Crewing Aboard a Superyacht

Table of Contents

• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• Chapter 1 – A Brief Overview
• What is a Yachtie?
• How does One Get Started as a Yachtie?
• Good Places to Start Looking for Work
• Chapter 2 – Crew Responsibilities and Qualifications
• Licenses and Training
• Captain’s Responsibilities
• First Mate’s Responsibilities
• Engineer’s Responsibilities
• Deck Hand’s Responsibilities
• Chef’s Responsibilities
• Steward/Stewardess’s Responsibilities
• Crew Salaries
• Chapter 3 – Job-Hunting
• Preparing a Curriculum Vitae
• Sample C.V.
• Sample Menu
• Chef’s Food Photo Samples
• Sample Letter of Reference
• Interview Protocol
• Day Work
• Deliveries
• Crew Housing
• Chapter 4 – Health Issues
• Health Insurance
• Nutrition and Preventive Maintenance
• Seasickness
• Skin Cancer
• Exercise
• Chapter 5 – Sharing Small Spaces
• What to Take
• Avoid Embarrassing Situations
• Housekeeping Tips for Chef and Steward
• Heads
• Chapter 6 – Potential Problems to Avoid
• Wear Your Safety Gear
• Couples on Yachts
• Sexual Harassment
• Remember Why You’re There
• What Happens to Old Yachties?
• Glossary of Sailing Terms
• Definitions
• Yacht Parts, illustration
• Knots and Line Handling
• Yacht Crew Placement Agencies
• Crew and Seamanship Training
• About the Author