Category: Crew Tips

Life as part of yacht crew certainly isn’t like any other so if you’re thinking about a career in the yachting industry, this is the blog post for you. From blissful morning coffees with a view to late night requests dragging you out of bed, yacht jobs certainly have their pros and cons. However all...

In recent years, the number of yacht recruitment agencies has increased substantially, so as a candidate or client, how do you decide which recruitment agency to use? As a candidate, your initial thoughts could be to register with every single one, thinking it would increase your chances of finding a job quicker. As a Captain...

The information within this article has been provided by Tim Reedman, Chartered Financial Planner of St. James's Place. This year’s ISA – capture the moment, before it's gone! Are you making the most of yours? Before the end of this tax year, there is the opportunity to shelter up to £15,240 in an ISA, with no...

Last week, we had an aspiring young stewardess call into our Southampton office and ask if she really needed to go to Antibes to find her first yachting job. Here's what you need to know, and where you need to be to find your dream yachting job. ‘These days all the jobs are online aren’t...

If you're thinking about exiting your off-shore position to pursue perhaps a more stable land based position, it can often feel daunting, especially if you're not sure of the opportunities available. Here at wilsonhalligan, we have a lot of experience in helping yacht crew redirect their careers ashore. With direct experience of this within our...