This is a list of some of the things NOT to do when looking for a yacht crew job!
It’s not a great idea to have a new relationship onboard with owners or crew
Visible tattoos, swearing/slang, smoking and jewelry are better left covered or for off the yacht.
Immaculate Personal hygiene is an absolute must!.
Obesity, its known as a healthy attractive… image industry you need to look as healthy and clean as the feel of the yacht, unfortunately this is the way it is.
Damage to the teak or interior, so don’t ever drag items along the timber teak decks or plush interior carpets and don’t wear shoes on the yacht unless permission granted prior to boarding the yacht.
Respect the hierarchy and Chain of command, know your place fast.
Never board the yacht without permission – it may take a while to get someone’s attention but it is extremely important not to invite yourself onboard.
Don’t lie or falsely represent yourself – it’s a small industry.
Don’t make a habit of getting into yacht politics and gossip… you never know who will be around the corner.
Some Captains are known for the 7pm interview at the local pubs with stewardesses even if there is no position available so avoid being to naïve.
The yacht is your workplace and your home but remember it is someone else’s plaything and not at your disposal.
Loud, arrogant drunkenness or drug binges in crew towns will catch up with you and Captains and yacht crews start to recognize faces of crew behaving badly very quickly.
You have two ears and one mouth, when you start yachting there is a reason for this.
Doing the dock walk with an ipod, skateboard and board shorts doesn’t help your plea, you still need to look professional.
Make friends not enemies (even from the beginning at your Stcw95 course) as the yachting industry is very small and word travels, you never know who you will work in close confides with or for down the track.
Don’t sniper other people’s work that you may hear of through them or others.
Don’t be late – time keeping is crucial in this industry.
