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Important InformationA few things you might find useful to know before you start reading  4.3
Booze Cruise

Yachting is an environment in which everything is frequently taken to the max, from credit cards to work load to stress to drinking. It's a known fact that many people use alcohol to relax, to sign off at the end of a hard days work.

But what happens in an environment where alcohol is a matter of course with meals not to mention sundowners and night caps? Hard partying is invariably accompanied by hard drinking. Fine - in it's time and place but what if it's too much?		  4.7
Cellular Internet for Sailing and Motor Yachts

Communications Systems and NavigationOwners and Captains/Crews of sailing and motor yachts are looking for ways to keep in touch via the Internet with the business aspects of the boat, from the home office to logistics of supplies and gear for the vessel..... 
Crew cruises and playing with the toys

 - Articles useful for new crew - Do you really think you could be a yachtie?On an average yacht you will find a wide range of toys along the lines of wave riders and jet skis, wind surfers, surf boards, para sailing equipment, water skis, water boards, diving equipment etc.  4.0
Crew recruitment agents

 - Articles useful for new crew - Finding and keeping a crew jobAgencies are a very important tool in your hunt for a job and like any tool, they should be used properly, prepared for thoughtfully and treated with care and respect. 
Definition of a pleasure yacht

The legal interpretation of a pleasure vessel! 
Female crew

More about Superyachts ... and their crewsNot all that long ago, female captains were unheard of now there are an increasing number of yachts captained by women or even crewed with a majority of female crew.   5.0
Finance - Crew Salaries

Finance, Passports, PaperworkThe salary that you can expect to earn will vary according to your qualifications, training and length of tenure. Other considerations are the size of the vessel, the type of vessel, (charter or private, sail or motor) and finally where the vessel is based. 
Finance - Extreme Salaries

Finance, Passports, PaperworkPeriodically one will hear of captains who earn in excess of $700,000 a year. Not only do they work for people who own private planes, exceptional holiday homes, luxury motor cars etc, they actually own them themselves. There are chefs who are jetted around the world, from luxury penthouse suite to sprawling estate to private yacht. There are stewards and stewardesses who are treated as if they were elite personal assistants.  4.0
Finance - Health and travel Insurance

Finance, Passports, PaperworkThis is an important issue. All yacht crew should have fully inclusive health insurance as part of their employment package. Ask to have written confirmation of this and retain a copy of the official documentation from the insurers themselves listing you as an insured crew member.  

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