of who you are. Illustrate how energetic you, that you’re a team player ( a must considering you’re putting your life in the hands of those you sail with, things can happen in a split second on the high seas.) Make sure to get a nice headshot, that’s an industry standard to attach to your resumé.

Think long and hard about what truly sets you apart from everyone else vying to become a yachtie. What makes you memorable next the other persons application in the pile? This will help you to get captains to pick up the phone to speak with you, without knowing you personally.

6. Work With A Crew Placement Agency

Once you’ve dialed in your resumé and you’re ready to fire it off but where do you send it? A job board? Hang it at a marina?

Your best bet would be to register with a superyacht crew agency. There are a variety of ways you can go about this. Do a google search for an agency and you will yield a bunch of good results to inquire with.

Another way would be to do some research into large brokerage houses. They typically have a crew division, helping to place crew with newly sold boats or signup with larger boats to help place when someone leaves a boat.

Those are the two best avenues to help get your phone to ring. But like anything else don’t just wait for the phone to ring. Stay in touch with your placement agent be top of mind so when their phone rings with an opportunity it’s your number they dial first!

Be proactive and keep in touch is some of the best advice I can give, being in the right place at the right time will be the difference a lot of the time from getting landing that yachtie gig and it going to someone else. Talk to the captain who you helped with day work, your broker friends, you never know they could have just hung up with someone looking for crew!

To Sum It All Up

Lastly, while you’re waiting to land that first full-time yachtie opportunity, keep doing day work. It is the most valuable way to hone your skills before you hop onboard a larger yacht and will give you the confidence to excel in your newfound career… I mean way of life.

So go out there and make your dream a reality and get lost in the yachtie culture, you won’t regret it. You already took the first step and researched how to get your foot in the door.

If you need some help figuring out how to get started if you’re still struggling feel free to reach out.

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How would you like to travel the world with no expenses while getting paid to do so?

Sounds too good to be true, but it’s not!

Working on superyachts, that is exactly what happens. You get paid a great wage all while traveling the world with no expenses.

Most readers have already heard about working for a cruise line, however, not many people know they can skip the crowded cruise ships and work on a Superyacht for the rich and famous.

If you have seen or heard of “ Below Deck ” then you already know all about the yachting industry.

With the popularity of this TV drama series, more and more people are trying to get into the industry.

But with more people applying for jobs each year, it is getting harder and harder to break into the industry. This is why I decided to write this, to help people like you on how to become a yachtie.

How To Get Into Yachting

Before you start your career in yachting, you’ll need to get your STCW 95 and your ENG 1. YOU CANNOT WORK ON A YACHT WITHOUT THESE.

The STCW 95 is a one-week basic training course that costs around $1000-$1500 depending on where you take it. To find a location near you go to the STCW 95 course .

This course covers basic firefighting training, first aid, and sea survival. You will be in charge of a multi-million dollar, even billion-dollar yacht.

They want to make sure you are wise and capable of taking care of it.

You will also need to get your ENG 1 before you can begin working on a yacht. It is a simple health exam to ensure you are physically fit and is entirely for safety reasons.

You can’t be out at sea and have health issues that might require emergency evacuation.

It is normally a good idea to get your ENG 1 while you are taking your STCW 95 course. There are only a handful of doctors that are permitted to assign you an exam.

They all tend to work from where the yachts are based and the exam will be in high demand.

The ENG 1 is usually around $100 – $150, and it only takes about 15 minutes, but it is REQUIRED.

For anyone interested in working for the deck department, it is a disadvantage if you are color blind.

If you are only wanting to go yachting for a year or two, this won’t be a problem. But, if you want to make this a career and work your way up to captain then you will not be able to do so.

You will be in the wheelhouse at night and doing watches so you’ll need to know the difference between red and green lights.

Not sure what you want to do on a yacht? Click here for the best entry-level jobs .

Also, be aware that yachting is a very old-school industry, and having visible tattoos might hurt your chances of getting a job. Although this is becoming less and less of an issue.

11 Tips On How To Become A Yachtie

Standard CV photo for the yachting industry

1. Make a Kick-Ass CV

With more and more people joining the yachting industry, you have to make yourself stand out for an entry-level position.

A standard CV in the yachting industry includes a professional photo of yourself (Be sure to wear a white polo shirt ), nationality, date of birth, smoker/nonsmoker, tattoos, and previous work experience.

Also include hobbies, places you’ve lived, accomplishments, and what you do for fun.

You never know what will get you hired, it could be that time you climbed Kilimanjaro! If the first mate that is hiring has also done this, he will most likely put you in front of the line and call you first.

If you pass the phone interview and get along well with the crew, you will most likely get the job.

Canva is also a great place to go to get a great CV template to make yourself stand out

2. Dockwalk

Dock walking is like cold calling but in person. You have to get used to rejection in yachting, you might not be the right fit for one yacht but you will be the perfect fit for another.

DON’T take rejection personally and DON’T give up.

One of the best ways to get a job in yachting is by dock walking, talking to the crew, and asking if they have any day work.

After your day work, you never know what might turn into a full-time job. Yachting is all about networking.

For a full guide on dockwalking

3. Yachting Facebook Groups

Facebook is great these days for their group forums. Jobs are constantly being posted in Facebook groups so join as many as possible.

They are also great for keeping up-to-date with topics that are going on in the industry.

Joining one of these groups is a great way to find out information on How to become a yachtie or how to land your dream job.

Be sure to focus on groups for the area you are based in. If you are in Fort Lauderdale, it doesn’t make sense to join a crew Facebook group based in Antibes, boats want local crew.

If you are new to the industry, no one is going to fly you out to the boat.

Be aware of what you post in these groups, greenies are constantly ridiculed for foolish posts and stupid questions.

But if you are clever enough to post a creative or funny posting looking for work, it might even land you a job : )

Here are some great Facebook groups to get you started

  • Yacht Crew Wanted
  • Med Yacht Crew Jobs
  • Yacht Chef Jobs

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4. Daywork123

This is a great website for crew seeking work in South Florida, they are constantly posting jobs and day work. You can upload your CV and apply for jobs that are posted here.

If you post your CV on this website be awake and ready to work by 8am. You can get a phone call at any time and they likely want you to start work right away.

They say the early bird catches the worm, in yachting, it’s all about who can show up ready to work first.

However, I only recommend this website if you are legal to work in the US.

Immigration has been known to look for illegal workers here, and sometimes even set up traps. The last thing you want to happen is to get caught looking for work before your career even starts.

5. Drop Off Your CV At Local Yachting Spots

If you want to get a job on a Superyacht, it is best to go where the superyachts are based: South Florida, Antibes or even Palma.

Like I said before if you don’t have the experience, no one is going to fly you to the boat.

Wherever yachts are based, there are local yachting bars or uniform shops that are great for green crew to leave their CV’s behind.

Boat crews go there often when they are looking to hire.

If you are in Fort Lauderdale you can drop your CV off at Smallwoods, a crew uniform shop. If you are in Antibes then you can post them in the Blue Lady, a local yachting bar.

Put a copy of your CV or business card in these types of places.

Be sure to keep an eye on it, go in and move it to the front of the line if you are still looking for work.

It’s all about being at the front of the line if you want to get a job.

6. NETWORK with Superyacht Crew

Yachting crew busy at work

I can’t tell you how important this one is, network, network, network…. You need to be social and likable to make it in yachting.

Not only are you going to be working with the same people every day, but you also live with them. They become your family away from family and you have to see them and get along 24/7.

If you are a person who likes your personal space, yachting is most likely not for you.

You might be traveling the world with the same 7 people for the next 2 years, you need to get along.

So network, and talk to everyone you meet or pass by because you never know where your first job will come from.

It could be as simple as talking to someone in line at the grocery store.

Or letting someone cut in front of you at a crowded bar that helps land you your first job.

7. APPLY, APPLY, APPLY

You are not going to get a job on a Superyacht unless you keep applying and sending out your CV. On average you should be sending your CV out at least 20 times a day.

Most likely you might only hear back from one or two of the boats, sometimes none.

But you can’t give up.  You might not be the right fit for 100 yachts, but you will be the perfect match for one.

You just have to keep on applying until you land your first job.

Because you are technically not a yachtie until you get your first job.

8. Triton/ Social Superyacht Events

This comes back to networking. You have to get involved in the yachting community and go to local events in your area if you ever want to get a job.

Triton holds some great events frequently, so it’s a good idea to check them out and see what’s going on in your area.

Networking is key if you ever want to get a job. Talk to captains, add people on Facebook and most importantly be friendly and social. No one wants to hire an unfriendly crew member that isn’t social.

9. Airdrop Your CV or Business Cards

Ok, I had never made b usiness cards, but they are truly effective. Nothing is worse than being caught without your CV when someone is looking to hire and you are the perfect fit.

Always have business cards in your pocket, they are much easier to hand out than your CV.

Another tip is to have your CV on your phone ready to Airdrop or email. Yachting is a fast industry.

When a boat needs a crew member to start, it was most likely yesterday. The person who can start the fastest is usually the one they will hire.

There are hundreds if not thousands of crew members looking to join the industry and everyone is replaceable.

10. Yachting Crew Houses

Stay in a crew house when looking for work, this will give you a great opportunity to network.

Think of a hostel except everyone staying there is in the industry, in-between jobs and usually looking for work. I was able to score my first job from a crew house.

A girl in my crew house was fired from a boat because she was unable to cook.

Since I was cooking she recommended me and voila! That is how I got my first permanent job.

Check out Facebook to find a crew house in your area. If you are in Fort Lauderdale I highly recommend Ancorhed Crew House .

If you keep doing all of the above until you land your first permanent job, I promise you will get a job on a superyacht.

Keep trying and don’t give up. I promise you will get a job if you follow these steps.

It is a dream job for some. A job that lets you travel the world making money while having no expenses.

All of your expenses on the yacht are paid for! Including your shampoo and deodorant.

You will also have all of your meals cooked for you by an amazing chef, and your laundry washed, ironed and folded.

It is the perfect job for anyone looking for an alternative lifestyle, to save a ton of money, and travel.

Downsides Of Working On Yachts

Once you are a yachtie, you will realize that is does have its downsides.

You have no personal space or private life, you are at the beck and call of the owner 24/7 year-round.

So you can throw out planning for anything or going home for family events.

It is unstable. Depending on the yacht, you can be let go from a position for any reason.

You will also have to be off the boat within hours ( luckily they do have to pay for your ticket home).

Also, it is a very sexist industry.

If you can’t handle that, don’t join the industry.

Besides modeling, it is the only industry that not only allows but requires you to put a picture on your CV.

There are stories of girls getting fired because of their hair color, they were too short, or the owner’s wife thought they were too pretty.

You have very different working rights than you are used to. Forget about overtime. You will be working long hours, holidays and weekends.

If you don’t like it they will simply find someone who does. At times you will work 18 hours or more a day, sleep very little, and you won’t step foot on land for weeks.

However, without expenses, you should be able to save a lot of money. When you are working all the long hours you can’t spend your paychecks.

But when you do have to time off you are able to do some awesome things.

You will meet some amazing people. Collect stories that your friends back home will never believe.

It’s not for everyone, but if you can deal with the downsides of it, it is completely worth it.

Thanks for reading. I hope you enjoyed this article on “How to become a yachtie”

So are you ready to get a job on a Superyacht or are you looking for other cool jobs to do aboard ?

What Qualifications Do I Need To Work On A Superyacht?

You only need two qualifications to work on a Superyacht. The first is your STCW 95 a one-week training course and the other is your ENG 1 a psychical medical exam. These are the basic qualifications for entry, but there are more courses you can do to better your odds of getting a job.

Is It Easy To Get A Job On a Superyacht?

Yes! It is easy to get a job on a superyacht, it just takes a little determination. Females tend to have better luck starting out than males, but as long as you don’t give up you will land yourself a job on a superyacht.

How Much Do You Make Working On A Superyacht?

You normally make around $3,000 – $3,500 as an entry-level yacht employee. This does not include your free room and board, as well as all your toiletries and uniforms that are paid for. Salaries will go up every year that you continue to work in the industry.

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I would like to know more about the course prices and if you may have accommodation for learners

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It all depends on where you take the course, as it is offered all around the world. However, it is normally around $1000. You can also normally find a room to rent near where the course is being held for around $200 a week.

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What do you do if 1. you are not a US citizen (for jobs in Fort Lauderdale). 2. if you don’t live in Fort Lauderdale or near a dock?

You don’t have to be US citizens, if you are able to work in Europe you can also try Antibes.

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Can older people work. There age 61

Generally, it is a pretty young industry. Especially when you are starting out and have no experience. I think they would really struggle to find work, especially if they are just getting started.

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Please I would love a job please

Do the steps I write about in this post and you will get one : )

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good day, can I apply as a crew?

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First, you need to get your STCW, and after that you can apply.

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Hi my name is sasha from south africa 19years old of age looking for job with no experience

You should totally get your STCW 95 and apply to work on the yachts.

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Yachties are a not-so-rare breed now, with well over 100,000 people calling themselves yachties, or yacht crew these days.

And that number is rising, what with all of those yacht crew who are streaming into Antibes every season (Looking at you, South African influx) and Florida (This one goes out to everyone who watched a season of “Below Deck” and declared they wanted a gap year!)

Yachties are dime a dozen. But really makes us stand out?

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Where to find yachties?

Hardly an exclusive bunch, it’s easy to find yachties if you are looking in the right stomping grounds.

Rybovich bar in West Palm beach , The Hop Store in Antibes, and Corner Bar in Palma De Mallorca are the 3 main yachtie hotspots.

Of course, there are always rouge yacht crew who roam off the beaten track and make it as far as Clematis Street, Juan Les Pins and Santa Catalina. #sointrepid.

The latest yachtie trend is buying scooters to get around in ports. A few old-timers are still cruising the docks on skateboards but recently more yacht crew have invested in portable scooters. As dorky as they look, the range for exploring further afield from the dock is one positive.

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Yachties are almost always at a bar

Once shore leave has been granted, yacht crew disperse to the nearest bars to sink copious amounts of beer, gin and rosé. (More on that later.)

The local bar is akin to a yachties crew mess when they hit land.

If the boats docked in a smaller village like La Seyne-sur-mer you can guarantee that the only bar in town will be full of rowdy yacht crew every night until the boat pulls out. Expect to see yachties come in and greet the owner and staff by name.

Yacht crew hunt in packs

Rarely will you see a yachtie sitting at a cafe with their head buried in the literary works of Shakespeare alone. Oh no, fellow yachties are almost always in groups.

As soon as that boats tied up and wash down is complete, you can bet that everyone who is not on watch will head to the bar together. Never mind they have been at sea or on charter and in each other’s faces for weeks on end. The start of the night will always happen with a solid group.

Inadvertantley, everyone splits up eventually. Often the couples will branch off (fine) and the boys seperate into their own smaller wolf packs, ready to hit up local girls or someone they swiped right on earlier that day. Most of the girls tend to stay in bigger groups. Safety in numbers, right?

All they talk about is boats

No, but really. How big is your boat?

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Yachties will be the loudest ones in the bar

And they all have exotic mish-mashed accents from far-flung places. Expect to be confused about where some of them are from. Is that a Kiwi accent? Aussie? Canadian? what is that accent?!

They always say Americans are the loudest travellers. Well, those people have never been to a yachtie bar. South Africans and Australians will literally compete across the bar for who last the biggest lungs.

You will hear a yachtie long before you see him.

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What does a yachtie look like?

All yacht crew have the same golden kissed skin from working out doors. Hours spent in the summer sun will have many of them glowing, literally radiating summer vibes on everyone nearby.

Unless you are talking to a stressed out pasty white chef who hasn’t seen daylight in weeks or slept. Yacht chefs and engineers are the whitest crew on a boat. Don’t expect much conversation out of them for the first hour either, they need to warm up with half a bottle of whisky first.

Traditional yachtie attire consists of a pair of Havaianas, usually black. The boys usually have a watch, worth at least a months salary. The rest of their clothing is casual casual . Not smart casual, but boardies and teeshirt kind of casual.

Rarely will you see them force themselves into a button-down shirt. It’s usually under duress from their yachtie girlfriend before a crew dinner, if ever.

Yachtie girls just look like Instagram models with their perfect ombre hair. The trick to getting this hairstyle just right is to work so much that you aren’t able to touch up the roots all season. Girl’s ain’t that the truth!?

Throw in a wardrobe of clothes from all around the world and yacht chicks go from Below Deck to shore ready in about 4 hours. Shrieks of “What even am I going to wear?!” echo down every crew corridor on drop off day.

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Everyone is drinking

Being at sea for long periods of times is thirsy work. Your new yachtie friends will drink you under the table, so don’t even try to challenge them. Expect the bar tab to have a few 0’s on the end of it too. Yachties seem to have a penchant for the expensive tipple and high end cocktails.

If it’s a Sunday, they will be the ones at brunch churning through magnums of Rose.

Expect to see them downing shots of patron XO or fireball on a Monday night or espresso martinis at 4pm on a Friday when they wrangle an elusive early finish.

Yacht crew work on airport drinking rules- any time is game for alcoholic beverage or seven.

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They are the friendliest people in the bar

The more the merrier with yacht crew.

You will often see groups of yacht crew merge into bigger groups as everyone makes friends. Many nights our start with your own yacht crew for drinks, and end up being groups made up of 3, 4 or 5 different boats all hanging out.

Yachties might be hanging in packs, but they aren’t very threatening. What with their beautiful smiles and good looks? Cheeky sense of humour and impeccable banter? Yacht crew are a bunch of really good counts*.

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This article had me laughing so much!!! (Insert laughing emoji) Insanely spot on in every aspect from the white chefs who haven’t slept in weeks to the expensive watch on the deckies and girls with nothing to wear on drop off day. First world problems, thanks for the summary of the people in this industry we know and love.

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John and I were working below, tied up to the dock in Hermitage—a place that doesn’t get a lot of visiting boats—when we heard a thump on the deck. Poking his head out the companionway, John was met with a bag of perch fillets, from fish caught in the bay that day, landed from a speedboat across the wharf from us. John, our benefactor and the fish buyer, gave directions for cooking the fillets, and then jumped back on the dock to continue moving fish crates around.

Over the last 20 years of sailing in Newfoundland, we have been the recipients of this kind of generosity many times. In fact, it used to happen more often than not…until the last few years, that is. Now, I want to make very clear that it’s not that we expect to be given free stuff; the issue to us is that the change is symptomatic of a growing reserve that we have noticed in outport Newfoundlanders over the last while.

So why the increased reserve? Could it be because there are more boats visiting Newfoundland than ever before and therefore the locals are getting jaded? Or could it be that TV and the internet have reduced the feeling of isolation in these communities and therefore visitors are not that interesting anymore? Absolutely, these are part of the change; however, the inherent generosity and friendliness of Newfoundlanders makes me think that, sadly, it’s the behaviour of some of the people on those visiting boats that’s also contributing to the change.

Let me share a few experiences John and I have had to support my supposition:

  • Tied to a dock in Port-aux-Choix a number of years ago, John and I were having a grand chat with a group of fishermen on the wharf. Up bustled the skipper of a sailboat tied to the other dock. Totally ignoring the fishermen, in fact talking right over them, he demanded that John review the weather with him for his upcoming passage to Nova Scotia.
  • When we were in Port-aux-Choix last year, getting ready for the passage to Greenland, the woman at the office and the driver of the truck both acted very evasively when John inquired about getting diesel. We finally found out that the driver was hesitant to fill sailboats after a yachtie had thrown a wobbler when a few drops of diesel stained his teak deck. We had to convince the driver that we wouldn’t respond like that before he finally consented to fill our tanks. Once reassured he was friendliness incarnate.
  • This summer we were stunned when the skipper of another sailboat in Ramea, while we were chatting with some locals, relayed the story that his father (or brother) had taken a wooden shield from one of the local communities just after it was closed out (an incredibly difficult thing to go through for the inhabitants) and had kept it on his bedroom door for years until it finally went missing.
  • Dressed in his work clothes, John was on the dock at Billings Diesel & Marine in Stonington, ME a few years ago when a visiting sailor bustled up to him. With no lead-in, the yachtie demanded to know where the showers were. “The guidebook says there’s showers and I can’t find them. Where are they?” Speechless, John pointed out their location and the yachtie stomped off. You see, he thought John worked at the boatyard and that’s how he treats boatyard staff.
  • On a number of occasions we’ve seen sailors practicing “ambush photography”. In other words, they don’t bother to chat with the locals or make any sort of connection with them, they just start taking pictures, as if they were at the zoo.

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This sign has not become a souvenir, just because it has fallen off the pole it was attached to and there is no one around.

We sailors are incredibly fortunate to be able to access so many amazing places. Please, don’t treat the locals as if they are nonentities, our servants, or exhibits at Disneyland. And don’t take their stuff for souvenirs—it’s stealing.

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Steve

Hi Phyllis, Your stories hold true for the South Pacific as well. I sailed through the Islands in 1972 and all locals were friendly and giving. When we did that route in 2008 the locals were just the same towards many cruisers, fresh fish and fruit on deck at first light dropped off sometime at night or early morning. But for other cruisers they never had that same experience even though they may be anchored right beside you. What we observed is that some cruisers showed fear of new and different customs. Some cruisers just don’t know how to trust the local populations. For the cruisers it was hard to smile, hard to communicate in any form. They always appeared offish which made them look high ended to the locals. A South Pacific local can usually take one quiet look into your eyes and read you like a book. Cruisers all over the world need to relax and enjoy the rewards they worked so hard for and enjoy the journey. The rewards are many for the cruiser and the local. Thanks for the reminder.

Chris

It’s not just yachties. We travel quite a bit by other means and see too many similar situations. Manners have taken a serious hit over the last few decades.

frank reveil

When is the last time you tossed a bottle of wine on to a fishing boat?

John Harries

Good point. No, we don’t toss bottles of wine around, although we often have local people aboard “Morgan’s Cloud” for a cup of tea or a glass of wine.

And neither of us are good bakers like Alison.

In our case we have a high quality photo printer aboard and we have left a trail of letter sized and larger photographs behind us. People seem to really appreciate them, particularly since high quality prints are becoming less and less common since very few photographers bother to learn to print well (not trivial) these days.

Alison

Well we haven’t thrown wine on fisherman’s decks but we have left a trail of baked goods. . . Brownies, cinnamon rolls, bread warm from the oven. It’s been wonderful to repay the kindness of strangers and to initiate an acquaintance. And the oven heats up the cabin nicely!

René Bornmann

Dear Frank, Alison,

Great replies!!

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A Yachtie's Social Guide to Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is a beach-front city on the Atlantic coast of south Florida, about an hour north of Miami. If you’re an American looking to become a "yachtie," you’ll be spending a LOT of time here as it’s the yachting hub of the hemisphere. Superyacht marinas & shipyards, yachting industry vendors and businesses, training facilities, and crew agencies choose to make Fort Lauderdale their home thanks to its protected waterways and safe harbors for boats and mariners.

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Green yachties and veterans alike migrate to Fort Lauderdale from all over the world to complete training, network, and job hunt. (The city and the industry is equipped for this! There is plenty of information on exactly how to do about making a move in our Superyacht Industry Guides) . While Fort Lauderdale is a professional mecca for the yachting industry, it’s also a fun and social city that many crew members consider a second home. I guarantee if you spend any time in Lauderdale, you’ll encounter flocks of yachties enjoying the many bars and restaurants the city has to offer.

This is a social industry! So it’s important to know the best places to hang and network with fellow crew members. Here’s a list of favorites:

Price Range : $$

Vibe: Laid-back gastropub with great food and draft selection.

Known For : Ladies Night, Burger Mondays, Bottomless Sunday Brunch

Why Yachties Like It : Tap 42 Is a modern yachtie go-to. This well-located gastropub is near the main yachting district of Fort Lauderdale and walkable from a bunch of the crew houses. If you’re on a budget be sure to check out Burger Mondays where you get one of their amazing gourmet burger entrees half-price with the purchase of a drink. Ladies' night is on Wednesday where ladies drink free so get ready to network socialize! Offers a great Sunday brunch as well with bottomless mimosa pitchers

Website : https://tap42.com/fort-lauderdale/

Vibe: Eclectic and vibrant cantina-style margarita bar & restaurant

Known For : Happy hour specials, Taco Tuesday, Ladies night Wednesdays, great margaritas & Mexican bites

Why Yachties Like It : This is a brand-new establishment attached to Tap 42 and founded by the same owners. Another great scene for socializing with crew and industry professionals offering affordable happy hour bites and drinks and a fantastic Sunday brunch spread.

Website : https://barritaftl.com

Price Range: $

Vibe: Casual & traditional Irish pub in the heart of the 17th St Yachting District

Known For: Foreign Sports Games & Specials, Ladies Night Saturdays, Burger Wednesdays

Why Yachties Like It: Waxy's caters to foreign yacht crew by playing all of the sports they love but don't have a lot of access here to in the states. Crew members (especially the guys) will flock into Waxy's to catch rugby, soccer and cricket on a regular basis and is an industry institution.

Website: www.waxyspub.com

Price Range : $$$

Vibe: Dock-side coastal-chic bar and restaurant with a locally sourced menu

Known For : Great setting, happy hour specials, Sunday brunch, Wine Tuesdays

Why Yachties Like It : Boatyard is a newly-renovated spot located right in the heart of the 17th St Yachting district of Fort Lauderdale. Its eclectic nautical decor pays homage to the maritime industry (the waitstaff even wear yacht crew uniforms!) and the dock-side canal setting is absolutely stunning. Indoor and outdoor bars & dining areas with great bites and drinks make this spot an industry favorite.

Website : www.boatyard.restaurant

Vibe: Laid back & beachy waterfront restaurant famous for its seafood and intercostal views

Known For : Great setting, oyster bar, Brunch

Why Yachties Like It : This spot is walkable from one of the most popular yacht marinas in Fort Lauderdale (Bahia Mar), as well as a short walk away from the beach and its bars and restaurants. Coconuts is very affordable, has quality food, and overlooks the intercostal waterway where you can enjoy watching the yachts cruise by. Be sure to check out the outside bar at sunset!

Webiste: www.coconutsfortlauderdale.com

Riverside Market Cafe

Price Range : $

Vibe: Casual specialty beer boutique with homey feel

Known For: Best beer selection in Fort Lauderdale

Why Yachties Like It: Yachties come from all over the world and Riverside Market is the most likely spot to have specialty beers that they recognize from their home countries. It's a chilled out atmosphere with unique sofa and lounge seating that gives the feel of a living room more than a bar/restaurant. It's tucked away outside of mainstream Lauderdale, so expect to find mainly yachts and only locals "in the know" with a passion for craft and specialty beers.

Website: www.theriversidemarket.com

Beachfront Classics – Blondies & Elbo Room

Vibe: Delightfully grungy bars along the Fort Lauderdale beachfront

Known For: Elbow Room is a classic Fort Lauderdale institution known for its live music and interesting characters. Next door is Blondies which is a chilled out sports bar with tons of bar games and activities. It's rare to go to one and not the other.

Why Yachties Like Them: They just almost always guarantee a good time and solid shenanigans.

Websites: https://itsbetteronthebeach.com/blondies/

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Other Spots to Check Out:

Waterfront: S3 (Sun Surf Sand), Shooters, McSorelys, Rock Bar

Las Olas Blvd/Downtown: Roccos Tacos, Vinos, Louis Bossis, Sweet Nectar, American Social, Big City Tavern, YOLO, Royal Pig, Rooftop @ 1WLO, Rhythm & Vine, The Brass Tap

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How much do yachties make.

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Embarking on a career as a yachtie sounds very enticing to most.

Being able to work at sea allows you to enjoy the amazing natural surroundings, as well as be engaged in a truly unique employment position.

CS GO is a popular video game that yachtsmen enjoy playing for free time. Yacht clubs around the world are filled with people who love to play CS GO, as it is a good way to relieve stress and have some fun. CS GO is a team-based first-person shooter with over 15 million players. The objective is to reach the opposing team's headquarters, called the bomb site, and plant the bomb before time runs out. The game has multiple maps and modes, and yacht clubs often organize tournaments where teams of sailors compete to win money or prizes. Also game has csgo training maps where you can train if you not shure in gaming skills. Whether it's the newest player just getting into the game, or a seasoned pro, there's a common thread that links yachtsmen across the globe together: an unbridled love of playing Counter-Strike. The game has been around since 1999 and is one of the most popular games in the world with millions active users.

However, as well as the seemingly glamorous, lavish lifestyle aboard a superyacht, there's also attractive financial incentives to consider too.

In this article, we explore what being a yachtie means and how much income you can expect to make aboard a yacht.

Les plaisanciers aiment jouer dans les casinos en ligne. Les marins sur les yachts aiment jouer dans les casinos en ligne car ils offrent une grande variété de jeux et d'options de paris. De plus, les casinos en ligne sont accessibles de n'importe où dans le monde, ce qui permet aux marins de jouer pendant qu'ils sont en mer. Les casinos en ligne offrent une grande variété de jeux, y compris les machines à sous, le blackjack, la roulette et le poker. Il existe également de nombreuses options de paris différentes, afin que les marins puissent trouver un jeu qui convient à leur budget. De plus, les casinos en ligne sont ouverts 24h/24, les marins peuvent donc jouer quand ils le souhaitent. Les marins peuvent accéder au Yukon Gold casino francais de n'importe où dans le monde avec une connexion internet. Cela signifie qu'ils peuvent jouer pendant qu'ils naviguent autour du monde. Les casinos en ligne offrent aux marins un moyen pratique de jouer pendant qu'ils sont en mer.

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What does a yachtie do, pass the eng1 medical exam, complete stcw basic safety training, other relevant courses, the right attitude, apply for jobs.

Online casinos have become increasingly popular among ship crews and yachtsmen. While land-based halls have traditionally been the go-to choice for those looking for some gambling entertainment, the convenience and flexibility of online casinos have made them a preferred option for many. One of preferences of gamers for online casino versus land-based is the ability to play from anywhere at any time. For ship crews and yachtsmen, who may spend long periods of time at sea, this flexibility is particularly appealing. They can log on to their favorite online casino platform and play a variety of games, including slots, blackjack, and roulette, without having to wait until they reach land. Moreover, online casinos offer a wider range of games than land-based ones. They can provide access to hundreds, if not thousands, of different games from top providers. This variety means that there's always something new to play, which is particularly important for ship crews and yachtsmen who may spend extended periods at sea.

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Yacht Deckhand

This is a broad term which actually comprises many different posts, as there's numerous positions that make up a yacht crew.

This is even more the case with superyachts, where the crew will typically comprise the captain, stews, deckhands, chefs and various others.

In such a case, the vessel will be large and luxurious.

Over time, there will be plenty of opportunities to progress your career over time as you gain experience.

With the right 'can do' attitude and diverse responsibilities your role will undoubtedly evolve.

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 As a yachtie, you'll generally be classified as either a yacht stewardess or deckhand.

These are the initial roles one can expect to be hired as when first embarking on a new career as a yachtie.

A yacht stewardess, or stew, will essentially take care of the interior aspects of the yacht.

Such a role will entail serving food, cleaning rooms and making beds, organizing laundry and taking care of the guests, with the main aim of ensuring they are having a pleasant time onboard.

The stew will typically report to the Chief Stew, who will delegate what needs to be done.

A yacht deckhand on the other hand will be more involved in the exterior maintenance of the yacht.

This includes general repairs, cleaning the decks, driving the tenders etc.

Aboard some yachts, deckhands might be required to assist in meal preparation and service too, especially during busy times.

How to Become a Yachtie

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 To get started you will obviously need to apply for an entry level role, that is, either for the post of a yacht stew or a yacht deckhand.

There is a common misconception that managing to work on a luxury yacht is something that only the elite can aspire to, and many have no idea where to start.

However, if you have the right understanding of what the posts entail, the respective requirements and the certifications required, you can manage to work as a yachtie.

The following guidelines should help you to set out on the right track.

This is a must to work as a yachtie.

The ENG1 medical is basically an examination which is carried out by an approved MCA doctor.

The main aim is to ensure that the prospective yachtie is fit and able to work at sea.

This exam generally takes around 45 minutes and you'll undergo a number of basic tests and checkups so that the doctor can ascertain whether you are fit enough to work aboard a sea vessel.

This is important both for your own safety as well as for those who will be on board the yacht.

Any underlying health conditions will need to be investigated.

For instance if one is colour blind, working onboard a ship is not possible as he or she would not be able to identify signals and lights.

Therefore during an emergency at sea, this could be critical.

You can only get a job on a yacht provided that you have completed your STCW Basic Safety Training course.

STCW stands for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping.

The aim of this course is to ensure that all seafarers have a good understanding and knowhow of how to act in case of an emergency.

This is very important at sea and there are a number of procedures which will need to be followed.

This training course will cover areas such as sea survival, first aid and fire fighting, among others.

There are various courses which you could attend in order to be better qualified.

Doing so will demonstrate that you have all the necessary skills to get your desired job on a yacht.

Examples are a Deckhand course or Stewardess course, or more specialised courses such as food related courses, flower arranging, maintenance and repairs etc.

The more qualifications you manage to gain, the better you will demonstrate that you're committed to embarking on such a job.

Inevitably your competence and skills will be increasing too, making you far more employable.

Besides formal qualifications, it's imperative to have the right attitude.

A yachtie needs to be a pleasant and approachable person, who is able to keep an eye on details and show enthusiasm.

You need to be willing to work long hours but still keep a smile on your face.

Stressful conditions are to be expected, but you need to be able to be patient and enthusiastic nonetheless.

Good social and communications skills are a must, as well as being a team player too.

Look for yachtie vacancies online and start applying.

You can also head out to a yacht marina and do some dockwalking .

This means that you will be handing out your CV to captains who're currently moored at the marina.

Chances are, there might be a vacancy on board one of the many yachts there.

You might just be in the right place at the right time.

Yachtie Job Positions

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 As mentioned earlier, there's various different yachtie job positions.

Inevitably the roles and responsibilities of each differ, with each demanding vaious levels of qualifications, skills and experience.

As a result, the salary ranges also vary accordingly.

A yacht captain is one of the top positions, where the salary is often quite high.

In fact, a yacht captain earnings are well over $187,000 per annum.

The salary depends on the captain's experience as well as the size of the yacht.

Having said that, it is no easy feat to become a superyacht captain.

Such a role requires a bachelor's degree in maritime transportation, along with considerable deckhand experience.

A yacht captain is also required to undergo a security and background check, as well as take the Merchant Marine Credential exam.

The 1st officer, or the chief officer, is the second in command to the captain.

They will assist the captain in various duties and are responsible for the safety of the yacht and all passengers and crew members.

Some duties include navigation and bridge watches.

A 1st Officer will normally have started their career as a deckhand, and progressed from there.

Salaries are typically between $37,500 and $95,000 per annum, depending on the individual's experience, qualifications, and the size of the vessel.

The 2nd Officer acts as an aid to the 1st Officer.

They will be responsible for navigation monitoring, carry out bridge watches, and to keep charts and publications updated.

Salaries are generally around $42,000 per annum, although they may be higher for those who work on larger yachts.

A deckhand will launch as well as dock the yacht.

Boating experience is required, especially with regards to yacht maintenance and basic repairs.

Scuba experience is considered to be a major plus.

Deckhands are required to help guests with luggage, drive tenders as well as clean the decks.

Salaries for deckhands range between $37,500 and $51,500 per annum.

To work as a bosun one, is expected to have considerable experience as a deckhand.

This is because the bosun is essentially the line manager for all the deckhands.

One needs to demonstrate a good understanding of general deck duties, and have experience at driving guest tenders.

Salaries for bosuns range between $44,500 and $49,000 per annum for those who work on board relatively small vessels, to around $56,000 per annum for those onboard larger yachts.

The chief engineer will be responsible for the engineering department, and to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the yacht.

Their role is to oversee the proper running of the mechanical aspects of the yacht, which also includes planned maintenance and repairs.

They will also be managing other engineers in case of larger vessels.

A chief engineer will likely be paid around $52,500 per annum on a small vessel, and can earn up to $24,000 per month on 100m+ vessels.

The chief stew will be responsible for the interior of the vessel, as well as the other stews.

This position pays between $58,000 to $70,000 per annum for smaller vessels, and $60,000 to $76,000 per annum on board larger yachts.

A chief stew will inevitably have considerable experience working as a stew.

Extensive knowledge of silver service, bartending, wine presentation and service is deemed necessary in most cases.

The second and third stewardess positions will support the Chief Stewardess.

As such, salary ranges are generally good too, often between $46,000 to $66,000 per annum.

These will vary depending on the size of the yacht one works on.

A yacht chef is generally required to have at least some maritime training, as well as the STCW95 Basic Safety Training.

One is also expected to have considerable experience in working in restaurants, particularly luxurious or prestigious establishments, as well as having graduated from a recognised culinary school.

When it comes to salary ranges, yacht chefs generally make between $64,000 to $94,000 each year.

Note: above monthly salary ranges shown as a guide only at the time of publication, and may not reflect actual yacht crew salary received.

Most yachties earn a good base salary.

Moreover, they will be able to benefit from the fact that they will not spend much in terms of living expenses as they will be living on board.

Thus you'll be saving a lot of disposable income which would otherwise be spent on outgoings such as rent, food and household bills.

In many cases, yachties also benefit from tips and gratuities.

Having said that, getting tipped is more common for those yachties who work on board a charter yacht rather than those who have such a position on a private yacht.

If you're a new yachtie, you can expect to make around $2,500 per month.

Over time with more experience and more qualifications, your salary could rise in the range of $3,500 and $4,000 a month.

You'll also be pleased to learn that if you work on a yacht outside of UK waters for at least 183 days per tax year, you qualify for the Seafarers Earning Deduction .

This is a government scheme which enables you to keep 100% of your income, as you will not be required to pay tax on earnings.

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 Yes, yachties can earn quite a lot from tipping.

The industry dictates that all crew have the opportunity to be tipped

However, a yachtie who works onboard a charter yacht will end up working with limited time off and for longer periods.

Hence often guests give liberal tips, although it depends on the individual.

The overall experience and attitude of the yachtie will have an impact on tips received.

Needless to say, if a guest has noted that a yachtie has gone over and above his or her work, it should lead to more generous tipping.

The Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association has recently issued a tipping policy guideline that states that the customary tipping range for yachties is between 5% and 15%.

The way in which crew tips are shared and distributed on board a superyacht will differ from what happens on other yachts.

In most cases, the charter guests are advised to give the tips directly to the captain so that he will be able to see that they are split in a fair way between all the crew members.

However, a guest may still tip an individual member of the crew privately of course.

Working as a yachtie is undeniably a fascinating job, especially if you have the right attitude and love the idea of life at sea.

There are various roles you could apply for, and over time you can also expect career progression.

Salaries and the possibility of earning tips are also considerably good.

You can be paid more as you progress in your career over the years, and if deployed off shore for a prolonged period of time, expect to earn a tax free income!

If you have questions about a career in yachting, we want to hear from you.

Simply get in touch with us today or let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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6 Misidentified Truths About The Life Of A Yachtie

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When a friend or family member starts talking about their job, explaining the nitty gritty details of, for example, being an insurance broker in the city – do you properly listen? Probably not. This universal habit of people talking about their jobs and others not listening is true to every industry.

It doesn’t stop with yachting; in fact there tends to be a somewhat inflated view of what people think yachting involves, the sensationalist media articles can be somewhat to blame. Whilst your friends have images of you sipping champagne on the aft deck, you actually have your head down a bilge or partaking in some adventurous sport, you are actually wandering around with cotton buds and vinegar.

So it’s time to put these misidentified truths to rest! Why not press the ‘share’ button and show the folks at home what being yacht crew is really all about.

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So you work on a cruise ship

Those out there who have limited knowledge of yachts or anything nautical tend to put all marine related work under one umbrella. Superyachts travel from port to port with guests onboard, and the word ‘super’ suggests that it’s pretty big so it isn’t uncommon for people to jump to the cruise ship conclusion. After all they can relate to it. Lets cut the people some slack, I bet you don’t know every role in the insurance world…

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When the guests aren’t on, you just party

No, actually not really. Most of the hard work happens when the guests aren’t on. Getting ready for charter is a long, hard task for all departments and no matter how old the yacht is, there is always never ending maintenance and to do lists – with or without guests. We may not have the normal 9 to 5 but sometimes there are regular hours in one place, carrying out everyday tasks. That said, the work hard, play hard(er) mantra is very true to yachting…

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You live on a multi-million dollar yacht, so you must get VIP treatment everywhere

The crew provides this said VIP treatment and around the clock. As for away from the yacht, we return to normality, the same as everyone else.

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Blue skies, sun shining and dolphins jumping, sign me up

And unicorns jumping over perfectly formed rainbows… All the time. Right? Wrong, picture a rough crossing with seasickness and waves crashing over the bow, you also don’t get to leave this unsteady office at the end of the day, with endless horizons you have days of it to come. Tropical destinations are another, people think you are sipping on coconuts whilst admiring your tan but sometimes you are walking around like a drowned rat whilst getting mud spray up the backs of your legs because its the rainy season.

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You must use the yachts toys all the time

Working on board a yacht with plenty of exciting and adventurous toys can seem like a dream but it has its drawbacks. You spend your time on board constantly setting up, instructing, showing, demonstrating, cleaning, washing, fixing and putting away various toys that when it comes to your time off, sometimes you just want to leave that Seabob all cuddled up next to the full dive tanks besides the shiny jet ski alone.

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So you get to meet the rich and famous all the time

Define ‘meet’. This would be more realistic if ‘meet’ were replaced with serve, entertain and then clean up after… Also, we all know that not all your time spent in yachting is working for the rich and famous, it can also be spent working for a hedge fund manager from Switzerland.

That should clear some things up for the non (or any potential) yachties!

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Si crees que cada vez escuchas menos, presta atención a estas señales

La pérdida de la audición relacionada con la edad es natural pero puede afectar la calidad de vida. Los expertos recomiendan buscar ayuda profesional.

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La pérdida de audición nos puede sorprender tan gradualmente que muchos no nos damos cuenta del cambio. Puede que pienses: Vaya, ¿había mucho barullo en ese restaurante? No oía nada. Mi televisor debe de estar estropeado. No paro de subir el volumen.

Pero puede que no sea el televisor o el restaurante; puede que seas tú.

Un síntoma clásico, señaló Jennifer Gonzalez, audióloga de la Clínica Mayo de Phoenix, es la sensación de que todo el mundo a tu alrededor ha decidido de repente ponerse a murmurar. Cuando llevan a un paciente mayor a su consultorio, normalmente lo hace un pariente exasperado que está harto de repetir las cosas. “Dicen: ‘No, yo oigo muy bien. Son los demás los que tienen que hablar más claro’”, explicó Gonzalez.

La pérdida de audición relacionada con la edad, o presbiacusia, es increíblemente frecuente: afecta a alrededor del 13 por ciento de los adultos de 50 años, y a más de la mitad de los estadounidenses de más de 70 años. Aunque no puedes prevenirla, hay formas de proteger tu audición desde ahora.

Conoce los síntomas

Las investigaciones demuestran que la gente espera alrededor de 10 años antes de buscar ayuda para sus problemas auditivos. Pero la calidad de la audición afecta nuestra salud general a medida que envejecemos, dijo Frank Lin, director del Centro Coclear de Audición y Salud Pública de la Universidad Johns Hopkins. La pérdida de audición se ha relacionado con afecciones como la demencia, la depresión y las caídas. Por eso es importante reconocer las señales.

Entre las señales tempranas están tener problemas para oír las conversaciones cuando hablan dos o más personas, o tener dificultades para comprender lo que te dicen cuando hay ruido de fondo, como en una multitud , señaló Lin. También puedes tener más problemas para oír sonidos agudos (como las voces de los niños), porque perdemos primero la capacidad de oír las frecuencias altas, explicó.

Kelly Dwyer, jefa de audiología de Emory Healthcare en Atlanta, señaló que en la mayoría de los casos es otra persona quien se da cuenta primero. “La mayoría de los pacientes que atiendo me dicen: ‘Mi mujer cree que no oigo’”, explicó.

Otra señal de alarma, añadió Dwyer, es si “empiezas a ponerte nervioso ante situaciones en las que te puede ser más difícil oír”, dijo. “Los pacientes dicen: ‘Ya no voy a la iglesia’, o ‘Mis nietos ni siquiera intentan hablarme porque no los oigo’”.

Los Institutos Nacionales de Salud tienen una lista de preguntas que debes hacerte si crees que puedes estar perdiendo la audición.

Hazte una prueba

Gonzalez dijo que cuando les pregunta a los pacientes de 60 años sobre la última vez que se revisaron la audición, “dicen: ‘Ay, no me he revisado desde que iba al colegio’”.

Si tienes síntomas, pide una cita para que te vea un audiólogo, dijo Gonzalez. Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades también recomiendan que pidas una prueba de audición durante la revisión anual con tu médico.

Si prefieres hacerte la prueba en casa, el Centro Coclear de Audición y Salud Pública te dirige a una prueba gratuita que evalúa tu capacidad auditiva. (Solo está disponible para iPhones, dijo Lin, pero el centro está desarrollando una aplicación similar tanto para Android como para iOS que estará disponible este otoño).

También puedes utilizar tu computadora para hacer la Prueba Nacional de Audición , desarrollada por los Institutos Nacionales de Salud por un pago de 8 dólares. (Es gratuito para los socios de la AARP, una organización sin fines de lucro que defiende los intereses de las personas mayores de 50 años).

Controla tus niveles de ruido

Tu capacidad auditiva puede empeorar por la exposición constante al ruido, dijo Lin. El ruido prolongado por encima de 70 decibelios puede empezar a dañar tu audición, según los CDC (Un susurro tiene 30 decibelios, mientras que una sirena alcanza los 120).

Y si estás escuchando música o viendo videos en un celular, los CDC advierten que el volumen máximo permitido en estos aparatos, 105-110 decibelios, puede causar lesiones auditivas en menos de cinco minutos .

“La regla general es que si estás escuchando con auriculares y alguien más puede oír algo de lo que escuchas, entonces está demasiado alto”, dijo Dwyer.

Incluso puedes configurar tu teléfono móvil y tus dispositivos portátiles para que te avisen cuando la música esté demasiado alta o para que establezcan un límite de volumen, dijo Gonzalez.

Utiliza equipo de protección

Tanto si tienes problemas de audición como si no, no utilices cortacéspedes, herramientas eléctricas o sopladoras de hojas sin protegerte los oídos, dijo Lin, y ten a la mano lo que usarás para hacerlo. Ponerte los auriculares y escuchar música no cuenta y puede empeorar las cosas. “Yo tengo un par de orejeras en el garaje, cerca del cortacésped, así que me he acostumbrado a ponérmelas”, dijo.

Y lleva tapones para los oídos en el bolso para los ambientes ruidosos, dijo Dwyer. (“Los tapones blanditos de la farmacia”, explicó).

Gonzalez, amante de la música, utiliza lo que se llaman tapones de músico cuando va a conciertos, que protegen los oídos de quien toca música sin alterar su percepción del tono, dijo. “Si estás en un banquete de bodas o en un bar donde hay mucho ruido, pero aun así necesitas comunicarte, es una opción estupenda”.

Los audífonos pueden mejorar tu calidad de vida

Los audífonos han mejorado mucho en la última década, dijo Dwyer: “Tienen mejor tecnología. No chirrían. No son grandes y de color beige”. Y algunos se conectan de forma inalámbrica a otros dispositivos bluetooth compatibles, dijo, para que puedas contestar al teléfono o transmitir un pódcast directamente al audífono.

También son más accesibles. En 2022, la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos anunció una nueva normativa que permitía la venta de audífonos sin receta médica, que la Academia Americana de Audiología calcula que costarán entre 300 y 600 dólares , frente a un promedio de 5000 dólares de un audífono con prescripción.

Si aún te sientes un poco reacio a llevarlos, ten en cuenta que se ha demostrado que los audífonos ralentizan el deterioro cognitivo , dijo Gonzalez, por lo que también pueden ser buenos para la salud cerebral.

Buenas noticias: la ‘piel de gallina’ es tratable.

La queratosis pilaris, pequeñas protuberancias carnosas que pueden darle a tu piel la apariencia de la piel de un pollo desplumado, afecta aproximadamente al 40 por ciento de los adultos en EE. UU. y entre el 50 y el 80 por ciento de los adolescentes. Aquí cómo prevenirla.

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¿Qué es el 'Yachting'? El vínculo sexual que unía a Daniel Sancho y Edwin Arrieta

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El caso de Daniel Sancho , hijo del actor español Rodolfo Sancho, ha llamado la atención de todos los medios. Actualmente se encuentra en prisión en Tailandia después tras haber  confesado   el asesinato de Edwin Arrieta Arteaga . El joven contó a la policía que mató y descuartizó al cirujano de 44 años. Sancho se autoinculpó una segunda vez y afirmó ser un "rehén" de la víctima, con la que mantenía  encuentros sexuales esporádicos  desde hacía un año, cuando se conocieron por Instagram.

Al parecer, el joven español quiso cortar lazos con Arrieta, pero este le habría amenazado con  difundir imágenes  sobre sus encuentros sexuales, para  hundir la imagen pública  de su familia. "Cada vez que intentaba alejarme de él, me amenazaba", afirmaba el presunto autor.

A pesar de que Sancho admitió el  vínculo sexual  con la víctima, siempre ha asegurado que él no era homosexual . Hizo hincapié en el hecho de que tenía novia y tenía pensado encontrarse con ella en Tailandia, algo que recalcó a las autoridades tailandesas. De hecho, le mandó un mensaje después de confesar el crimen. "No va a esperarme y tampoco debe hacerlo. Que sea feliz", declaró.

'Yachting' o 'gay-for-pay

Dentro de la confusión que envuelve el caso, no queda claro cuál era la relación real entre el asesino confeso y su víctima. Muchos se han preguntado por la verdadera  orientación sexual de Sancho . Sin embargo, el vínculo sexual que les unía no responde tanto a esta cuestión, pues se trata de algo que va más allá de eso. Lo que compartían Sancho y Arrieta sería una práctica sexual llamada ' yachting ' o ' gay-for-pay '.

Este término se fraguó aludiendo al popular ' pay-per-view ' (PPV) de las televisiones privadas. El  pago por visión  de toda la vida, lo que ahora todo el mundo conoce como los  contenidos bajo demanda . El 'yachting' o 'gay por pago' se refiere a las personas heterosexuales que reciben dinero por tener relaciones con personas de su mismo sexo, es simplemente una transacción económica. Es decir, un tipo de prostitución masculina en el que no importan ni el género ni la orientación sexual.

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¿Qué es una silent party? La tendencia en fiestas que debes conocer

Cuando se habla de fiestas , es común imaginar música a todo lo que da en bocinas, lugares repletos de gente y consumo de alcohol y comida. Sin embargo, ha reaparecido una tendencia de hacer ‘reventones’ silenciosos, conocidos en inglés como ‘silent parties’ ; aquí te decimos qué son realmente, su historia y dónde puedes encontrar algunos en la Ciudad de México (CDMX) . 

En un mundo donde la búsqueda de experiencias únicas se ha vuelto una constante, las silent parties emergen como una innovadora forma de celebración , pero ¿ en qué consisten y cuáles son sus orígenes ?

Concepto de silent party e historia

Para hablar de las silent parties o fiestas silenciosas , es necesario tener una mente abierta y dejar a un lado el concepto clásico de una celebración mexicana, donde obligadamente debe haber enormes bocinas y música a alto volumen que hagan retumbar las paredes. 

Esto debido a que un silent party está más enfocado en un goce individual , aunque con la compañía de otros, ya que en los eventos , hay varios asistentes, pero cada uno escucha música a través de audífonos . 

Esto permite a los participantes elegir entre diferentes canales de música , generalmente proporcionados por DJs en vivo, creando una atmósfera personalizada para cada asistente y, por supuesto, la experiencia de baile y diversión están permitidos. 

Aunque estos eventos se han popularizado recientemente en redes sociales , el concepto de silent party ya tiene trayectoria, pues se originó a principios de la década de 2000 , con los primeros eventos documentados en Europa . 

La idea nació como una solución creativa a las restricciones de ruido en espacios públicos y residenciales, permitiendo que las fiestas continuaran sin perturbar a los vecinos. Así que, hasta cierto punto, los silent parties son un alivio para las personas que no pueden dormir por el escándalo de los sonideros o música de los vecinos. 

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¿Dónde ir a silent parties en CDMX?

Aunque la idea de hacer silent parties o fiestas silenciosas surgió del otro lado del mundo, la Ciudad de México no se ha quedado atrás; incluso, hay lugares especiales que se pueden rentar , para disfrutar con amigos y familiares de la experiencia sin ruido . Aquí te decimos dónde : 

  • Silent Party Del Valle: en la calle de Amores hay un lugar nombrado como estas fiestas silenciosas, donde los interesados pueden rentar salas o adquirir los servicios para festivales o clases deportivas . 
  • Silent México: aunque esta organización está ubicada en Mérida, también hacen fiestas silenciosas en la Ciudad de México , ofreciendo la mejor música para los asistentes que quieren bailar toda la noche, sin causar molestias. 
  • EDC México: Cabe destacar que la edición 2024 del EDC integró la experiencia del silent party en uno de los escenarios; así que, los interesados en esta atracción pueden esperar al próximo año para vivir la emoción de esta tendencia. 

Ahora que sabes qué son los silent parties, su historia y dónde ir a eventos sobre este tema en la Ciudad de México, podrás unirte a las personas que buscan diversión sin hacer ruido u opinar al respecto, ¿crees que esta tendencia es una buena idea?

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