Crew Compass: Yachting sets stage for cast of weird, wonderful characters
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon Honestly, some of the people I have met over the past four years of working on boats are beyond bizarre. Some, on the other …
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Crew Compass: Yacht crew enjoy a front-row seat at nature’s greatest displays
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon My favorite thing about being at sea is nature’s unpredictable pattern. There are few things on this Earth that can compare to …
Crew Compass: Heartbreak gives way to hope in Caribbean
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon We were in Croatia in the middle of an owner’s trip when the Leeward Islands braced themselves for Hurricane Irma to make …
Crew Compass: New Year’s bucket list proves how fortunate crew life is
Crew Compass: by Chef/Stew Lauren Loudon On a New Year’s charter a few years back, we had guests who very kindly insisted the crew join them for a …
Crew Compass: Instant coffee averts disaster on Atlantic crossing
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon For some, crossing the Atlantic is just another week at work – little changes but the constant motion. For some, it’s a …
Crew Compass: Camaraderie worth the sacrifices of yachting
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon Stepping into the yachting industry is a whirlwind for anybody, no matter how you got here or how prepared you were – or …
Crew Compass: Shore leave for schooling is bittersweet
Crew Compass: by Melissa McMahon When entering the yachting industry as a “greenie,” most of us don’t really know what to expect. We have heard it is …
Crew Compass: Ill-fitting crew shoes leave feet in a bind
Crew Compass: by Melissa McMahon As yachties, we all know we can be at work for 12 hours or more at a time. Those long hours can take a huge toll on our feet. …
Attitude of gratitude makes first Atlantic crossing memorable
I’m known as the bucket list girl back at home, and the yachting industry has helped me live up to that name, without a doubt. One of the things I always …
Crew Compass: Remember radio etiquette to stay efficient, out of trouble
Crew Compass: by Stew Melissa McMahon In this industry, communication is one of our top priorities when it comes to safety. Even though it is sometimes …
