UPFRONT
OPINIONS, FACTS, STORIES AND WHAT’S NEW IN THE FASCINATING WORLD OF YACHTING
VACCINATIONS! The vax programmes roll out YACHTIE TYPES
KNOW ALL NEWBIE “I’ve got my Yachtmaster and I know how to use it,” says the greenhorn, currently sat in the crew bar sipping his latte macchiato green matcha tea and sharing his vast knowledge to anyone brave enough to listen. With his polo sporting creases from the packet, and his deck shoes blindingly shiny, the entitled greenie is certain he does not need to dockwalk, because the seaschool who oversold
him a vast amount of unnecessary qualifications and courses, told him he’s
ready to arrive in Antibes and step straight onto a 40m MY as a Mate. Must be true then. Plus, his mum Karen has already registered him at all the
crew agents so he just needs to wait until he’s hired now. Easy.
across Europe, but we’re still lagging behind the UK. However, it finally feels like an end is in sight. Only time will tell and will we get to go on our summer holidays?
MASKS IN SPAIN But it’s so hot right now, and
they have been enforced on the beaches so when summer hits, there are going to be some very interesting tan lines. Have you got your mask-ini ready?
BRITNEY’S BACK in the news again as the
poor girl still continues court battles to get her dad, Jamie Spears, removed as her conservator. Apparently if she wins she’s considering a Meghan and Harry style Oprah interview. Let’s hope she wins then, we all want to see that one.
ROBOT REVOLUTION LG’s CLOi family was
THE NUMBER OF CENTIMETRES THAT THE
MEDITERRANEAN SEA IS EXPECTED TO RISE BY THE YEAR 2050
NAUTICAL ETYMOLOGY... HUNKY DORY
An expression suggesting that all is perfect, thought to have been coined by American sailors who used it to describe a particular street in Japan called Honcho-dori, known (and here one can use one’s imagination) for the services available to lonely sailors who were on shore leave.
NAUTICAL HEROES ROBERT FITZROY
Robert FitzRoy, who first visited New Zealand as commander of the Beagle in 1835, was Governor from 1843, succeeding the late William Hobson. He served until 1845, when he was recalled to Britain and replaced by George Grey. His first command was the Beagle. In 1831 he surveyed the coasts of Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and the Straits of Magellan. He was accompanied by the naturalist Charles Darwin, whose publications were largely based on discoveries and observations made during this voyage.
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There is nothing like lying flat on your back on the deck, alone except for the helmsman aft at the
wheel, silence except for the lapping of the sea against
the side of the ship. At that time you can be equal to
Ulysses and brother to him. Errol Flynn
introduced at the 2021 CES in Vegas. A family of robots, ServeBot, ChefBot, BarBot, Deckie-Bot. These could catch on, so when you get one of those ‘needy’ guests, just send in your Bot!
ANXIETY It’s been a tough 12 months for
seafarers and yachties across the globe. Mental health issues are real and it’s not just those on board, it’s been tough for all. Stick together, talk to someone and let’s hope people can get the help they need.
COVIDSPIRACIES The funny, curious and damn-right ridiculous theories continue to infiltrate social media platforms. The latest fear for the anti-vaxxers amongst yacht crew is that owners will insist on all crew being vaccinated. Could this be a reality? Watch this space…
CREW MOVEMENT Things blew up at the end of March with British crew wondering what to do when in Europe and not signed on to a vessel as their 90 days in 180 run out. Some are going home, others plan to run the gauntlet and overstay, risking long term issues if they’re caught.
DODGY RECRUITMENT AGENCIES Each year we see the same complaints of upfront fees being charged, crew arriving with no such yacht. For goodness sake, never pay an upfront fee, please!
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