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Budget 2026: What crew need to know
The Chancellor announced the 2026 Budget on 28 October, setting out changes to tax and savings that will affect people across the UK. Most won&#...
From Lifeguard to Superyacht Deckhand – Harry’s Story
Name: Harry ButterworthRole: Deckhand / Personal TrainerVessel: 85m Private & Luxury Charter YachtsStarting Point: RNLI LifeguardCourses: Flying F...
Meet Your Yacht Stewardess Instructor: Annie
When Annie joined yachting, introductory Yacht Stewardess Courses were rare. She completed her STCW with us at Flying Fish, brought her experience fro...
STCW or Yacht Stewardess Training: Which do you actually need?
“I’m just going to do my STCW, a friend told me that’s all I need to become a Yacht Stewardess.” Browse Reddit or Facebook groups and you̵...
6 Practical Alternatives to University
University is the right choice for plenty of people, and some careers genuinely require a degree. If that’s your goal, university is absolutely ...
Step Inside Flying Fish: Explore Our Facilities From Home
We hear it all the time from prospective students: “Can we come and have a look around?” Because we aren’t a traditional university,...
How long does STCW last? Validity, expiry & refresher rules
Think of STCW as not one certificate. It’s five, taught together over five days, and they don’t all last the same length of time. Th...
Antibes: A dockwalking guide for new yacht crew
Standing in Nice arrivals at 18 years old, with everything you own in one bag and a six-month plan that starts tomorrow, is not a small thing. You don...
2026 Superyacht Season: What New Crew Should Know
The 2026 Mediterranean superyacht season is underway, and recruiters say hiring is shaping up to be as busy as any normal year. For anyone who has bee...
What does a Chief Stew do? A guide to the top interior role
From the outside, the Chief Stewardess role looks polished and effortless. Champagne service, pristine cabins, an impeccably turned-out team moving qu...