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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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...