Crew in Focus: Marilies Sanders
Marlies Sanders has worked as captain and chief officer in the Med, Caribbean, USA, and the Arctic, including Svalbard, Greenland, Canadian Arctic, part of the NW passage, and has crossed the Atlantic 13 times.
Ship to Shore in Mallorca
Yacht life chronicles: Insights from Marlies Sanders in Mallorca
Today I’m speaking with Marlies Sanders, originally from Holland, she’s been based in Mallorca on and off after falling in love with the island in 2010.
Sir Ben Ainslie in Palma.
Sir Ben Ainslie in Palma.
After all the training in Mallorca, Britain picks women’s and youth America’s Cup squad
Ainslie's own team will be attempting to go head-to-head with holders New Zealand to win the world’s oldest sporting trophy.
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The art of cabin organization: Tips for new crew
Here are essential tips for new crew to master the art of cabin organization and create a harmonious onboard living space.
Crew focus in Mallorca
Navigating your first week: A guide for new superyacht crew
This guide aims to help you navigate your inaugural week successfully, providing insights into common challenges and essential tips for smooth sailing into your new career.
Having started my yachting career in Mallorca I always wanted to live here
Having started my yachting career in Mallorca I always wanted to live here.
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From yacht life to shoreline success in Mallorca
This week I’m chatting to South African/British ex First Mate Lyle Skypage, who, after seven years in the yachting industry is now working from his home office in Palma.
We made Mallorca our home as we enjoy the climate
Marianna Long: We made Mallorca our home as we enjoy the climate.
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From yachting waves to Mallorcan shores
This week I’m chatting to British ex Chief Stew Marianna Long, who is now working in Estellencs as a Private House Manager with her partner Mark Olorenshaw.
Chef Spotlight in Mallorca
A chef's journey from yachts to countryside living in Mallorca
This week I’m chatting to Italian ex yacht chef Michela Saragoni, who moved ashore to become a personal chef in 2018.
I would love to work on an explorer boat which does scientific research
I would love to work on an explorer boat which does scientific research.
My biggest advice to any crew, new or old would be to make the most of every experience
My biggest advice to any crew, new or old would be to make the most of every experience.
Ship to Shore in Mallorca
Navigating the seas and shores: A yacht chief mate's journey in Mallorca
Meet British Chief Mate Sam Dacombe who has been based in Mallorca working on MY C-Side, a 35m Feadship built in 1972 since 2020.
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What sort of person should work on a superyacht – what do we look for in crew?
I hear some of you are still not sure if yachting’s the right career for you. So let’s talk specifics.
General view of Palma's port and surrounding area
General view of Palma's port and surrounding area.
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Wanna be a yachtie in Mallorca?
The Autumn is also quite a good time to be looking; at the end of the summer season lots of crew move around so new jobs will pop up then before many head over the pond to hit the Caribbean season.
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What’s so great about working on superyachts?
“Working on a yacht provides a pretty unique work environment. Surrounded by luxury, the view from your window is probably better than from an office.”
Crew focus in Mallorca
Crew Focus in Mallorca
Melanie Borst, originally from Ireland, she’s here in Mallorca looking for a Lead Deckhand or Bosun position on a sail yacht.
Superyachts in Palma
Superyachts in Palma.
- Greece and Portugal cash in as Spain says adios to Golden visa
- Ryanair to base 16 aircraft at Palma airport this summer, an investment of $1.6 billion and supporting 7,000 jobs
- Mallorca set to welcome back young British seasonal workers
- Residents furious in Palma NO-GO area
- Weekend weather: No masking the fact that carnival could be a wash-out