Jess Ayling’s Career in Yachting
Jess Ayling is no ordinary Purser. This young lady started out as a deckhand and impressively worked her way up the ladder, gaining her OOW in the process
Captain Luke Humphries – On board Superyachts
Luke is an Australian Master Mariner with 25 years in the game (time flies when you’re having fun!). He began in 1995 as a Deck Officer cadet in the Australian Merchant Navy spending 8 years on a variety of vessels from Tankers and Container Ships to Ferries and Bulk Carriers. This lead to time in ... Read more
Chief Officer Richard Craven’s Take On Mental Well-Being On Board
All Captains must start somewhere. For Captain Liz, and many others, it was dock walking to get her first Deckhand job. After completing more than one Atlantic crossings with her parents on their sailing yacht, Liz started to dream bigger. The first step involved compiling a resume with her most relevant qualification being PADI Divemaster.
The Journey To Become A Captain With Neal Roche
All Captains must start somewhere. For Captain Liz, and many others, it was dock walking to get her first Deckhand job. After completing more than one Atlantic crossings with her parents on their sailing yacht, Liz started to dream bigger. The first step involved compiling a resume with her most relevant qualification being PADI Divemaster.
Peter Vogel – A Guru In The World Of Hospitality
Peter Vogel’s name is synonymous with expert leadership and hospitality training in the yachting industry. If you (have been living under a rock and) have not heard of him, he is the Managing Director at Luxury Hospitality Management. Based in the Netherlands, he is also a mentor to our very own Bec McKeever!
Yacht Life While Confined Onboard With Desire Truter
Running a team on a yacht & entertaining guests can be a tremendously challenging task. Add in the COVID pandemic with its restrictions and life has becomes even more complicated! Chief Stewardess, Desiré Truter, gives us first-hand insight into guest & crew life whilst being confined onboard. She also reveals what measures her team are taking to create a daily positive environment.
Captain Sally-Ann Konigkramer’s Career in Yachting
Everyone’s career in yachting is a unique experience, however, we still find common ground in the challenges we face and the triumphs we accomplish. Sally-Ann hails from South Africa, but it was in Italy that she launched her career in yachting. Wide-eyed and eager to learn, her passion for achievement in the industry still burns strong.
Leaders in Yachting with Captain Liz Brasler
All Captains must start somewhere. For Captain Liz, and many others, it was dock walking to get her first Deckhand job. After completing more than one Atlantic crossings with her parents on their sailing yacht, Liz started to dream bigger. The first step involved compiling a resume with her most relevant qualification being PADI Divemaster.
