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’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!
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.
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.
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.