So in order to travel to the USA, you need to start your  B1B2 Visa Application as soon as you can. The B1B2 is a visitor's (non-immigrant) visa. It can be obtained for either tourism or business purposes. In this episode, I cover the 4 Things YOU can do to get your B1B2 Visa APPROVED! It is always best to be prepared when you apply for a B1B2 visa, so be sure to listen to this episode all the way to the end. Here are some useful links: Breakdown of the application process:  https://www.ivisa.com/usa-blog/u.s.-b1-b2-visa-sample-picture-and-information  Documents required for Ya ..read more

So in order to travel to the USA, you need to start your  B1B2 Visa Application as soon as you can.   The B1B2 is a visitor's (non-immigrant) visa. It can be obtained for either tourism or business purposes.   In this  Step-By-Step Guide, I cover all of the basics that you need to know when going though the application process.  It is always best to be prepared when you apply for a B1B2 visa, so be sure to watch this video all the way to the end.   Here are some useful links:  Breakdown of the application process:  https://www.ivisa.com/usa-blog/u.s.-b1 ..read more

If you want to work on a yacht, it is very important to know How to AVOID YACHT JOB SCAMS and Stay clear of the Dodgy ones!!   There are hundreds of jobs being posted weekly and sometimes it can be quite tricky to figure out which ones are legit.  Most of them usually are, but there are a few Key RED FLAGS to take note of when a job post just doesn't 'feel' right.  In this video I walk you through a set of guidelines that will help you to filter out the jobs that you really don't want to apply for... If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that ..read more

What if you were unsure about certain aspects about your Yacht CV?  What if there are certain things that you should know, that you have no idea about yet?   What if you could get CV Advice directly from a Yacht Crew Placement Agent...  Well, in this video I sit down with Louise from YPI as we go through a series of common questions regarding Yacht CV's as well as a few notes on being prepared for your interview! If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that follow button! (Don't forget to share it with your friends ;) Also, if you have any ques ..read more

So How do you become a yacht chef? Join me in this video as I sit down with Ane & Mayte as they explain all of the requirements to become a chef on a yacht. We also discuss some of their other really awesome courses that they have on offer so don't miss out on this one! If you want to become a chef, then I highly recommend that you check out all of the culinary courses that the Barcelona Academy have on offer: Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2: https://www.barcelonacrewacademy.com/store/p250/Foodandsafetylevel2mca-barcelona-remote.html#/ Food Safety & Hygiene Level 3: https://www.barce ..read more

?? Join me as I sit down with Lauren (Trilogy Luxury Training) and Yvette (Baobab Development Solutions) as they answer all of the most common questions regarding the MCA approved Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 certification!!! ?? ??  Here are some of the questions that get answered in this episode:  - What is the Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 certification?  - Why is the Food safety & Hygiene level 2 certification a requirement for interior yacht crew?  - What is the difference between Level 1 and Level 2?  - Can the Food Safety & Hygiene level 2 be obt ..read more

Join me in this week's episode of "Interviews with yachties" as Lauren Norten, a former yacht chief stew reveals the best way to land a job on a yacht!   Lauren has quite the remarkable success story and is currently the Principle trainer & Managing Director at Trilogy Luxury Training.  Her 12 years of yachting experience has definitely contributed to her ability to share some awesome advice to people wanting to come into the industry.    Trilogy Luxury Training is one of the very few schools in South Africa that is an IAMI & G.U.E.S.T accredited training centre.&nb ..read more

So what Qualifications do you need to become a Yacht Stew?  As you might have guessed there are quite a few yacht stew requirements.  Some of them are skills required and some involve yacht stew training. In this episode I cut through the noise and talk about which interior training courses are actually required and which will be considered add-ons that might be beneficial for you to have. The decision that you make regarding the training that you get, can hugely impact your ability to get a job on a yacht. As promised, here is the link to the platform that I mention in this episode ..read more

Have you ever wondered how much money yacht stews make? The interior crew of a yacht have the potential to earn really high salaries, excluding tips!!!!! In this video I cover the entry level salary as well as the salaries when working your way up the ranks. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that Follow button. Also, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to come and join us in the Start Yachting! Facebook group where there is an entire team of experienced yachties who are more than happy to assist you and to answer any questions that you migh ..read more

What is a yacht stew, ( a yacht steward or a yacht stewardess)?  In this video I cover the basic elements of a yacht stew job role which includes some of the yacht stew job description as well as some common yacht stew responsibilities.   If you want to work on a yacht and you’re not sure which role best suits you, watching this video could help you to decide whether or not being a yacht steward or yacht stewardess onboard is a good fit for you.   A day in the life of yacht crew is full of adventure, fun experiences but it is also really hard work sometimes and it’s quite import ..read more