My Boat Job: Superyacht Deckhand

Elsewhere (such as here) I have described the main job titles and categories one is likely to find aboard a mega- or super-yacht. You should know, though, that there are some traits and skills that are common to all jobs aboard a vessel. Several are directly related to the fact that crewing a boat means being atop -- and often in! -- the water. Sounds obvious, but it's a factor too often overlooked my would-be yacht deckhands. Read more ...

Every large vessel has a variety of crew job types. On a superyacht, they typically include a chef, one or more stewards (or stewardesses), an engineer, a first mate, and of course, the captain, along with deckhands possessing an assortment of skills and specific tasks. It's important to decide which one would match your skills and interest best, and then aim your job-seeking efforts and that position.  Read more ...

Yes, it's possible to find a superyacht job opportunity almost anywhere there is a coast and harbor facilities that can handle one of these large luxury vessels. But realistically, there are only a couple of areas of the world where the odds of easily securing a crew position are in your favor. Read on ...

Caught up with my old crewmates last night. After an evening of bar-hopping we ended up at one or our hotel rooms, where we talked the rest of the night away reminiscing about our adventures together and talking about where we might be headed in the coming months. Great seeing everybody again and I sure am looking forward to working on the boat with them again.