Crew Compass
Crew Compass: COVID doesn’t touch us, until it does
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon Just like most people everywhere in the world, it has been a whirlwind of a few months for me. It is safe to say that…
Crew Compass: English Harbour never fails to warm the heart
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon Traveling brings a lot of joy to me, hence the choice of this job. And over the years, a few places in particular have left…
Crew Compass: Storm holdup reminder of ‘food chain’ effect
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon Last month, I touched on the unpredictability of yachting and how the unknown can affect all of us involved in the yachting food chain. Shortly…
Crew Compass: Yachting life a challenge, a blessing
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon A friend and I were recently discussing the pros and cons of the industry, and it got me thinking about the way we wind ourselves…
Crew Compass: Invest in yourself – it’s as simple as the click of a button
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon I’ve recently written about having a side hustle while in yachting and what a challenge it is to find the time for everything when days…
Crew Compass: Time for yourself is crucial
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon Working on yachts is about as full-on as you get when it comes to a full-time job. Living at work means that even when we…
Crew Compass: Friendships in yachting can be like ships passing in the night
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon Constantly meeting new people, traveling the world and eating great food – it’s undeniable that the perks of the yachting industry come in abundance. That,…
Crew Compass: It’s OK to admit things are not OK
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon All the media attention on increasing concerns about mental health in recent times raises interesting questions that can be related to anybody. I’ve seen a…
Crew Compass: Social media offers community for chefs
Crew Compass: by Lauren Loudon Although all yachts are different, there’s generally a basic pyramid that makes up the crew. Needless to say, the bigger the boat, the bigger the…
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…
