I have recently finished school and set my mind on working on a superyacht as a deckhand. I have invested a lot and have completed ENG1,STCW and powerboat level 2 in the hopes of a good return. I now realise how busy this industry is and how hard it is to start, so much so that I am considering using all my investment as an excuse of a gap year. I am so determined and am reaching out daily to multiple people but haven´t had one call yet . I have a strong passion and belief in this industry and will continue trying my best to breakthrough.
Dude has a hell of a way of explaining things. I like it. He said " if wanna live away from home, just leave home" classic. I have to find a reason to use that line.
Great Video as Always Matthew. What you've said and JoeC4871 commented on, I totally agree with. Its great that there is someone like you who sticking up to the highest standards the industry is striving for and defending it, at the same time educating anyone about the reality of the industry. I hope they get to see this and think about the content they are creating and think about, is this content true and accurate and does it help us (the company) and the audience, whom ever they may be. Nice to see some clearing up the facts. Thank you for your video.
You are so right Matthew, the Industry needs to be 'professional' and rid itself of the 'Below Deck' image, yacht crew are there to work and not on a paid holiday. Long term articles such as that are destructive, what Captain, Chief Officer, Chief Stew is going to employ anyone that has been on that training after a negative experience with 'gap year' paid tourist, who thinks they are on a summer long party rather than being a professional mariner.
Well seems like i am screwed. No hospitality background, and no experience on the sea. I would have been down to do all the courses, even planning to go to Antibes. I dont know if its possible to enter the industry with those credentials Rip i guess Thanks for the video matthew
No, you're not screwed. If you don't have any transferrable skills right now, go and get some. I made a whole video about that here: th-cam.com/video/CTFYzlqaNZk/w-d-xo.html I'm encouraging new crew to take a long term view rather than treating yachting as something to hop into for a year or less. If you look at yachting as a career, it's not unreasonable to suggest that you spend time gaining relevant experience and skills in preparation for joining the industry. After all, you might spend many years at university in preparation for some careers. I hope this clears up any confusion about what I'm saying in the video. My whole channel is dedicated to helping yacht crew build successful careers in this industry. If you're serious about a career in yachting then I encourage you to go for it.
I’m going on a course in may with a company I’m not sure if it’s worth it I will get my stcw power boat level 1 and 2 and some other bits The company is called flying fish out of the Isle of Wight is it worth it
A good video to raise awareness. I want to add something: like you said it’s a well know fact, none of HOD wants to go to the circle process hiring-training-losing. What about the others people involved in the « well running yacht » management company/brokers/owners ? Everybody should be focus on the same line from each part of yachting industry. Most of a lot of yacht need a permanent crew onboard, a full time position, rotational position, sometimes some additional crew.
Nice video. Matthew what do you think if I am a carpenter on a cruise ship. I am working for 3 years. Can i hope to get a job as a carpenter on yacths? Also, what is the year limit for entering to yacht industry as carpenter? Thanks man u do a nice job.
Heyy matthew I have been watching your videos from last one and half year I was wondering if an Indian work on Yacht or not??? I am looking forward to take basic stcw courses, so your answer would be very helpful to me.
In my opinion, there are two main reasons: New crew are coming into the industry with the wrong expectations; Even for those who are well prepared and know what to expect, the lifestyle just isn't a good fit for them.
I’m going with this company in may to get my qualifications but I want a life time career not a crap one anyone got any ideas or should I get get my qualifications and do a load of my own research stuff
@JakeDunn-w8m This video is about how some marketing practices for super yacht crew courses are setting unrealistic expectations and attracting people with the wrong attitude. It has nothing to do with the quality of training that you'll receive at these establishments, which will generally be very good. Please don't worry. If you're starting out with the right mindset then it doesn't really matter where you do your basic courses, provided that they're recognised by the MCA. The problem comes when people think that these courses alone will propel them quickly and easily into a dream job where they're travelling the world, driving tenders all day, and generally just getting paid for having fun. This is not the reality, and people who believe that it is are likely to be very disappointed. Wishing you all the best with your super yacht career.
Do you have any experience with yachting as part of a gap year? If so, I'd be very interested to hear more about it.
I have recently finished school and set my mind on working on a superyacht as a deckhand. I have invested a lot and have completed ENG1,STCW and powerboat level 2 in the hopes of a good return. I now realise how busy this industry is and how hard it is to start, so much so that I am considering using all my investment as an excuse of a gap year. I am so determined and am reaching out daily to multiple people but haven´t had one call yet . I have a strong passion and belief in this industry and will continue trying my best to breakthrough.
Dude has a hell of a way of explaining things. I like it. He said " if wanna live away from home, just leave home" classic. I have to find a reason to use that line.
Probably one of the best videos you’ve done. Excellent presentation and content.
Thank you!
Great Video as Always Matthew.
What you've said and JoeC4871 commented on, I totally agree with. Its great that there is someone like you who sticking up to the highest standards the industry is striving for and defending it, at the same time educating anyone about the reality of the industry.
I hope they get to see this and think about the content they are creating and think about, is this content true and accurate and does it help us (the company) and the audience, whom ever they may be.
Nice to see some clearing up the facts. Thank you for your video.
You are so right Matthew, the Industry needs to be 'professional' and rid itself of the 'Below Deck' image, yacht crew are there to work and not on a paid holiday. Long term articles such as that are destructive, what Captain, Chief Officer, Chief Stew is going to employ anyone that has been on that training after a negative experience with 'gap year' paid tourist, who thinks they are on a summer long party rather than being a professional mariner.
Never worked in yachting, but it is a lifestyle, not simply a job that you can start and stop when you want.
Well seems like i am screwed. No hospitality background, and no experience on the sea. I would have been down to do all the courses, even planning to go to Antibes. I dont know if its possible to enter the industry with those credentials
Rip i guess
Thanks for the video matthew
No, you're not screwed. If you don't have any transferrable skills right now, go and get some. I made a whole video about that here: th-cam.com/video/CTFYzlqaNZk/w-d-xo.html
I'm encouraging new crew to take a long term view rather than treating yachting as something to hop into for a year or less. If you look at yachting as a career, it's not unreasonable to suggest that you spend time gaining relevant experience and skills in preparation for joining the industry. After all, you might spend many years at university in preparation for some careers.
I hope this clears up any confusion about what I'm saying in the video. My whole channel is dedicated to helping yacht crew build successful careers in this industry. If you're serious about a career in yachting then I encourage you to go for it.
I’m 18 from Hawaii been working on a catamaran for 2 years any advice on getting into the yachting industry?
I’m going on a course in may with a company I’m not sure if it’s worth it
I will get my stcw power boat level 1 and 2 and some other bits
The company is called flying fish out of the Isle of Wight is it worth it
A good video to raise awareness. I want to add something: like you said it’s a well know fact, none of HOD wants to go to the circle process hiring-training-losing.
What about the others people involved in the « well running yacht » management company/brokers/owners ?
Everybody should be focus on the same line from each part of yachting industry. Most of a lot of yacht need a permanent crew onboard, a full time position, rotational position, sometimes some additional crew.
Nice video. Matthew what do you think if I am a carpenter on a cruise ship. I am working for 3 years. Can i hope to get a job as a carpenter on yacths? Also, what is the year limit for entering to yacht industry as carpenter? Thanks man u do a nice job.
Good day sir I have experience on pleasure yacht 78 meter deckhand can I work with you
Heyy matthew I have been watching your videos from last one and half year I was wondering if an Indian work on Yacht or not??? I am looking forward to take basic stcw courses, so your answer would be very helpful to me.
why is crew turnover in yachting industry among junior crew a problem?
In my opinion, there are two main reasons:
New crew are coming into the industry with the wrong expectations;
Even for those who are well prepared and know what to expect, the lifestyle just isn't a good fit for them.
The company he’s going on about is called flying fish which is worrying a bit for me
I’m going with this company in may to get my qualifications but I want a life time career not a crap one anyone got any ideas or should I get get my qualifications and do a load of my own research stuff
@JakeDunn-w8m This video is about how some marketing practices for super yacht crew courses are setting unrealistic expectations and attracting people with the wrong attitude. It has nothing to do with the quality of training that you'll receive at these establishments, which will generally be very good.
Please don't worry. If you're starting out with the right mindset then it doesn't really matter where you do your basic courses, provided that they're recognised by the MCA. The problem comes when people think that these courses alone will propel them quickly and easily into a dream job where they're travelling the world, driving tenders all day, and generally just getting paid for having fun. This is not the reality, and people who believe that it is are likely to be very disappointed.
Wishing you all the best with your super yacht career.
What a bore
Hello @Fumbuzi. Thanks for your feedback.