Start Yachting!
By Digital Dray
So you want to work in Luxurious world of yachting...but not quite sure where to start?
This podcast was created to help you with just that!
Here I will share some GOLD information regarding your best approach to joining the industry.... But don't just take my word for it....I also interview heaps of other yachties who all share their story of how they got in...learn from their experiences and their tactics to develop your own path and learn some invaluable information along the way!
Start Yachting!May 25, 2021
4 Things YOU can do to get your B1B2 Visa APPROVED!
So in order to travel to the USA, you need to start your B1B2 Visa Application as soon as you can.
The B1B2 is a visitor's (non-immigrant) visa. It can be obtained for either tourism or business purposes.
In this episode, I cover the 4 Things YOU can do to get your B1B2 Visa APPROVED!
It is always best to be prepared when you apply for a B1B2 visa, so be sure to listen to this episode all the way to the end.
Here are some useful links:
Breakdown of the application process: https://www.ivisa.com/usa-blog/u.s.-b1-b2-visa-sample-picture-and-information
Documents required for Yacht crew (who have a work contract): https://youtu.be/nf-mkayR9I8
If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that follow button! (Don't forget to share it with your friends ;)
Also, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to come and join us in the Start Yachting! Facebook group where there is an entire team of experienced yachties who are more than happy to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have!
☝🏻 If you would like to set yourself up professionally before you start looking for work, or maybe you just need a hand with your CV...come join the workshop! 🙌
🛥 If you would like to find out more about how I can help you to land a job on a yacht, just click here
(All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID!)
Plus, there’s a ton of really cool extra bonuses that are absolutely essential!
Also, our website is live: www.howtostartyachting.com
Come and say Hi on social:
My personal Facebook (Dray Robinson)
Instagram #startyachting
Stay Awesome 🤙🏻
B1B2 VISA Application - A Step-By-Step Guide!
So in order to travel to the USA, you need to start your B1B2 Visa Application as soon as you can.
The B1B2 is a visitor's (non-immigrant) visa. It can be obtained for either tourism or business purposes.
In this Step-By-Step Guide, I cover all of the basics that you need to know when going though the application process. It is always best to be prepared when you apply for a B1B2 visa, so be sure to watch this video all the way to the end.
Here are some useful links:
Breakdown of the application process: https://www.ivisa.com/usa-blog/u.s.-b1-b2-visa-sample-picture-and-information
Visa photo dimensions: https://www.usvisaupdate.com/articles/photo-requirements-b1-b2-visa
Visa Appointment Wait Times: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wait-times.html
Documents required for Yacht crew (who have a work contract): https://youtu.be/nf-mkayR9I8
If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that follow button! (Don't forget to share it with your friends ;)
Also, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to come and join us in the Start Yachting! Facebook group where there is an entire team of experienced yachties who are more than happy to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have!
☝🏻 If you would like to set yourself up professionally before you start looking for work, or maybe you just need a hand with your CV...come join the workshop! 🙌
🛥 If you would like to find out more about how I can help you to land a job on a yacht, just click here
(All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID!)
Plus, there’s a ton of really cool extra bonuses that are absolutely essential!
Also, our website is live: www.howtostartyachting.com
Come and say Hi on social:
My personal Facebook (Dray Robinson)
Instagram #startyachting
Stay Awesome 🤙🏻
How to AVOID YACHT JOB SCAMS and Stay clear of the DODGY jobs!!
If you want to work on a yacht, it is very important to know How to AVOID YACHT JOB SCAMS and Stay clear of the Dodgy ones!!
There are hundreds of jobs being posted weekly and sometimes it can be quite tricky to figure out which ones are legit.
Most of them usually are, but there are a few Key RED FLAGS to take note of when a job post just doesn't 'feel' right.
In this video I walk you through a set of guidelines that will help you to filter out the jobs that you really don't want to apply for...
If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that follow button! (Don't forget to share it with your friends ;)
Also, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to come and join us in the Start Yachting! Facebook group where there is an entire team of experienced yachties who are more than happy to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have!
If you would like to set yourself up professionally before you start looking for work, or maybe you just need a hand with your CV...come join the workshop!
If you would like to find out more about how I can help you to land a job on a yacht, just click here
(All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID!)
Plus, there’s a ton of really cool extra bonuses that are absolutely essential!
Also, our website is live: www.howtostartyachting.com
Come and say Hi on social:
Instagram #startyachting
Stay Awesome 🤙🏻
Yacht CV & Interview advice from the professionals - Louise (YPI)
What if you were unsure about certain aspects about your Yacht CV?
What if there are certain things that you should know, that you have no idea about yet?
What if you could get CV Advice directly from a Yacht Crew Placement Agent... Well, in this video I sit down with Louise from YPI as we go through a series of common questions regarding Yacht CV's as well as a few notes on being prepared for your interview!
If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that follow button! (Don't forget to share it with your friends ;)
Also, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to come and join us in the Start Yachting! Facebook group where there is an entire team of experienced yachties who are more than happy to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have!
If you would like to set yourself up professionally before you start looking for work, or maybe you just need a hand with your CV...come join the workshop!
If you would like to find out more about how I can help you to land a job on a yacht, just click here
(All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID!)
Plus, there’s a ton of really cool extra bonuses that are absolutely essential!
Also, our website is live: www.howtostartyachting.com
Come and say Hi on social:
Instagram #startyachting
Stay Awesome 🤙🏻
How to become a Yacht Chef
So How do you become a yacht chef? Join me in this video as I sit down with Ane & Mayte as they explain all of the requirements to become a chef on a yacht.
We also discuss some of their other really awesome courses that they have on offer so don't miss out on this one!
If you want to become a chef, then I highly recommend that you check out all of the culinary courses that the Barcelona Academy have on offer:
Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2: https://www.barcelonacrewacademy.com/store/p250/Foodandsafetylevel2mca-barcelona-remote.html#/
Food Safety & Hygiene Level 3: https://www.barcelonacrewacademy.com/store/p246/FoodandSafetyLevel3mca-barcelona.html#/
GUEST Introduction to Yachting for Chefs Module Unit 23: https://www.barcelonacrewacademy.com/store/p282/GUEST_Introduction_to_Yachtching_for_Chefs_Module_Unit_23_-_ONLINE%2FLIVE_SESSION.html#/
Mediterranean Cuisine Level 3 - Michelin Star: https://www.barcelonacrewacademy.com/store/p278/MediterraneanCuisineLevel3MichelinStarmolecularcuisine.html#/
Molecular Cuisine - Michelin Star: https://www.barcelonacrewacademy.com/store/p285/Master_Class_Molecular_Cuisine_Michelin_Starred_Chefs_-_On-remote%2FLive_Session.html#/
Full Junior Stewardess Pack: https://www.barcelonacrewacademy.com/store/p298/FULL_Junior_Stewardess_Pack_-_GUEST_PROGRAM_On-line_Zoom%2FLive_Session.html
Junior Stewardess Pack: https://www.barcelonacrewacademy.com/store/p288/Junior_Stewardess_Pack_-_GUEST_PROGRAM_Online_Zoom%2FLive_Session.html
Senior Stewardess Pack: https://www.barcelonacrewacademy.com/store/p289/Senior_Stewardess_Pack_-_GUEST_PROGRAM_Online_Zoom%2FLive_Session.html
There are also special discounts for if you book more than one course with them: 2 courses 5% discount STARTYACHT221 & with 3 courses or more 10% discount , STARTYACHT321
If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that follow button!
Also, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to come and join us in the Start Yachting! Facebook group where there is an entire team of experienced yachties who are more than happy to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have!
If you would like to find out more about how I can help you to land a job on a yacht, just click here (All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID!)
Plus, there’s a ton of really cool extra bonuses that are absolutely essential!
Also, our website is live: www.howtostartyachting.com
Come and say Hi on social:
Instagram #startyachting
Stay Awesome 🤙🏻
MCA Approved ONLINE FOOD SAFETY & HYGIENE Level 2 Certification for Yacht Crew? Is it REAL?
👉🏻 Join me as I sit down with Lauren (Trilogy Luxury Training) and Yvette (Baobab Development Solutions) as they answer all of the most common questions regarding the MCA approved Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 certification!!! 🍱🥂 👇🏻
Here are some of the questions that get answered in this episode:
- What is the Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 certification?
- Why is the Food safety & Hygiene level 2 certification a requirement for interior yacht crew?
- What is the difference between Level 1 and Level 2?
- Can the Food Safety & Hygiene level 2 be obtained online?
- Is the online version MCA approved? - Does this certificate have to be renewed?
- and more....
Trilogy Luxury Training is one of the very few schools in South Africa that is an IAMI & G.U.E.S.T accredited training centre.
For more info on their awesome courses, go check out their website here:
Online school: https://www.trilogyluxcourses.co.za/
Physical training school/courses: https://trilogyluxtraining.co.za/
To find out more about Yvette and the amazing work she is doing with Baobab Development Solutions, go check out here website here: https://baobabsolutions.co.za/
or you can make contact through their Facebook page directly here: https://www.facebook.com/baobabsolutions
Here is the link to their Food safety & Hygiene level 2 online training: https://trilogyluxtraining.co.za/food-hygiene-course-level-2/
If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that follow button!
Also, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to come and join us in the Start Yachting! Facebook group where there is an entire team of experienced yachties who are more than happy to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have!
If you would like to find out more about how I can help you to land a job on a yacht, just click here
(All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID!)
Plus, there’s a ton of really cool extra bonuses that are absolutely essential!
Also, our website is live: www.howtostartyachting.com
Come and say Hi on social:
Instagram #startyachting
Stay Awesome 🤙🏻
Interview with Lauren, former Chief stew - currently running a legendary training facility
Join me in this week's episode of "Interviews with yachties" as Lauren Norten, a former yacht chief stew reveals the best way to land a job on a yacht!
Lauren has quite the remarkable success story and is currently the Principle trainer & Managing Director at Trilogy Luxury Training. Her 12 years of yachting experience has definitely contributed to her ability to share some awesome advice to people wanting to come into the industry.
Trilogy Luxury Training is one of the very few schools in South Africa that is an IAMI & G.U.E.S.T accredited training centre.
For more info on their awesome courses, go check out their website here:
Online school: https://www.trilogyluxcourses.co.za/
Physical training school/courses: https://trilogyluxtraining.co.za/
If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that follow button!
Also, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to come and join us in the Start Yachting! Facebook group where there is an entire team of experienced yachties who are more than happy to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have!
If you would like to find out more about how I can help you to land a job on a yacht, just click here (All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID!)
Plus, there’s a ton of really cool extra bonuses that are absolutely essential!
Also, our website is live: www.howtostartyachting.com
Come and say Hi on social:
Instagram #startyachting
Stay Awesome 🤙🏻
Interviews with Yachties - Alex the Chief Stewardess
This episode of "Interviews with Yachties" is focussed around Alex, the Chief Stewardess.
Join us as she shares an insane amount of valuable advice and guidance!
Get ready, this episode is jam-packed and a little longer than usual. Alex used her time to the max to share as much useful information as she possibly could to anyone wanting to get into the industry!
If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that Follow button.
Also, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to come and join us in the Start Yachting! Facebook group where there is an entire team of experienced yachties who are more than happy to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have!
If you would like to find out more about how I can help you to land a job on a yacht, just click here (All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID!)
Plus, there’s a ton of really cool extra bonuses that are absolutely essential!
Come and say Hi on social:
Instagram #startyachting
Stay Awesome 🤙🏻
What Qualifications do you need to become a YACHT STEW?
So what Qualifications do you need to become a Yacht Stew? As you might have guessed there are quite a few yacht stew requirements.
Some of them are skills required and some involve yacht stew training.
In this episode I cut through the noise and talk about which interior training courses are actually required and which will be considered add-ons that might be beneficial for you to have. The decision that you make regarding the training that you get, can hugely impact your ability to get a job on a yacht.
As promised, here is the link to the platform that I mention in this episode.
If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that Follow button.
Also, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to come and join us in the Start Yachting! Facebook group where there is an entire team of experienced yachties who are more than happy to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have!
If you would like to find out more about how I can help you to land a job on a yacht, just click here (All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID!)
Plus, there’s a ton of really cool extra bonuses that are absolutely essential!
Come and say Hi on social:
Instagram #startyachting
Stay Awesome 🤙🏻
How much MONEY do Yacht Stews make? (Yacht Stew Salary Revealed!!)
Have you ever wondered how much money yacht stews make? The interior crew of a yacht have the potential to earn really high salaries, excluding tips!!!!! In this video I cover the entry level salary as well as the salaries when working your way up the ranks.
If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that Follow button.
Also, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to come and join us in the Start Yachting! Facebook group where there is an entire team of experienced yachties who are more than happy to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have!
If you would like to find out more about how I can help you to land a job on a yacht, just click here (All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID!)
Plus, there’s a ton of really cool extra bonuses that are absolutely essential!
Come and say Hi on social:
Instagram #startyachting
Stay Awesome 🤙🏻
How to become a Yacht Steward/ess - Your Step-by-step guide!
So how to become a yacht steward or yacht stewardess?
In this episode I give you a step-by-step guide to becoming a yacht stew/ yacht stewardess.
There are many opportunities in the wonderful world of yachting and becoming yacht crew is the easiest way to get a job on a yacht. Working on a super yacht opens up a world of travel, experiences, connections and endless possibilities.
In this episode I briefly go over some of the steps to take in order to land a yacht job as a steward/ess.
If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that Follow button.
As promised, here is the link to the Yacht CV template that will help to create a CV that is industry approved!
Also, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to come and join us in the Start Yachting! Facebook group where there is an entire team of experienced yachties who are more than happy to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have!
If you would like to find out more about how I can help you to land a job on a yacht, just click here (All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID!)
Plus, there’s a ton of really cool extra bonuses that are absolutely essential!
Come and say Hi on social:
Instagram #startyachting
Stay Awesome 🤙🏻
What is a Yacht Stew Exactly? AND....Why would you want to be one?
What is a yacht stew, ( a yacht steward or a yacht stewardess)?
In this video I cover the basic elements of a yacht stew job role which includes some of the yacht stew job description as well as some common yacht stew responsibilities.
If you want to work on a yacht and you’re not sure which role best suits you, watching this video could help you to decide whether or not being a yacht steward or yacht stewardess onboard is a good fit for you.
A day in the life of yacht crew is full of adventure, fun experiences but it is also really hard work sometimes and it’s quite important that you are aware of what will be expected of you in this role.
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All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID!
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Important Things to Know BEFORE saying YES to a Yacht Job
Recently there has been quite a few scams out there and we want to make sure that you guys are informed in order to stay safe.
Join us in this Episode as Warren walks you through his main points on things you can do to make sure that you are actually being hired for the role that you want.
He does mention asking about the vessel's itinerary, but I just want to mention that when you do this, be sure to include the fact that you are merely asking in order to ensure that you have all of the right paperwork. (As this is your responsibility anyway and you don't want to end up stuck somewhere without a visa...trust me...I've been there!)
Doing it this way will also ensure that you come across organised and on top of things! ;)
For more information about the PYA (Professional Yachting Association) and how they can best serve you, please follow this link here:
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interviews with Yachties - Susi the Yacht Chef
Aspiring Chefs! This one's for you! Susi has been in Yachting for many years and has some insane experience onboard, some of which includes her transition between roles!
So join us as she shares her story of how she got into yachting and how she has moved up in her career over the years!
Here are her social pages:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/Thenauticalnomadchef/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sus_travels_fresh/
Personal website: https://nauticalnomads.net/
Ringana partner: https://susanne.ringana.com/
Here is the school that she mentions: www.ashburtoncookeryschool.co.uk/
If you are interested in getting the unfair advantage by joining my How to Start Yachting Masterclass coaching program, then drop me a mail at digitaldray2020@gmail.com.
This 6 module Masterclass is jam-packed with the tools and knowledge that will not only help you to land your very first job on a yacht but will also teach you all of the industry secrets on how to keep that job and build lasting relationships onboard.
It's a smaller industry than you think and mastering the skills that I teach, will greatly help you throughout your yachting career.
It also includes heaps of support and so many other delicious extras, so drop a mail to find out more!
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Start Yachting! - a Safe place to learn
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Interior Q&A
This one's for all of the aspiring stews our there...
For those of you who missed our Interior Q&A session the other day, don't fret....I've got you, here is the REPLAY!!!!!
Join me as I sit down with the professionals,
(Insight Specialist, Luxury Hospitality MGMT, PYA Director of Interior Training, MHSG G.U.E.S.T. program)-
Lynne Edwards
(Ex Chief Stew & Chef, Director at SYNC -Super Yachting Nautical Careers) and-
Cieara Joynt
(Chief Stewardess & Purser, Temp Interior course trainer)-
Jess Manuel
as we answer some questions that a few aspiring stewardesses currently have.
Thanks again to the ladies of the panel for taking the time to share your knowledge to our newcomers!
Thank you to Heather, Lucy, Ivanna for joining us and asking all of your questions!
For those of you who missed this session, there will be more to come, no worries
I always find these sit downs so wonderful because there are always questions that come up that you would have never considered!
Stay tuned as there will be Q&A sessions coming up with professionals from each department onboard
Stay Awesome!
Interviews with Yachties - Jess the Chief stew & Purser
If you want to join the Yachting industry as a Stewardess, how awesome would it be to get advice directly from a truly amazing Chief Stewardess?
Well, that's just it...that's what this episode is all about...!
Join me as I sit down with a really successful Chief stewardess and Purser, Jess Manuel.
In this sit-down we discuss her journey into yachting, how well it pays off to know what you want as well as some really valuable advice that she has for newcomers :)
If you would like to find out more about the Introductory Stew course mentioned in this video, then please contact the team at SYNC Training: https://synctraining.co.za/contact-us-3/
info@synctraining.co.za
+27 71 106 7047
If you are interested in getting the unfair advantage by doing a complete How to Start Yachting Masterclass, then drop me a mail at digitaldray2020@gmail.com.
This 6 module Masterclass is jam-packed with the tools and knowledge that will not only help you to land your very first job on a yacht but will also teach you all of the industry secrets on how to keep that job and build lasting relationships onboard. It's a smaller industry than you think and mastering the skills that I teach, will greatly help you throughout your yachting career.
To view the video version of this video, click here. Please show me some love by hitting that SUBSCRIBE button while you're on our Youtube channel and feel free to share this video...you never know who might benefit from it!
If you haven't done so already, I highly recommend that you join our facebook groups:
Start Yachting! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/start...) - A safe place to learn - Here you can ask questions about the industry and experienced yachties will gladly help to guide you.
Start Yachting - JOBS (https://www.facebook.com/groups/start...) - A group to post and view available jobs
Start Yachting - Crew CVs (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yachtcv/) - A Group to showcase who you are and what you are looking for.
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Interviews with Yachties - Alene ex Chief stew current Author & Trainer
This week I sit down with Alene Keenan as she shares her very interesting story of how she got into yachting!
Alene is an ex Yacht Chief stewardess and has since then been part of writing the standards for many of the interior courses available today!
She also shares some valuable insight and advice for everyone wanting to join the industry as crew.
For more info on all of the courses that she has on offer, as well as to get access to her book, "The Yacht Guru's Bible" please check out her website here: https://alenekeenan.com/
To see the video version of this interview, please click here.
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If you have any questions about joining the yachting industry as a crew member, then please join our Facebook group (www.facebook.com/startyachting/) for any support that you might need.
There is a selection of truly helpful and experienced yachties in there who would be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Honestly, it's the only safe place where you can ask anything regarding yachting!
See you there!
Also, if you are looking to join the industry and want the absolute best chance of landing that very first job onboard, I would highly recommend that you sign up to my Masterclass.
To find out how, please inbox me directly at digitaldray2020@gmail.com.
Until next time....stay awesome!
Avoid these Mistakes - Part 2
Part 2
Once you arrive in your chosen Yachting HUB, life will become very exciting!
There is so much to do, so much to see as well as so many people to go and meet!
But...there are a few common mistakes made right in the beginning, that can easily set you on a path to disaster and disappointment...
Join me in this episode as I walk you through these mistakes to ensure that you don't make them and potentially stain your career in yachting ;)
This is another episode that was taken from one of my videos.
You can view the Video version here.
Avoid these Mistakes - Part 1
Part 1
Once you arrive in your chosen Yachting HUB, life will become very exciting!
There is so much to do, so much to see as well as so many people to go and meet!
But...there are a few common mistakes made right in the beginning, that can easily set you on a path to disaster and disappointment...
Join me in this episode as I walk you through these mistakes to ensure that you don't make them and potentially stain your career in yachting ;)
This is another episode that was taken from one of my videos.
You can view the Video version here.
Interviews with Yachties - Anna the ex- Bosun
Join me in this episode as I meet up with Anna Petchell who used to be a Bosun onboard and has since started APetchell coaching!
We finally get hear her story of how she go to where she is today.
Just like everyone in our industry, Anna also went through some ups and downs and has some amazing advice for newcomers to the yachting industry.
So join us for some laughter and some insight into what it takes to be an excellent crew member.
For more info on what Anna is up to, go check her out at https://www.apetchellcoaching.com/Or follow her on @apetchellcoaching on Instagram.
If you would like to check out the video version of this interview, then please click here.
Please don't forget to hit the subscribe button to ensure that you don't miss any future awesome content on the channel!
If you have any questions about joining the yachting industry as a crew member, then please join our Facebook group for any support that you might need. There is a selection of truly helpful and experienced yachties in there who would be happy to answer any questions you might have. Honestly, it's the only safe place where you can ask anything related to yachting! See you there!
Also, if you are looking to join the industry and want the absolute best chance of landing that very first job onboard, I would highly recommend that you sign up to my Masterclass. To find out how, please inbox me directly at digitaldray2020@gmail.com.
Until next time....stay awesome!
Interviews with Yachties - Phillip the yacht engineer
In this episode I finally get to sit down with a Yacht Engineer!
If you are contemplating moving into the Engineering side of things, then watch this interview with Phillip, the sole engineer onboard a yacht!
Join us as we discuss his path into yachting, his experience so far and also his words of wisdom to aspiring engineers!
We also touch base on whether there is still enough opportunities out there for "Green" crew. (People wanting to get into the industry)
For more information on becoming a yacht Engineer, go check out this site https://www.wilsonhalligan.com/how-to...
If you would like to see the video version of this interview, then please click here. Please don't forget to hit the subscribe button to ensure that you don't miss any future awesome content on the channel!
If you have any questions about joining the yachting industry as a crew member, then please join our Facebook group for any support that you might need. There is a selection of truly helpful and experienced yachties in there who would be happy to answer any questions you might have. Honestly, it's the only safe place where you can ask anything related to yachting! See you there!
Also, if you are looking to join the industry and want the absolute best chance of landing that very first job onboard, I would highly recommend that you sign up to my Masterclass. To find out how, please inbox me directly at digitaldray2020@gmail.com.
Until next time....stay awesome!
Mental Health - How to maintain a positive mindset onboard
This is probably one the most important things to master but it's something that's not often talked about.
Mastering your mental state allows you to master your life.
Once you join a yacht it's very exciting...but a few months in, after working crazy hours it's easy to slip into a negative headspace. Especially if a habit of complaining amongst other crew has already developed. It becomes very easy to then get de-motivated. But...YOU ARE IN CONTROL.
So join me in this episode as we sit down with Warren as he shares his secrets on how to stay in a positive headspace.
For those of you who don't know Warren...he is probably the happiest guy you will ever meet....and listening to his advice will help you greatly!
Once again apologies for all the background noise, this was also filmed outside :)
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Interviews with Yachties - Louise the interior crew placement consultant
This was an exciting interview! Who better to take advice from than someone who could be the person placing you in a job role onboard?
Louise Overend is probably the most awesome yacht crew placement consultant out there! She mostly deals with placing the interior crew and has been a wonderful source of information and kind of support system for green stews during the pandemic! Link up with her on facebook if you would like to sit in on one of her Q&A mornings!
In this interview she shares her story of how she got into the industry as well as some really useful advice for those who are new to the industry!
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If you have any questions about joining the yachting industry as a crew member, then please join our Facebook group for any support that you might need. There is a selection of truly helpful and experienced yachties in there who would be happy to answer any questions you might have. Honestly, it's the only safe place where you can ask anything related to yachting! See you there!
Also, if you are looking to join the industry and want the absolute best chance of landing that very first job onboard, I would highly recommend that you sign up to my Masterclass. To find out how, please inbox me directly at digitaldray2020@gmail.com.
Until next time....stay awesome!
Interviews with Yachties - Joe the deckhand
In this episode I sit down with Joe Pipes.
Joe has got such an inspiring story and is a true example of the fact that if your mindset is right then your age doesn't matter.
Shortly after this interview Joe landed a job on a boat in Florida and is now living out his dream!
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If you have any questions about joining the yachting industry as a crew member, then please join our Facebook group for any support that you might need. There is a selection of truly helpful and experienced yachties in there who would be happy to answer any questions you might have. Honestly, the only safe place where you can ask anything! See you there!
Also, if you are looking to join the industry and want the absolute best chance of landing that very first job onboard, I would highly recommend that you sign up to my Masterclass. To find out how, please inbox me directly at digitaldray2020@gmail.com.
Until next time....stay awesome!
Interviews with Yachties - Kevin the Yacht Steward
Join me as I sit down with Kevin Josef Richardson in this episode.
Kevin has quite an interesting story of how he got into yachting and being a yacht steward onboard, the journey was not an easy one!
In this episode he shares some truly insightful advice to those coming into the industry so this is definitely not one to be missed!
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If you have any questions about joining the yachting industry as a crew member, then please join our Facebook group for any support that you might need. There is a selection of truly helpful and experienced yachties in there who would be happy to answer any questions you might have. Honestly, it's the only safe place where you can ask anything! See you there!
Also, if you are looking to join the industry and want the absolute best chance of landing that very first job onboard, I would highly recommend that you sign up to my Masterclass. To find out how, please inbox me directly at digitaldray2020@gmail.com.
Until next time....stay awesome!
Interviews with Yachties - Sophie the Chief Stewardess
In this episode I link up with Sophie Anne who used to be a Chief stewardess as well as an interior trainer for the Crew Academy.
Join us as she shares her yachting story of how she got into the industry as well as some really helpful advice that she has for people who are about to come into the industry.
To view the video version of this interview, click here and please don't forget to hit the subscribe button to ensure that you don't miss any future awesome content on the channel!
If you have any questions about joining the yachting industry as a crew member, then please join our Facebook group for any support that you might need. There is a selection of truly helpful and experienced yachties in there who would be happy to answer any questions you might have. Honestly, the only safe place where you can ask anything! See you there!
Also, if you are looking to join the industry and want the absolute best chance of landing that very first job onboard, I would highly recommend that you sign up to my Masterclass. To find out how, please inbox me directly at digitaldray2020@gmail.com.
Until next time....stay awesome!
Interviews with Yachties - Brandon the Deckhand
In this episode I sit down with Brandon Lochhead as we discuss how he got into yachting as a Deckhand.
This is another episode where we filmed onboard so there is some humming boat noises in the background, apologies for that.
Brandon is also from South Africa and shares some great insight on how to get in as well as some advice for newbies.
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Until next time, stay awesome!
Interviews with Yachties - Kim - Ex Cief stew & Pureser, Current Director at KDW Training
In this Episode I sit down with Kim Woodey from KDW Training.
Kim is originally from South Africa and has travelled to all crazy corners of the world during her time in yachting.
Join me as she shares her story of how she got in as well as some really awesome advice that she has for all of the newbies coming into the industry.
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Until next time, stay awesome ;)
Interviews with Yachties - Lynne, ex Chief Stew - Director of Interior training
In this interview I sit down with the wonderful Lynne Edwards!
Lynne has quite an amazing story and years of yachting experience so this is definitely not an interview to be missed!
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Interviews with Yachties - Warren, the First Officer
In this episode I sit down with Warren as we discuss how he got into yachting.
This series is dedicated to listening to how other yachties made it....the best way to learn from those who have succeeded!
Everyone's story is different and who knows maybe you can relate or maybe you can learn something truly valuable!
My apologies for the background humming sound in this video, we filmed it while we were working on a boat in Florida and whilst sitting outside, the mic picks up all of the weird boat noises.
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EP 1 - Breakdown of the Steps to getting in...
So how do you get into yachting as a crew member?
This is great question and probably the most common one. Join me in this episode as I walk you through the basic outline of the steps that you would need to take in order to get your foot in the door.
In this episode I also dive into each department as well as your minimum requirements need before even being considered for a role onboard.
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