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The Seaworthy Stew
by The Seaworthy Stew - Jess Harbison
Wondering... How to become a yacht stewardess? What it's like to work on a superyacht? How to find a job in yachting? What training is required to work on superyachts? If you need to do courses to land your dream job at sea? Welcome to The Seaworthy Stew podcast, a show dedicated to answering all of those questions… and more! Whether you're over your 9-5 and dream of travelling the world and getting paid to do it, you're an airline or cruise ship stewardess looking to transition to a yacht stew, or you've just heard so much about the yachting industry and you want to know more about life onboard, this is the podcast for you.Each episode, you'll hear about the real yacht crew life, info on how to kick-start your superyacht career and tips on becoming a junior yacht stew and landing your dream job on a yacht.Hit subscribe now to be notified when new episodes go live. To download my free eBook 'Your First Steps To Yachting' head to theseaworthystew.com/littlebluebook
Episodes
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How To Get A Job As A Yacht Stewardess
Looking to work in the superyacht industry and wondering how to get a job as a yacht stew? Here's your go-to information for landing your first job on a superyacht, this episode covers: Yachting Courses The Med Season, the Caribbean and Australia season + the international yachting hubs / where…
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5 Yachting Interview Questions To Ask (& What Not To Say)
An exciting (and nerve-wracking) part of getting your first yachting job is getting the call or email to say you've been short-listed for an interview. You may wonder how to prepare for your yachting interview when you have no idea what to ask?! In this episode of The Seaworthy Stew Podcast, I...
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How Superyachts Work & What Happens When You First Get Onboard
You've got your first job on a yacht! You've packed, you've travelled and now at the boat about to walk onboard. EEEK! Those nerves kick in *Insert awkward smile*. Here's what to expect during the first week, everything from safety walk-throughs, your first shift, settling in, radio…
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What Is Day Work and What Should Green Crew Expect?
As green crew, one way to land a permanent role as a yacht stew or deckhand is by building up your new yachting CV with day work. Learning how to get day work and taking advantage of those opportunities can be a stepping stone to starting your yachting career. Day work gives you an introduction…
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🤷♀️ What Will I Gain From Doing A Yacht Stew Training Course If It Doesn't Guarantee Me A Job?
Do I need to do a training course to work as a yacht stew? What will I learn from a stewardess course? Will it guarantee me a junior stew role? If these questions have been on your mind and you've been debating whether or not to do interior superyacht training, check out this episode. Jess From…
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1 Year Into Life As A Yacht Stew | Interview with Steph The Stewardess
In this episode I chat to Steph, a junior yacht stewardess who has now been in the industry for one year. We talk about her experiences so far, lessons learned onboard, how she found out about yachting and landed her first job (during Covid), what she expected and what was surprising for her to...
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How to Prepare For Your First Charter as a Junior Yacht Stew
Wondering how you can prepare for your first charter as a junior yacht stew? In today's episode, I share tips on what to do to boost your confidence and go into the charter or yachting season being as prepared as possible. From procedures to learn, what you need to understand and how the boat...
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Best times to find work on a superyacht
Want to know the three best times to find a job in yachting to give you the best chance at scoring work? Are you wondering how to get a job on a yacht? How to find work as a yacht stew or deckhand? Check out this episode! Yachting is seasonal, there are boat shows and events when more yacht crew...
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Getting the most out of your finances while working on yachts / Monica from CrewFo
An interview with Monica from CrewFo, an ex. yacht stewardess who was smart with her money (buying 2 investment properties during her time onboard). Monica shares her tips to get the most out of your finances as yacht crew from setting up your bank account correctly, organising cash cards, buying…
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Rotational Yacht Crew Jobs
When you're searching for yacht jobs online as a stewardess or deckhand you may have seen jobs advertised as rotational or 3:1 or 2:1 and a lot of questions have popped up around these jobs. So today's episode we will get clear on what rotational jobs are, how they work, why they are sought after...
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What Training Courses Do I Need To Work On A Yacht?
Are you wondering what crew training you need to work on yacht? What qualifications are required for a stewardess? From the STCW and ENG1 Medical to The Food Safety Hygiene Level 2 and Interior Stewardess Training. There are lots of training courses to work on a yacht, some are required and some...
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Housekeeping Do's & Don'ts For Junior Yacht Stews
When you're first starting in the yachting industry everything feels foreign and as a Junior stewardess, there are so many new things to learn. In this episode, I run over housekeeping do's and don'ts which will help you to gain more knowledge about what to do and what not to do a yacht stew on a...
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10 Ways To Build Your Yacht Stew Skills From Home
When it comes to learning the skills to be a yacht stewardess it's a never-ending process, there are always new tips and tricks you discover along the way. However, it's important to get the foundations right as you progress in the industry. If you're just starting out in the yachting world and...
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Chief Stew Advice 15 Years In The Yachting Industry | Interview with Marien from Yachts Mermaids
In today's episode, I chat with Marien From Yachts Mermaids who has over 15 years of experience in the superyacht industry. "If you want to grow personally... yachting is the fastest way to do so." We discuss the transition for green yacht crew from land to sea, the importance of having support,...
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Superyacht Table Service - The Do's and Don'ts
In today's episode we run over the do's and don'ts of Superyacht table service. It will give you a good introduction to some of the foundations of service you need to know as a service stewardess role onboard. If you want to polish your service skills as a yacht stewardess. The Seaworthy Yacht...
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Superyacht Radio | Behind The Scenes Of The Seaworthy Stew
This episode is a rebroadcast from Superyacht Radio which is a podcast devoted to the global superyacht industry. Tune in to hear my interview with Maeve about and how I transformed 6 years experience as a Yacht Stewardess into creating a platform to help share this knowledge with aspiring yacht...
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What Is Silver Service on Superyachts?
How to do silver service onboard a yacht? What is silver service? How to do the silver service technique? There are many rules and principles of silver service onboard superyachts. As a yacht stewardess, you need to be service savvy and understand a broad range of service styles. Remember most...
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What Type Of Stew Are You - Housekeeping, Service or Laundry?
There are three main roles of a yacht stewardess and they fall into laundry, housekeeping and service. This episode runs over each department so you can work out what you might enjoy most and the skills required to advance in these roles. Want to learn more about how to be a yacht stewardess?…
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What Are The Responsibilities Of A Yacht Stew?
So you want to be a yacht stew? Did you know stews have more responsibilities onboard than just providing awesome holidays for charter guests and nailing table settings? Apart from the usual providing 5-star service to all guests, silver service, cocktail skills, laundry and housekeeping…
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Your First Service Role As A Stewardess: The Breakfast Shift
Are you interested in becoming a service stewardess onboard yachts? The breakfast service shift is probably one of the first service shifts you will run by yourself as a yacht stew. So this episode will focus on tips to ensure a really GOOD morning breakfast shift that will help to ensure it all...
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Interviews | What Chief Stews Look For In Junior Yacht Crew
Have you got an interview coming up with the Chief Stewardess? Not yet? Don't stress it will happen. For now, gaze your eyes over WHAT CHIEF STEWS LOOK FOR WHEN INTERVIEWING GREEN YACHT CREW ➡️ Join the FREE WEBINAR "How To Become A Yachtie!" Click here to register now - It kicks off on Thurs…
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The skills needed to be a SUPER YACHT STEW
Do you have the skills to be a great yacht stewardess? Climbing the ladder to be well on your way to Chief Stew in no time. In this episode, we dive into the skills that you need to become the best damn yacht stewardess out there. These core skills will make you effective at your job as a SUPER...
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From Green Yacht Stew To Chief Stewardess In 5 Years
This episode follows on from #28- My personal yachting story. Sharing how I worked my way up from being a green yacht stew to a chief stewardess in 5 years. I cover all the boats I've worked on, my experiences, and the lessons learnt along the way. I also completed several courses during my...
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My First Job As A Yacht Stew- How I Got It
Want to know a secret? Just like you, I was once considered green yacht crew! All yachties start with no experience in the industry so here's the motivational episode to encourage you to STEP OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE and chase the yachting dream if it is truly something you desire. In the…
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7 Ways To Spot Red Flags With Yacht Crew Jobs
With yachting jobs, a huge part of the process is networking and searching online for potential job opportunities. It is increasingly important we cover the red flags you need to be mindful of when applying for jobs online, especially through social media pages. In this episode, I share 7 ways to...
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10 Ways To Know If Yachting Is Right For You
There are some upfront investments when joining the yachting industry from your STCW qualifications to medical certificates and you want to know if you're actually going to enjoy this new job before taking the leap. In this episode, I share 10 ways to recognise if joining the yachting industry as…
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Green Crew Myth-Busting | "Yachts aren't hiring green crew with COVID affecting the industry"
Think that yachts don't hire green crew and even more so now COVID has affected the industry? Think again. This episode I'm busting the myth that green crew can't get jobs and prove to you that the yachting industry has carried on throughout this pandemic. ➡️ WANT THE SECRETS TO to confidently...
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Yachting as a Sole Stewardess
Ever wondered what life is like as sole stew on a 28m yacht? In this episode, I dive into a day in the life of a sole stew. What jobs you'll be doing from service, housekeeping, and laundry- you do it all! Here you will gain insight into some perks of smaller charter yachts as opposed to large...
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The B1/B2 Visa For Yacht Crew
Ever wondered what visa you need to work on a superyacht? Why yacht crew need the B1/B2 visa for the Caribbean and United States? How to get a B1/B2 visa? In this episode, we dive into all of it + why I don't recommend applying for a B1/B2 if you don't have boat papers. ON BOARD APP 🛥 If you are...
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Common Green Crew Mistakes
The med season is fast approaching, are you an aspiring yacht stew or deckhand? You need to hear these common green crew mistakes! There are loads of tips, get your notepad ready, and don't forget to watch the free masterclass "How to score a job in yachting and ditch your 9-5!" ON BOARD APP 🛥…
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Am I Too Old To Start A Career In Yachting?
Are you wanting to start a career as a stewardess or deckhand but you're worried about your age? This podcast ep. is for you! ➡️ Want the step-by-step guide to confidently break into the yachting industry? "The Yachting Kickstarter" is your answer. WANT TO WORK ON A SUPERYACHT? Check out this...
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Learn From My First Yachting Mistakes
🖐🏻 Learn from my first yachting mistakes! Let's rewind to over 5 years ago when Jess was not a seasoned yachtie. She was an aspiring yachtie… wanting to be a yacht stewardess. She was young, had minimal funds, and limited knowledge of how the industry worked… well can you blame her? There was…
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Being A Nurse On A Superyacht | Interview with Charlotte
Did you know Superyacht owners are known to have their own hospital onboard with private nurses? In this episode, I chat with Charlotte who spent many years as a nurse stewardess on superyachts attending to the medical needs of billionaires. Tune in to hear valuable insights into the…
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Tattoos In The Superyacht Industry
If you have tried to google 'Can I work on a superyacht with a tattoo?' or read about it on Facebook groups you will find a mixed bag of answers so hopefully this episode on The Seaworthy Stew podcast can provide more insight. Firstly, do you have a tattoo? Is it visible? What type of boat are…
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Being A Chef On A Superyacht | Interview with Chef Sam Molyneux
In this episode, I chat with Sam Molyneux who has worked as a sole chef, sous chef, and head chef on all kinds of superyachts. From a small 26m when he first started to a classic sailing yacht, followed by motor yachts up to 92m building a good solid reputation in the industry! He shares a wealth...
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Yachting | 5 Things You Can Do Now To Start
Do you want to work on a superyacht as a stewardess, deckhand or a chef? Are you eager to get started in yachting like NOW? As the industry works in seasons I wanted to share 5 things you can do now to get started in yachting. How to prepare for your biggest adventure yet! From booking courses to...
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Yachting, Mindset & Believing In Yourself | Interview with Nikki Loots
Are you struggling with being boxed into something society says you should do? In this episode, I chat with Nikki Loots a transformational coach, mentor, and ex Chief Stew. If you feel like you need a push to follow your dreams? This is the episode for you filled with high energy and so many...
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5 Tips - Getting A Couple's Job In Yachting
Are you wondering about couple's positions in yachting and if there's any chance of working together? In this episode, I share 5 tips for the lovebirds wanting to start a career working on superyachts with their partner. --- WANT TO WORK IN YACHTING? Free eBook:...
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How Much Money Do Yacht Crew Make?
In the episode, I chat about how much money superyacht crew make, from junior stewardesses and deckhands to chief stews, first officers, and captains. The currency your yacht crew wage will be paid in and the differing factors from private and charter yacht salaries. Hear some other…
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The Best Transferable Skills To Yacht Crew Jobs
Wondering what transferable skills you may already have to enter the yachting industry? This episode runs through 6 of the best transferable skills you could add to your CV to help in getting a job on a Superyacht. Some of the best transferable skills come from the Hospitality Industry…
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The Rich and Famous: Superyacht Owners and Charter Guests
The Superyacht industry is full of high net-worth individuals and celebrity personality types. They often not only have yachts, they have private jet planes to get them to their yachts and private estates all over the world. So who are these people? From the top 10 wealthiest people in the world…
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Why are you afraid to start a career in yachting?
Do you have some fears regarding starting a career in the Superyacht industry? This is totally normal! In this episode we dive into some fears I know many of you are having and it's holding you back from taking the leap to becoming a yacht stew or deckhand. From not knowing if you can do the long...
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Yacht Crew Recruitment | Interview with Louise from YPI
In today's episode I chat to Louise from YPI Crew Agency. Louise shares a valuable insight into COVID related updates for the Yachting industry with a change in many boats itineraries. As well as delving into Yachting CV tips for junior crew, why you need to rethink your objective, online safety,...
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The Do's and Don'ts Of A Yacht Crew CV
Yachting CVs are very different to land based CVs. It's important when looking for your first job on a Superyacht that your CV looks the part. So to save you time, wasting paper and increase your chances of getting a job on a Superyacht this episode dives deep into equipping you with the Do's and...
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Yacht Crew Packing Essentials
I had a few people ask me on Instagram - What should I pack in my suitcase when starting in the yachting industry? What yachting essentials do I need as a stewardess? This episode I'm sharing everything from my go to soft top travel bag to the yachting staples, shoes, toiletries and technology as...
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Cabin Crew to Superyacht Crew | Interview with Ebony Sortras
Are you an airline stew looking to swap your wings for sea legs? Well I have the podcast for you! In this episode I chat to Ebony Sortras an airline stew who decided to take the leap to yachting and has never looked back. We chat about the transferrable skills from working as Emirates hostess to...
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How To Do The Dock Walk
Seeking your first Superyacht job? Visited all the crew agencies already? Now what... Wait for the phone to ring? Uhh no! You need to be more proactive than that and it's all in the Dock Walk. In this episode I chat about all things Dock Walking. Including your presentation as an aspiring crew...
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A Day In The Life Of A Yacht Stew
Ever wondered what day to day life is like for a yacht stew? In this episode I explain the different shifts you could be doing as a stewardess onboard and the daily duties required for both on charter and off charter working days. Filled with great tips for green crew in all different roles...
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From a Yacht Stew to Pilates Instructor on Superyachts | Interview with Vee
Dreaming of starting a career working on Superyachts as a Pilates Instructor? Well, stop dreaming - because this episode is the inspiration you need! I interview Vee the face behind Pilates with Vee. As a Yacht Stewardess she has travelled around the world working on superyachts sizing from 48m -...
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The Seaworthy Stew Podcast is here!
Very exciting times! The Seaworthy Stew Podcast is here! If you're wondering How do I become a yacht stewardess? How do I get into yachting and get paid to travel the world? How can I find a job in yachting? What is yacht life truly like and is it for me? Then this is where you can find the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Wondering... How to become a yacht stewardess? What it's like to work on a superyacht? How to find a job in yachting? What training is required to work on superyachts? If you need to do courses to land your dream job at sea? Welcome to The Seaworthy Stew podcast, a show dedicated to answering all of those questions… and more! Whether you're over your 9-5 and dream of travelling the world and getting paid to do it, you're an airline or cruise ship stewardess looking to transition to a yacht stew, or you've just heard so much about the yachting industry and you want to know more about life onboard, this is the podcast for you.Each episode, you'll hear about the real yacht crew life, info on how to kick-start your superyacht career and tips on becoming a junior yacht stew and landing your dream job on a yacht.Hit subscribe now to be notified when new episodes go live. To download my free eBook 'Your First Steps To Yachting' head to theseaworthystew.com/littlebluebook
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The Seaworthy Stew - Jess Harbison
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Wondering... How to become a yacht stewardess? What it's like to work on a superyacht? How to find a job in yachting? What training is required to work on superyachts? If you need to do courses to land your dream job at sea? Welcome to The Seaworthy Stew podcast, a show dedicated to answering all...
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