I live on a St Francis 50 catamaran, called Aphrodite, with my husband, Rick. We have four children, ranging in age from six to 11 years old. This past summer, our family anchored for hurricane season in Woburn Bay, Grenada. From Nimrod’s Rum Shop, we could take a bus into town. But, geographically, Woburn Bay placed…
Flexible Solar Panel From SUNBEAMsystems Designed in Sweden with clean looks, a high finish and with no visible internal wiring, the surface of the SUNBEAMsystem ‘Tough’ flexible solar panel is, as the name suggests, tougher than other panels seen before in the solar industry. Made to endure the tough marine environment, the double UV protection…
Even before the passage she made it known that she wanted nothing to do with George, the first mate. “He keeps looking at my boobs,” she complained, “he’s ogling my bum as well.” More and more yachts are moving around the world these days and captains and crews are much sought after. On-line forums are…
I am fascinated by the process of teaching, mostly (probably) because I’m no good at it. I embody that phrase we all know: “Those who can’t teach do; those who can’t do teach.” I am a do-er, not a teacher. I think this is why I’e always had such a hard time sharing recipes with guests for…
Before I met Ernie and started working on the water, I was studying to be a Licensed Professional Counselor. Halfway through my master’s degree in Mental Health Therapy, I realized that being a counselor wasn’t fun. In fact: it was hard. Hard on your heart more than anything; emotionally draining. That’s not to say that…
Thoughts of security are placed on the back burner. But thinking about security should be paramount, for all crew, especially aboard a superyacht.
Dear Anita, After a recent holiday where we learned how to drive 18-foot sailboats, my husband and I have decided to start a new career together in the yachting industry. He is 35 and I am 34, and we have worked as accountants our whole lives. We will be seeking a team position only,…
For more info on all the passages and to contact Andy, visit 59-north.com/events or call Andy on 484-269-3358. Caribbean Adventure Sailing Come sailing with Andy in the Caribbean next winter! Serenity, a 43-foot classic Shannon ketch will be our home and sailing platform for a few weeks of offshore sailing and island exploration. A tentative…
Everyone runs their household in a different way, and the same goes for boats. No two crew or owners do the exact same thing or feel the same way about almost anything. One dive instructor prefers the scuba tanks mounted here! The chef needs her spices there! The owner must have his things placed just as…
The Nautical Academy is delighted to announce the opening of its new superyacht crew training facility in Barcelona, Spain in collaboration with Marina Barcelona 92 (MB’92). The Academy will be our industries first full training facility, providing all the tools to increase the level of service provided onboard the yachts. The Nautical Academy’s exciting collaboration…
The Perfect Setting Tabletop Challenge held annually at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will be hosted this year by International Crew Training (ICT). The event will take place on Friday October 26th during the day and will be followed by the prize giving reception at 1830 hrs (location to be determined). Yacht Next, the former…