Crewing Aboard A Superyacht: Guide to Working Afloat

Crewing Aboard A Superyacht: Guide to Working Afloat

by KimDavis (Author)

Synopsis

This much-needed handbook is for anyone seeking a career afloat as professional crew on a large yacht or superyacht. Speaking from 15 years' personal experience, Kim Davis outlines the different responsibilities of each crew member and explains what will be expected of them, from skipper, first mate and engineer to steward, chef or deckhand. She provides welcome advice on: * useful contacts (charter companies, crew placement agencies, training courses * job hunting tips and the best recruitment areas * how to impress prospective employers * sample CVs and salary scales * documentation requirements * rewards and dangers of the job. Laden with practical first-hand advice, this book will be welcomed by prospective crew seeking a career in a challenging but highly rewarding and often glamorous environment.

$8.85

Save:$10.97 (55%)

Quantity

1 in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
Published: 01 Nov 2004

ISBN 10: 0713670940
ISBN 13: 9780713670943
Book Overview: Practical, first-hand advice for professional crew Helpful information gathered together in an easy reference format Author speaks from many years of experence in the field as a chef on superyachts Useful Appendices listing training facilities, placement agencies, salary scales and sample CVs Caters for a growing sector of the thriving professional yachting industry

Author Bio
Kim Davis began studying marine biology in the Florida Keys, but the pull of the sea proved stronger than the lure of the lab, and through a series of chance encounters, embarked on a 15-year career as a chef aboard superyachts.