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What do we need for an easy start in yachting?
Only for Steward/ess
Only for Steward/ess
The roadmap we wish we had when we started in 2019. So you don’t waste time, money, and confidence.
The problem we solve
After 7 years in the yacht industry, from entry-level to chief stew positions on 55-meter vessels, one pattern became clear: most beginners struggle with the same fundamental challenges.
They piece together fragmented advice from forums, Facebook groups, and occasional crew tips, but nobody gives them the complete picture.
Through working with hundreds of crew members and tracking what actually leads to success, I discovered:
Beginners typically know only 4-5 agencies, missing 90+ other quality options
Many waste 3-5 months (and significant savings) on ineffective search strategies
The 'word of mouth' system often fails those without established networks
Even experienced crew can't always explain the full process if they found jobs quickly
This guide gives you the tools, strategies, and real-world insights to dramatically improve your chances of landing that first job.
They piece together fragmented advice from forums, Facebook groups, and occasional crew tips, but nobody gives them the complete picture.
Through working with hundreds of crew members and tracking what actually leads to success, I discovered:
Beginners typically know only 4-5 agencies, missing 90+ other quality options
Many waste 3-5 months (and significant savings) on ineffective search strategies
The 'word of mouth' system often fails those without established networks
Even experienced crew can't always explain the full process if they found jobs quickly
This guide gives you the tools, strategies, and real-world insights to dramatically improve your chances of landing that first job.
What's inside the guide!
Everything you need to start your yachting career efficiently
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Module 1: Yachting Fundamentals
Understand yacht types, crew roles, and industry hierarchy. Learn where you fit and what positions to target as a beginner.s. -
Module 2: Essential Documents
Complete checklist of required certificates (STCW, ENG1), where to get them, and how to save time/money in the process. -
Module 3: Professional CV & Cover letter
Learn to create a yachting-specific CV that stands out, with templates and examples that get responses from captains and recruiters. -
Module 4: Social Media
Access to 90+ verified agencies, 70+ Facebook groups, What's App groups and how to use them. -
Module 5: Location Planning
Where to go, when to go, and budget-friendly accommodation strategies in major yachting hubs. -
Module 6: First Steps After Arrival In France
Local SIM cards, transportation, budget management in yachting hubs. -
Module 7: Dockwalking Mastery
How to approach yachts professionally and make lasting impressions. -
Module 8: Networking & Crew Bars
Where to meet industry professionals and build valuable connections. -
Module 9: Visa & Stamps Rules
This module explains how the 90 days in 180 days rule actually works and how to manage your visa days without risking overstays or legal issues. You’ll learn how the stamp process for seafarers differs from regular travel. The module also covers how to communicate with your captain to make sure your immigration status is handled correctly from day one. -
A Story You Need to Hear
This guide ends with a real story from a crew member about her first year in the industry.
It sheds light on fraud, unethical recruitment practices, and personal safety risks, and offers practical advice on how to verify boats, captains, and agencies before accepting any offer.
What This Guide Helps You Avoid:
Wasting 3-5 months on ineffective job search
Spending money on wrong certifications
Missing opportunities due to limited agency knowledge
Making beginner mistakes in CV and interviews
Spending money on wrong certifications
Missing opportunities due to limited agency knowledge
Making beginner mistakes in CV and interviews
katie:
I worked in restaurants for 5 years but want to switch to yachting. Is this possible?
Support:
Perfect! Your hospitality experience is valuable. Module 3 shows how to transfer these skills.
john:
I'm 19 with zero experience. Where do I even start?
Support:
Designed exactly for you! Module 1 explains entry-level positions and requirements.
Billy:
My friends in yachting are too busy to explain everything. I feel lost.
Support:
Common issue! This guide gives you the complete picture they might not have time to share.
Anna:
Flight attendant here, 32. Tired of airports, can I work on yachts?
Support:
Your safety/service background is ideal! Module 2 explains certification transfers.
Gary:
35, office job burnout. Too old for yachting?
Support:
Age is an advantage! Module 6 covers mature candidate strategies.
Important!
This is not just “buy a course and get forgotten”. When you get the full guide, you’re immediately added to our private WhatsApp group. There, you’ll receive daily tips, honest answers, and ongoing support until you land your first job.
The Market Problem (The Talent Paradox)
Why "Wanting It" Is No Longer Enough?
Why "Wanting It" Is No Longer Enough?
The superyacht industry is facing a paradox:
Fleet Expansion: Over 6,000 superyachts (>30m) require crew right now.
Green Crew Saturation: In 2024 alone, 7,000 new crew registrations were recorded.
The Reality Check: 30–40% of newcomers leave the industry within their first year due to a mismatch between expectations and reality.
Conclusion: Captains aren't just looking for staff, they need prepared individuals who understand hierarchy and standards. This guide is your filter to ensure you don't become part of the dropout statistics.
Fleet Expansion: Over 6,000 superyachts (>30m) require crew right now.
Green Crew Saturation: In 2024 alone, 7,000 new crew registrations were recorded.
The Reality Check: 30–40% of newcomers leave the industry within their first year due to a mismatch between expectations and reality.
Conclusion: Captains aren't just looking for staff, they need prepared individuals who understand hierarchy and standards. This guide is your filter to ensure you don't become part of the dropout statistics.
A Few Real Yacht Stories
My colleagues from the yachting industry share
how and when they found their first yacht.
how and when they found their first yacht.
- OksanaChief StewShe started in early March in Palma de Mallorca. At the time, she already held her STCW, ENG1, and Food Hygiene Level 2 certificates.While dock walking, she spoke with a captain who told her he would only need a stewardess in June, but he kept her CV.
She then flew to France to continue her job search. After three months of searching, on the very last day of her visa, that same captain from her March dock walking contacted her, even after she had changed her phone number, and offered her a seasonal contract. - Harrison2nd StewardHe started looking for a job in the South of France in 2022, he had just done his courses on the Isle of Wight and headed straight over. All he had at the time was Eng1, STCW and a couple of GUEST courses, Introduction to laundry, housekeeping and service, flower arrangement and Introduction to wine to be exact. He tried every option to increase my chances of finding that first job. I must have walked every dock along the coast twice over. Finding a steward role is sometimes harder than most.
2 months later he was carrying his friends bag to their new boat and it just happens that they had someone drop out last minute and needed a replacement. From that Grand Prix a guest flew him to London to run their birthday party and upon returning to Nice word of mouth traveled and he got daywork easier and eventually his first job. - MaiChief StewShe began her yachting journey in Antibes and completed her STCW and ENG1.
She found a job advertisement on a French recruitment website and combined it with dock walking, although with limited success.
She was hired as a seasonal sole stewardess/chef on a 26m charter/private yacht in the South of France after 2 months of searching.
Guide Prices
€25
ESSENTIAL ACCESS
✓ Full guide access (1 month)
✓ Private WhatsApp community
Perfect for self-starters who need the roadmap
✓ Full guide access (1 month)
✓ Private WhatsApp community
Perfect for self-starters who need the roadmap
€49
PERSONAL MENTORSHIP
✓ Everything in Essential PLUS:
✓ Full guide access(2 months)
✓ Private WhatsApp community
✓ 60-minute personal consultation
✓ Support until first contract
✓ CV review and optimization
✓ Interview preparation
✓ Direct WhatsApp access to me
Ideal if you want personalized guidance
✓ Everything in Essential PLUS:
✓ Full guide access(2 months)
✓ Private WhatsApp community
✓ 60-minute personal consultation
✓ Support until first contract
✓ CV review and optimization
✓ Interview preparation
✓ Direct WhatsApp access to me
Ideal if you want personalized guidance
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