Yachting Culture

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  • In search of a Michelin Monkey

    By Chef Raffie. #25/1122.The original post; Hello, On behalf of 28M Benetti I’m looking for qualified and hands on CHEF, who will rein in galley and will be able to provide exceptional meals, preferably Mediterranean cuisine.Age- 50yo max,Salary-4500$Location-Cyprus.All certificates in hand.No visa restrictions for EU.Send your CV and intro my…

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  • Boss of the Bubbles: A Day in the Life of a Chief Stewardess

    With Courtesy of Erica Lay & The Mallorca Bulletin. #25/1121. Erica Lay is owner of EL CREW International Yacht Crew Agency http://www.elcrewco.com/ erica@elcrewco.com. By Erica Lay 06:00 – Wakey Wakey (Espresso Optional, But Advised) Wake up before the alarm, thanks to the noise of someone clinking around the pantry and the realisation…

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  • Diary of a Sous/Crew Chef: The Galley Gladiator Below Deck

    With Courtesy of Erica Lay & The Mallorca Bulletin. #25/1120. Erica Lay is owner of EL CREW International Yacht Crew Agency http://www.elcrewco.com/ erica@elcrewco.com. By Erica Lay 05:30 – Rise and Brine Up before the guests, before the sun, and definitely before any sane human should be handling knives. The head chef…

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  • BOO-ats of the Balearics

    With Courtesy of Erica Lay & The Mallorca Bulletin. #25/1113. Erica Lay is owner of EL CREW International Yacht Crew Agency http://www.elcrewco.com/ erica@elcrewco.com Forget haunted houses… Mallorca’s got ghost ships, phantom bells, and sirens who’d rather sink you than sing for you. Halloween is mostly about dodgy outfits (Oh, you were Wednesday…

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  • The Gospel According to Jocelin: Patron Saint of Shiny Trash Cans

    By Chef Raffie. #25/1104. Disclaimer: Any resemblance to real yachts, real people, or real disasters is purely coincidental… though if you happen to recognize yourself, congratulations — you’ve officially inspired art. The Gospel According to Jocelin: Patron Saint of Shiny Trash Cans Some say she was 32. Others swore she…

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  • Day in the Life: Diary of a Deckhand

    With Courtesy of Erica Lay & The Mallorca Bulletin. #25/1103. Erica Lay is owner of EL CREW International Yacht Crew Agency http://www.elcrewco.com/ erica@elcrewco.com Introduction – The Other Half of the Story If you’ve ever wondered what keeps a yacht gleaming from bow to stern, it’s not just the polish — it’s the…

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  • Crew Focus: Lauren Bennett

    With Courtesy of Erica Lay & The Mallorca Bulletin. #25/1101. Erica Lay is owner of EL CREW International Yacht Crew Agency http://www.elcrewco.com/ erica@elcrewco.com This week, Erica Lay — owner of EL CREW CO International Yacht Crew Agency and author of Superyacht Life: How to Start, Succeed, & Stay Sane — talks to…

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  • Crew Focus in Mallorca

    Day in the Life: Diary of a Stewardess With Courtesy of Erica Lay & The Mallorca Bulletin. #25/1103. Erica Lay owner of EL CREW International Yacht Crew Agency http://www.elcrewco.com/ erica@elcrewco.com 06:00 – Rise and Regret Bleary-eyed and already sweating. It’s going to be 34 degrees today and we’re anchored off Ibiza, which…

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  • The Galley Ghost

    By Chef Raffie. #25/1097. Disclaimer: This post is inspired by random nonsense I saw floating around on social media. Any resemblance to real-life situations, actual yachts, or Cleopatra-wannabe chefs is purely accidental… and totally coincidental… and also absolutely happening in real life. Ahoy, family—let’s talk about “fine dining at sea.”…

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