Life After Yachting

17/02/2024

In this Life After Yachting feature, we talk to Hugo Ortega from Superyacht Sunday School about his career and transitioning to life on shore!

05/02/2024

Superyacht Cluster offers a comprehensive study that gives an independent review of your business and suggests how it may be adapted for the superyacht sector.

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas, everyone! Whether you're celebrating at home with loved ones or off on a yachting adventure, we hope it's a memorable one. To our hardworking crew members who might be feeling a bit down working during this festive period or missing home, hang in there. Your time to kick back, enjoy those well-deserved tips, and reunite with friends and family is just around the corner. Cheers to the spirit of the season! 🎄🌟

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12/11/2023

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07/11/2023

Did you know that people changing careers later in life is becoming increasingly common and widely accepted? According to studies, individuals are now changing careers an average of 5-7 times in their lifetime, and many of these changes occur after the age of 30 or even 40.

This highlights the adaptability and resilience of individuals, proving that it's never too late to pursue new passions, learn new skills, and embrace different career paths, regardless of age.

Considering a career outside of yachting but you fear your age will withold you from making a success in a new career path? We're here to tell you to EMBRACE THE WISDOM OF YOUR EXPERIENCE!

Yacht crew members, no matter their age, bring unparalleled skills, adaptability, and resilience. Believe in yourself and the boundless opportunities that await once you make the decision to transition ashore. You've got this! ⚓️🌍

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07/09/2023

🌟 Exciting news in the superyacht industry and something we're proud to be a part of 🛥️

Raising the Bar, a think tank of experts from across the superyacht sector, is thrilled to unveil www.SuperyachtIndustryCareers.com - providing detailed career maps for superyacht crew in all departments.

In a remarkable act of voluntary collaboration within the industry, we've joined forces to create these valuable career maps. We're grateful to have the Superyacht Alliance for Professional Standards as our host 🙏 These career maps are a game-changer, guiding crew members at every junction of their journey.

Each department's map meticulously charts the 'route', offering an overview of potential pathways and realistic progression timelines. No more guesswork—just clarity and confidence in your career trajectory. The pathways also provide a comprehensive rundown of qualifications required at each stage. We're aligned with the International Association of Maritime Institutions (IAMI) and the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA), and we promise to keep you updated with any changes. 📚🌊

The hope is that training schools and recruitment companies will share these career maps with both prospective and existing crew to highlight the wide range of career options available within the superyacht industry. We hope that senior crew will also share and use these career maps as they mentor, support, and encourage their juniors to develop.

A key driver of the initiative is to engage, inspire, and retain superyacht talent, with plans to extend the career maps to shore-based roles offering guidance and support for crew ready to transition ashore.

For the full story, click the link below 👇
https://www.onboardonline.com/yacht-industry-news/business/raising-the-bar-launches-comprehensive-career-maps-for-superyacht-crew/

Raising the Bar, a thinktank of industry experts has launched a new website - www.SuperyachtIndustryCareers.com - providing career maps for superyacht crew.

26/08/2023

Longevity. What a minefield! 🤯 New boats want longevity but want you to start next week, seasonal work gives you gaps that need to be meaningfully filled and when you head ashore trying to explain longevity on boats verses the concept of longevity on land is tricky.

Get straight in your own mind on how best to describe your experience when approaching any new role. It can all be justified but you need to be confident when challenged about it.

17/08/2023

It can be scary applying for positions ashore after you've been at sea for years. Your first application might be bad. Your first interview might be bad. Your first job might be bad. But you can't ever have a successful career ashore if you don't start...

Whatever your motivation is to transition from superyachts to shore-side, just start!

17/08/2023

Don’t get lost! Crew life quickly teaches you to put yourself at the bottom of the priority list. When you move back into ‘the real world’ it can be hard to make the adjustment to putting your own needs first. It takes a bit of self-coaching to remember that you are number one in your life!

15/08/2023

Ambitious? Life gets hectic and you can get lost in the present. Remember to take the time to check in with what you want to achieve long term and which 'mountains' you need to overcome to stay on track with those goals. What drives you will change over time so its even more essential to check regularly into your motivations and ask yourself if you are moving forwards to achieving them.

Everyone needs a plan, but first you need to know what you really want to achieve.

10/08/2023

How is it August? 🤯 If you have been putting off your plans for the end of the season, now is the time to start thinking about your next steps. Dual season, training, chill out time? What is in store for this winter? Planning now, however hard it is to fit in and consider a time beyond the next day onboard, will pay off in the long run.

08/08/2023

Sailing to Success or Anchoring to Love? We're here to let you know it's okay to choose memories over money.

Life is all about making tough choices and finding the balance that brings us happiness. Being a part of the yachting world brings incredible opportunities, adventures, and a good salary that allows us to live a comfortable life. At what expense though? Sometimes, that means prioritizing the moments we spend with our beautiful families. Don't get us wrong, a fat paycheck is enticing, but time is a precious commodity that money can't buy.

Here are 3 tips to help you with the decision of whether to transition ashore and how to do it:

1 - Remind yourself of your values: Think about what truly matters to you. Reflect on what makes your heart smile and let that guide your career choice.

2 - Seek advice and learn from others: Connect with ex-yachting professionals who have successfully achieved work-life balance shoreside to glean insights from their experiences. Networking, career counseling, or even online communities like can provide valuable guidance on finding that dream career.

3 - Embrace the gig economy: With the rise of freelancing and side hustles, you have more opportunities to create a career that works around your family life. Explore your passions and consider turning them into a flexible income source.

Share your thoughts in the comments below! Have you managed to find that perfect balance between a job that pays enough and allows allow satisfactory amount of time with your loved ones? We'd love to hear your stories!

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