Easier ways to navigate on the web and the water are new for Second Star Sailing, a Pisa, Italy-headquartered RYA training center that opened a school at Jolly Harbour Marina, in Antigua, three years ago.
Running a charter boat is tons of hard work and you won’t get rich doing it. If you are a people person and do not mind working every minute then there are lots of rewards.
After Hurricane Irma, K1 and Kidz at Sea started providing training for youth seeking work opportunities to become employable in the maritime industry
For over a decade, visitors to Barbados’ Carlisle Bay watched with fascination as the 100ft schooner Ruth grew in size and shape
For years it’s been the dream of several St. Maarten residents to open up the marine industry to local people, an industry that is too often seen as the domain of a select few.
Discover the fascinating evolution of maritime collision regulations, from early sailing laws to today’s international COLREGs used by all vessels at sea.
As seafarers working aboard yachts our primary responsibility is safety. Safety of our vessel and safety of ourselves, nothing is more important.
There was a time, in the not too distant past, when becoming proficient at one’s job meant getting as much on-the-job training as possible to advance up the career ladder. Working as professional yacht crew was no different. During the 1980s, all that was required to become a licensed captain was gathering your sea time,…
40TH ANNUAL BUFFALO BAYOU REGATTA, MARCH 10 Texas’ largest canoe and kayak race will be held March 10. Houstonians of all ages are encouraged to participate in the 15-mile USCA-sanctioned race along the scenic Buffalo Bayou, whether you are entering competitively, or paddling for pleasure. Those not wanting to paddle can catch the outdoor fun…
Antiguan based sailing charter and training company, ondeck has announced that they are now able to offer STCW ’95 Basic Safety Training in Antigua.
So, you’ve just learned about the yachting industry from a friend who’s been off living the dream and is back in your hometown for a quick visit before her next adventure. Either that or it’s a sibling, or your mum’s friend’s son’s girlfriend. Etcetera. The point is you’re at a time in your life when…