Start Yachting!

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... 

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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 [email protected].

Until next time....stay awesome!

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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If you have any questions or comments, please contact us directly via the Start Yachting! Facebook group and we will gladly be there for any guidance or support that you may need! See you there!

Stay awesome!

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!

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 [email protected].

Until next time....stay awesome!

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!

To check out the video version of this interview, please click here. Please don't forget to hit the subscribe button one you're in the Youtube channel...this will ensure that you don't miss any future content!

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 [email protected].

Until next time....stay awesome!

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!

To view the video version of this interview pleas click here. Once in the channel, please click the subscribe button to ensure that you don't miss any awesome content coming up!

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 [email protected].

Until next time....stay awesome!

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 [email protected].

Until next time....stay awesome!

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!

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 ;)

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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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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Stay Awesome!