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Work Habits Part 3: A few years ago I wrote a blog about work habits for crew. Whilst not everyone can be a brilliant deckhand or stewardess, everyone can be a great crew member. CLEAN AND TIDY. No one wants to tidy up after you. So all communal areas should be free from your clutter and bits and pieces. Also make an effort to keep your cabin clean. For multiple reasons, not least out of respect for your cabin mate. What habits can you think of that distinguish the average from the good to exceptional crew? Link is in the comments to the rest of my blog... #superyachtcrew #crewagency

📌 Finding Experienced Crew at Short Notice We all know the feeling – a key crew member cancels, and suddenly you're racing to find a qualified replacement before the next charter sets sail. The stress is real! Here's a quick action plan to help: ✔ Maintain an "Emergency Crew File": Keep a comprehensive record of vetted crew members, detailing their certifications, experience, references, and availability. Update this regularly! ✔ Use Dedicated Crewing Agencies: Identify 2-3 agencies specializing in quickly placing yacht crew. Keep their contact information and procedures readily accessible. ✔ Tap into the "Crew Network": Actively participate in online yachting forums and Facebook groups. Build relationships pre-season, so you have a community to rely on during urgent situations. ✔ Preemptive Training Pays Off: During the off-season, invest in cross-training your crew. A chef with basic deckhand skills or an engineer with first-aid knowledge can be a lifesaver. Let's exchange ideas! What other strategies have proven effective for managing crew shortages during critical moments? #yachtcharter #yachtcrew #crewmanagement #yachtingindustry 

Work Habits Part 7: A few years ago I wrote a blog about work habits for crew. Whilst not everyone can be a brilliant deckhand or stewardess, everyone can be a great crew member. ATTITUDE. Being that positive, happy go lucky presence in a department is an amazing quality to have. It will make you popular on board and valued by your superiors. Equally being that miserable, whining pain will get you sacked quick. So if you are about open your mouth to say something negative don't…. What habits can you think of that distinguish the average from the good to exceptional crew? Link is in the comments to the rest of my blog... #superyachtcrew #crewagency

Work Habits Part 12: A few years ago I wrote a blog about work habits for crew. Whilst not everyone can be a brilliant deckhand or stewardess, everyone can be a great crew member. TAKE INITIATIVE. If the bins are full in the crew mess empty them even if it isn't your specific job. Do things that need to be done. Don't always wait for someone to tell you to do something. Use your brain assuming you have one. Not to be confused with ignoring your superiors orders as you 'know better'. What habits can you think of that distinguish the average from the good to exceptional crew? Link is in the comments to the rest of my blog... #superyachtcrew #crewagency

Work Habits Part 4: A few years ago I wrote a blog about work habits for crew. Whilst not everyone can be a brilliant deckhand or stewardess, everyone can be a great crew member. TEAM PLAYER. Help others! At all times. Just because you finished at 5 on the dot don't finish for the day. Go and help your colleague finish his task, help tidy the work area and put things away back in various lockers. Share ideas and knowledge and make other people's life's easier. This helps you build trust with each other too. What habits can you think of that distinguish the average from the good to exceptional crew? Link is in the comments to the rest of my blog... #superyachtcrew #crewagency

Absolutely loved writing this article with the research Ahoy! Crew Agency and I did on crew retention. If your interested in what truely matters to crew and what will encourage them to stay onboard, read the article below. This is a topic I feel passionately about as I believe the yachting industry has a long way to go to catch up with the rest of the maritime industry. #maritime #yachting #Yachtingwriting #collaboration

📌 Finding Qualified Crew on Short Notice We all know the feeling – a key crew member cancels, and suddenly you're racing to find a qualified replacement before the next charter sets sail. The stress is real! Here's a quick action plan to help: ✔ Your "Emergency Crew File": Maintain a detailed list of vetted crew (include certifications, experience, references, availability). Update this regularly! ✔ Dedicated Crewing Agencies: Identify 2-3 agencies specializing in rapid-placement yacht crew. Have their contact info and process details on hand. ✔ The "Crew Network" Leverage: Actively participate in online yachting forums and Facebook groups. Build relationships pre-season, so you have a community to tap into urgently. ✔ Preemptive Training Pays Off: During off-season, invest in cross-training your crew. A chef with basic deckhand skills or an engineer with first-aid knowledge can be a lifesaver. Let's share solutions! What else has saved your charters in a crew shortage crisis? #yachtcharter #yachtcrew #crewmanagement #yachtingindustry 

Work Habits Part 10: A few years ago I wrote a blog about work habits for crew. Whilst not everyone can be a brilliant deckhand or stewardess, everyone can be a great crew member. DON'T GET INVOLVED. There will often be things going on that have nothing to do with you. In different departments or with other people in your dept. That probably don't affect your life in the slightest. Or only marginally. So don't get involved, don't offer up your unnecessary opinion on the subject in the crew mess. Don't stir the pot, don't gossip, don't take sides if it involves petty, mundane BS. What habits can you think of that distinguish the average from the good to exceptional crew? Link is in the comments to the rest of my blog... #superyachtcrew #crewagency

Work Habits Part 11: A few years ago I wrote a blog about work habits for crew. Whilst not everyone can be a brilliant deckhand or stewardess, everyone can be a great crew member. RESPONSIBILITY. Know what your job involves on the yacht and take ownership of what are your responsibilities. Not complicated, you just need to take personal pride in your work and your standards. What habits can you think of that distinguish the average from the good to exceptional crew? Link is in the comments to the rest of my blog... #superyachtcrew #crewagency

Work Habits Part 5: A few years ago I wrote a blog about work habits for crew. Whilst not everyone can be a brilliant deckhand or stewardess, everyone can be a great crew member. RESPECT. Simple. Treat others with respect. Don't mock, belittle or be sarcastic with your colleagues. If they are letting the side down with their performance let a senior member of crew deal with it. Basically treat others as you want to be treated. And don't forget, no one likes a bully…. What habits can you think of that distinguish the average from the good to exceptional crew? Link is in the comments to the rest of my blog... #superyachtcrew #crewagency