How to secure your first deckhand role in yachting
Our Deckhand Consultant, Hannah Hosegood, highlights our advice for those looking for their first deckhand role in the yachting industry.
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B1/B2 Visa Updates: What yachts & crew need to know
Tim Clarke discusses the September 2025 B1/B2 Visa updates and what this means for yachts and yacht crew globally.
Setting the Scene: Top superyacht party themes
Discover some of the most popular and fun superyacht party themes that the team at Quay Group love to see onboard.
From Yacht to Shore: Skills former crew bring to maritime management roles
Moving from yacht to shore? Find out which key skills make yacht crew ideal for maritime management and shoreside career opportunities.
How to Leave a Yacht on Good Terms
Our Director, Tim, offers some advice for yacht crew wanting to leave a yacht on good terms and keeping your reputation in tact.
The short guide to longevity in yachting
Quay Crew's Director, Tim Clarke, discusses the importance of good longevity in yachting and the downsides of staying too long on one yacht.
Yachting career longevity vs. love
Couples frequently ask about getting that elusive yachting position together. Is it better to prioritise yachting career longevity or love?
7 reasons every crew member needs to work on a crap yacht (at least once)
The reality is, there are some crap yachts out there which are an absolute disaster, but it's not always a bad idea to work on one.
Superyacht and scandal – protecting your reputation
It goes without saying that the media love salacious stories about superyacht and scandal and it's important to protect a yacht's reputation.
How to become a 'qualified' deckhand
The Quay Crew team have never once been asked by a client for a ‘Qualified Deckhand’, but are often asked for an experienced one.
From Chief Officer to Captain – Top tips for stepping up
Stepping up from a Chief Officer to a Captain on a superyacht is a significant career move, and one that…
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Crew mental health: industry response
Emma Kate Ross responds to Quay Crew's crew mental health survey and steps needed for change within the yachting industry.
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