Lauren Loudon
Lauren Loudon has worked as a yacht chef and stew since 2013. She hails from Lancashire, England.Author Archives
Crew Compass: Working for liveaboards a seismic shift from charter life
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon People always ask me what it’s like to work on yachts? You must have some good stories, they say. What’s it like to work for…
Crew Compass: Crew can curb ocean pollution
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what it is that defines my love for the ocean, but there are several factors that are undeniable. The sound…
Crew Compass: Cruising brings joy in places we had not expected
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon Being offered a new job is always an exciting time and, as I’ve mentioned previously, there are different factors to consider that make a specific…
Crew Compass: They say five strikes until you’re gone, but I’m at two and holding
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon From youngsters using the opportunities of the yachting industry as a money-making travel experience in a pre-university gap year to the veteran captain/wife teams sharing…
Crew Compass: Hiring based solely on looks
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon It’s that time of year when boats are winding down from their winter Caribbean season and preparing for the summer, while the Med-based boats are…
Crew Compass: Crew friendships require space to have a bad day
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon Finding the balance between being friends and colleagues is a sketchy topic when yachting is concerned. I’ve written previously about the challenges couples may face…
Crew Compass: Sabbatical brings bittersweet joy, jet lag, doubts
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon Stepping off the boat I’d called home for the past two years and saying goodbye to the crew that had become family was a feeling…
Crew Compass: In yachting, calling it quits means more than just giving up a job
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon When I first did my STCW, I did not know that I would spend the following years falling in love with the yachting industry. At…
Crew Compass: Sailing west, with visions of the Med season dancing in my head
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon I’m spoiled. And let’s face it, so are most of us that work in the yachting industry. We explore some of the most beautiful places,…
Crew Compass: What makes a good guest? There is no simple answer
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon As crew, we’ve meet them all. I’ve written previously about how many different personalities we come across in this industry, but as I approach a…
