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.
Crew focus in Mallorca
How to be a good cabin mate….
One of the biggest things which comes up when I’m talking to captains and senior crew, is respect.
Aerial view of Palma's Club Nautico
Aerial view of Palma's Club Nautico.
Crew focus in Mallorca
I want to work on a superyacht. How do I get my first yacht job? Part Two
Remember: getting your first opportunity can take time and persistence and positivity are everything.
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.
Ship to Shore in Mallorca
A French chief stewardess' odyssey in Mallorca
Meet French Chief Stewardess, Maud Collete-de Chambarlhac. She’s currently looking for a shore based support role for regattas, and would love to be involved in the America’s Cup.
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.
Ship to Shore in Mallorca
Sailing Dreams: Life, laughter, and yachting adventures with Lelani Le Roux
This week we talk to Meet a South African Stewardess whose currently back in Mallorca after bouncing around the Med all summer.
Crew focus in Mallorca
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.
Grimaldi links Palma with Italy to boost the Balearic industrial sector
Grimaldi links Palma with Italy to boost the Balearic industrial sector.
Crew focus in Mallorca
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.
Crew focus in Mallorca
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.”
Superyachts in Palma
Superyachts in Palma.
Your weekly news catch-up in Mallorca
This week Britons "fleeing" Magalluf and workers leaving, no clean sheets, nautical sector, Royal Family summer visit, warming of the Med and road accidents.
Elena Aloisio: I teach Apnea Level 1 and 2, plus discovery and fun courses
Elena Aloisio: I teach Apnea Level 1 and 2, plus discovery and fun courses.
Update: Crowning moment for Princess, two boats sold at Palma yacht show
"Come and visit us at our stand..."
Palma Boat Show
Attend industry events, boat shows (the Palma boat show is definitely good to attend).
Living on a yacht
So being considerate to their needs and respecting their space and boundaries is super important!
- Greece and Portugal cash in as Spain says adios to Golden visa
- Mallorca set to welcome back young British seasonal workers
- Residents furious in Palma NO-GO area
- Ryanair to base 16 aircraft at Palma airport this summer, an investment of $1.6 billion and supporting 7,000 jobs
- Weekend weather: No masking the fact that carnival could be a wash-out