June 2021
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COVID-19 - Thoughts from a Chief Stew on rotation
Caroline Blatter 29 Jun 2021 About/General Information
Topic of the last 15 months… COVID! I think I speak for everyone on the planet when I say we’ve all had enough of covid now. But how has it affected yachting and crew working onboard yachts?
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Lantau Yacht Club Fully Operational
Caroline Blatter 23 Jun 2021 Hong Kong / China / South East Asia / Marinas & Moorings
Lantau Yacht Club is Fully Operational with a Vision to become the New Superyacht Hub in Hong Kong. Lantau Yacht Club is the latest marina project in Hong Kong in decades. It is gaining spotlight in the yachting industry as Hong Kong’s new superyacht hub, a world class facility...
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Mandarin Oriental and St. Vincent & The Grenadines Protocol for Entry
Caroline Blatter 18 Jun 2021 The Southern Grenadines / Canouan / Saint Vincent / St.Vincent / Bequia / Mustique / Saint / St.Vincent & The Grenadines / About/General Information / Hotels & Resorts / Eco-Resorts
The Mandarin Oriental, Canouan Resort is a luxury beach-front boutique hotel resort on Godahl Beach, ready to receive guests - land based or on yachts!
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Interviewing as crew for yachts...some thoughts from a Chief Stew
Caroline Blatter 17 Jun 2021 Crew Agents / Relief Captains / Yacht Deliveries / Crew Training & Courses / Crew Uniforms & Embroidery / Crew / About/General Information
Interviewing for a yacht job can be a completely different experience depending on who you’re speaking to. Especially as a junior crew member, you could have NO IDEA what you’ll be asked. Some interviewers are very direct and to the point, only wanting to discuss work, but other interviewers are super friendly, will chat your ear off and not even mention the boat until the last 5 minutes!…
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The Ocean Race
Caroline Blatter 02 Jun 2021 Italy / Portugal / Spain / France / Mediterranean / Yacht / Boat Shows / Regattas & Cruising Rallies
The Ocean Race Europe started on Saturday 29th May from Lorient in France. This is a 2000 nautical mile 3 leg course to Genova in Italy, taking 12 of the best Sailing Teams in the world on a NEW Race around Europe. This is an Ocean Race with a purpose...
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