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Kickstart Your Yachting Career: Next Generation in Yachting Forum on May 3rd, 2024
12 April 2024
The Professional Yachting Association (PYA), together with top crew recruitment agencies (Bluewater, Hill Robinson Recruitment, The Crew Network and YPI CREW), is launching a brand new event in Antibes, designed specifically for YOU!
This is the first forum ever created for the next generation of yacht crew.
Meet the experts! Representatives from top recruitment agencies and other yacht professionals, will be joining to answer your questions and guide you on your yachting journey.
This forum is your chance to learn everything you need to know to get started. Get expert advice on:
Crafting killer CVs that get noticed
Mastering yacht etiquette (because first impressions count!)
Dockwalking like a pro
Exploring all the exciting career paths available on yachts
Finding out what skills are required on board
Demystifying the visa and crew immigration process
Gaining valuable insights from experienced crew members
And more!
The recruitment agencies and the PYA will be there to guide you.
This is a FREE event.
Spaces are limited, so don't miss out!
Date: Friday, May 3rd, 2024
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM (14:30 - 17:30)
Location: Salle du 8 mai, Antibes Link to Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qz1di8GaWodjc1Eo8
Register now to secure your spot: https://form.jotform.com/240873421328354
Ongoing initiatives and tools for new yacht crew:
Hill Robinson Recruitment: Introduction to yachting meetings every Wednesday from April 10th onwards (email recruitment@hillrobinson.com to book)
The Crew Network: Newcomers meetings every Thursday at 9:00 AM (email antibes@crewnetwork.com with subject: "Newcomers meeting on Thursday [Desired Date]" to book)
YPI CREW: Sign up to their newsletter for future initiatives.
Bluewater: Upcoming webinars on Deck v Engineer routes and New to Yachting (sign up to their newsletter for details).
PYA: Webinars, employment contract resources, news, and more: explore https://www.pya.org/
Lat update: 17/04/2024
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Real Life On Board Competition - Superyacht Reality Project
The PYA, with the backing of the Raising The Bar think tank, invites yacht crew worldwide to contribute to Superyacht Reality – Real Life On Board, a global photo and video competition designed to reflect the authentic experience of working on superyachts.
This initiative aims to support career awareness, promote realistic expectations of life at sea, and share the everyday moments that define professional yachting — from teamwork and skills development to the challenges and rewards of working on board.
The competition starts on 19th January 2026, ends on 22nd March 2026, and the winners will be announced the following week.