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Dearest Yachtie’s… Recently, I’ve seen a lot of recruiters, brokers and yacht managers talking about crew retention. They mention all the things crew want and need, never stating though any statistics or numbers how common incentives to stay are. One of the main...

Ahoy was launched in belief to make a difference. We aspire to make the difference by truly caring for our clients, both candidates and vessel owners. Caring for us means understanding and ensuring being understood for both sides. Thus, this week we decided to...

A topic as eternal as the concept of CV itself. The CV of a perfect candidate… perfect on paper… and until the day the work environment puts it on trial. As a recruiter I so much wish candidates would be more sensitive with word choices when it comes to their...

Making a first impression is critical in the yachting world, your CV is the first impression a captain, yacht manager or owner will get of you. What they read there will determine if your CV goes on the potential candidate pile or into the paper bin. Being honest on...

If you are a yachtie and you are serious about your career in yachting, finding a boat with an appealing crew vibe is as important to you as the boat itinerary. It is not a secret that a good crew vibe potentiates longevity onboard whereas a toxic one brings any crew...

Imagine, living in your office on the 18th floor in central London with ten of your colleagues that you eat, sleep and share all of your living spaces with, can you imagine how you would feel…Have I got your attention? Living on a yacht is a like this, only you can’t...