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Harry Lifeguard to Deckhand Story

From Lifeguard to Superyacht Deckhand – Harry’s Story

Name: Harry ButterworthRole: Deckhand / Personal TrainerVessel: 85m Private & Luxury Charter YachtsStarting Point: RNLI LifeguardCourses: Flying F...

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Annie Stewardess Instructor

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...

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STCW or a Yacht Stew Course

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...

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Yacht Stewardess Career Path

Yacht Stewardess Career Path

If you’re thinking about starting a career as a Yacht Stewardess, it’s natural to want a clear picture of where it could take you. YouR...

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A new online account to simplify taxes for UK seafarers

Cowes, Isle of Wight – Flying Fish Tax, the dedicated UK tax service for seafarers, has rolled out a new online account designed to take the fri...

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Alternatives to university

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 ...

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Fiona Seafarer Tax Accountant

Meet Fiona: the accountant behind Flying Fish Tax

Most seafarers know that working at sea can mean paying less tax. Fewer know exactly how it works, whether they qualify, or what happens if they get i...

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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,...

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How long does STCW last?

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...

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Antibes Dockwalking

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...

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