Am I Too Old To Work On a Yacht?
15th July 2019
The average age people start a career on a yacht is between 22 and 35 years old. However, 40+ year olds can also find work but it may be initially a little harder.
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News and Features
All the latest news and features from Flying Fish.
Super Yacht Crew Salary Guide – 2019
25th June 2019
Superyacht salaries start from €2,500 a month for Deckhands and Stewardesses, rising to €4,000+ for more senior roles. A Captain can make €12,000+ per month, depending on the size of the Superyacht.
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Working as a Watersports Instructor – Max Rowe
17th June 2019
A video interview with Max Rowe, professional windsurfer and beach manager at Club Vass.
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10 Ways to Earn Money on a Gap Year
17th June 2019
A whole gap year travelling without earning money is not realistic for most people. You will need to find some money to help you along your journey. We are here to help.
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Leaving the Armed Forces
12th April 2019
Michael, a former Royal Marine made the tough decision to leave the armed forces and now works as a Deckhand on a Superyacht.
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Finding a job as a Superyacht Stewardess
28th December 2018
After training as a Stewardess with Flying Fish, Rosie Jones tells her story of finding work as a Superyacht Stewardess.
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Why I became a Watersports Instructor
16th November 2018
Amy had spent years on water sports holidays with her as a child and seen the life that the Instructors enjoyed working on the beach and wanted the lifestyle that a Watersports instructor enjoyed, here is Amy's story.
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Becoming a Yacht Stewardess
25th September 2018
From selling insurance to working on a luxury Superyacht, Kelly shares her journey to success and why she decided to become a Superyacht Stewardess.
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Ellie’s Amazing Gap Year With Flying Fish
31st May 2018
After finishing Uni, I wasn't sure what I wanted to do, there were so many choices but none of them were for me. I knew that I wanted to travel and I looked at ways to combine that travel and earn a living at the same time
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Not Going to Uni? Alternative Career Paths
20th April 2018
If you are not going to uni and are looking for some ideas on what to do next then our feature on the working on Superyachts may be of interest
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Why it’s a great time to be a Watersports Instructor!
8th April 2018
Windsurf foiling is the latest craze to hit the Windsurfing world. This exciting new addition to windsurfing see's you flying across the water.
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What if I fail my ENG1 medical
9th March 2018
If you have recently completed an ENG1 medical and have failed the Ishihara test which tests colour vision then don't give up hope as there is another test that can be completed which may prove helpful
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