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How to Write Superyacht Crew Profiles

by Kylie O'Brien | Dec 17, 2019 | The Chief Stewardess | 0 comments

Superyacht Crew Profiles

Superyacht Crew are the heartbeat of the yacht. They are central to the yacht functioning in a coherent, professional and effective manner. The crew is the “human element” working in synergy with an abundance of luxury onboard, offering the guests a seven-star plus cruising experience.

Therefore, it is imperative that the guests know who their crew are and how their individual skills add to the synergy of the yachts functioning.

How to Write Crew Profiles

Crew profiles are not everyone’s cup of tea to write, and I know many senior crew who avoid doing this task, until the very last minute. This avoidance results in flat and uninteresting compositions that nobody wants to read.Writing these profiles, however, was one job, which I was happy to do, and I relished in the creativity of such a task.

So why write a crew profile?

In short, to inform the yacht’s guests who the crew are. These profiles are added to the guest compendiums and left in the cabins, for the guests to read at their leisure, along with familiarising themselves with the yacht’s other operational procedures.

What is the best way to approach writing these profiles? I found there is two preferred way. The fist is a personal chat with each individual crew member for a more casual flowing biography.

The second way is to read their CVs and compile an exciting picture of who they are. Furthermore, and as an added bonus of adopting this formal style of writing, is that you have all of their education, technical skills and interest all in one place, which is a great time saver.

Now, think about your international environment in which you work. Many guests may not be native English speakers. Therefore, use simple language with easy to read sentences.

Long-drawn out grammatically correct sentences can be a real bore, and your guests may lose interests in the crew profiles very quickly. Lastly, have someone else read the profiles before printing them out and adding them to the compendiums.

Now that you have chosen your preferred style, simply start the beginning, with an introduction. Include their name, job title how long they have worked onboard.

Next, comes the fun part where you get to be a little more creative and show their personal side. Things you can discuss here may include, where they come from, what their professional credentials are.

Writing The Crew Profiles

When writing the crew profiles, consider the personal qualities and professional, credentials which are commonly associated with the relevant positions.

For example:

For your convenience, I have created six sample crew profiles in appendix twelve of The Chief Stewardess Bible for the purpose of adaptation.

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Your Yachting CV (Curriculum Vitae) is most likely the first point of contact a superyacht has with you. Therefore, putting together the Perfect Yachting CV is essential. After all, it’s your personal sales pitch to the Captain or Head Of Department looking to hire you!  

A Yachting CV differs significantly from a land-based CV. It features maritime jargon, qualifications, and a photo. As well as this, it also requires a particular layout that needs to tick the relevant ‘industry standard’ boxes. Imagine a Captain or Chief Stew has 150 CV’s on their desk. If your CV doesn’t look like a Yachting CV, it’s probably going straight to the shredder. It needs to look the part! 

Below I have created a simple step-by-step guide providing all you need to create a perfect, professional yachting CV AND If you need some help with this check out my course – The Yachting CV Toolkit . It’s a comprehensive guide which includes 3 x CV templates, a full CV review and all the information on how to piece together your CV from land to sea to make sure you have the best chance at scoring your dream yacht job.

1. Primary Information

Start by filling in all primary information within the top half of the page, including your phone number, email, date of birth and nationality (Do not include your passport number!). Also include your health status (if you’re COVID vaccinated), marital status, driver’s license, your current location and availability. 

• Phone numbers:  I recommend having a local sim card when you are in an area to ensure a boat can contact you at any time. WhatsApp is extensively used within the industry. Therefore I recommend getting a WhatsApp number. Once you are in the industry, you will most likely have various international sim cards. It’s a good idea to keep one consistent WhatsApp number. Then, use the local number you may have at the time for phone calls and data. 
• Email:  If your email isn’t professional sounding (e.g. [email protected]), create a new one. 
• Location : Ensure this is kept up to date, as captains will use this location to work out your flight paths and travel arrangements when you secure a job. 

2. Qualifications

Here you will need to separate your  maritime qualifications  (mandatorily required certificates) and  other qualifications  to avoid clutter. 

For your Maritime Certifications such as STCW, PDSD and Food Hygiene Level 2, add the expiry dates or the year of completing them if an expiry date is not applicable. 

If you have  other relevant qualifications , you can create another heading and include certificates such as University Degrees or Diplomas, Post Graduate Education, PADI or SCUBA (Dive Certifications), Carpentry or Electrician (Deck related only), Floristry course, Mixology or Wine Courses. 

3. Work Experience and your transferable skill s

In this section, you need to list your land-based and/or yachting experience. If you’re green ,  you will need to pull apart all your land-based work experiences, highlighting the duties/skills that could be transferable to the yachting industry. 

If you have worked in restaurants, hotels, events or the aviation or cruise ship industry, this is all highly transferable to yachting. It is essential to pull out any key skills and include them under your type of experience, such as  Hospitality   Experience  or  Other Experience.  It is not necessary to write all aspects of the job. Choose the duties that are the most relevant to your desired yachting role. From here, you can further break down and add relatable skills to help explain your background and what you’re capable of. 

Once you have day work experience,  you can add this to your ‘Yachting Experience’ heading, including all of the key duties you had and the time you were on board. 

If you have Yachting Experience,  highlight everything unique about your position and the direct responsibilities you had. Then you need to back up these with examples as proof.  For example, instead of writing you have ‘Wine Knowledge’ you need to think about how you used this skill. It may have been a food and wine pairing menu for charter guests, here you SHOW OFF your talent’s with a practical example. Think about what your working highlights were whilst onboard. What did you LOVE to do? Maybe you have been setting up themed nights and planning events such as beach BBQs. 

For your yachting experience, we should write it as per the below:

• MM YY – MM YY M/Y NAME, 80 M OCEANCO • 2200GT – STEWARDESS
• Followed by a paragraph about the position (This format also applies to any day work experience). 

Your hobbies should be a brief paragraph where you can add a few quirky things, outdoor activities, and water-sport activities. If you’re aiming for an interior role, you can add something creative if it suits you (do not put socialising). 

It’s a good idea to look at transferring your hobbies into skills. As the hobbies section is an excellent place to put secondary skills superyachts may look for. For example, you may have on your CV that you’re into photography and filming. They could turn this into taking crew profile pictures, creating a guest charter and welcome videos. 

It is not uncommon for charter boats to request crew to have additional skills that guests may find interesting or helpful. It allows charter brokers to sell a yacht having valuable crew skills such as kite-surfing or a pilates teacher onboard. These skills are also usually listed under your crew profile in the boat’s  Welcome booklet .

5. The Perfect Yachting CV Personal Profile

This section is one of the LAST steps as it ties together all your experience and skills.  It’s also the most important paragraph of your CV  and should be six sentences or less and sit right below your primary information.  

Your Personal Profile is where you persuade the reader to carry on looking at your CV. Your profile should concisely and effectively display who you are, your skills and strengths relevant to the role and the experience to back it up. Therefore, I recommend saving this key paragraph to last as it’s a summary and the hook, line and sinker as to why you are fit for the job.

I suggest splitting your profile into three sections:

• What are you searching for?
• Who you are
• What can you offer?

Bullet point things you might mention under each section, then list the qualities that position you as the ideal person for the job.  

If you’re green  for the ‘what you’re searching for’ section, I suggest broadening this statement. For example:

“I aim to secure a position as a yacht stewardess/deckhand/chef/engineer position on a motor or sailing yacht.”

You want to avoid being too picky with what you want based on no experience yet. 

When you are writing what you can offer, you need to know what you can bring to the table that is unique? You can use a mix of hard and soft skills to position yourself as well-rounded. Last, back up your skills with evidence. Don’t just add ‘attention to detail’. You need to give an example of this.

6. References

Put down a minimum of three references you can rely on to have positive things to say about you. Ensure their information is current when writing on your CV and structure it so the most recent reference is at the top with correct contact details as they will no doubt be checked.

7. Your CV Headshot

Your photo is a really important part of your CV. It needs to show you are professional, smiling and looking the part. This means you will need to dress in a white polo shirt or white blouse (ironed) and ideally have a background of yachts in the distance or water. If you can’t take a picture in these environments, a plain white background is ok.  TIP:  When you are taking your photo, have your shoulders back and put your hands behind you as it helps to stand up tall, also face into the sun (at the perfect time in the day), so you don’t have shadows on your face. Natural makeup and neat hair are best for females. For males, ensure you are well-groomed.

Other important yachting CV rules to follow:

•  Your CV should be no longer than two pages
•  Font sizes should be between 10.5 and 12
•  Correctly labelled and saved as:

NAME SURNAME CV 

• Send your CV as a PDF document to a yacht or PDF and .doc to yacht crew agents
• Make sure there are NO Spelling and grammar errors
• List certificates and experience in reverse chronological order

A yachting CV can be the difference between you getting a job and being overlooked among a sea full of other candidates. If you need some help, check out  The Yachting CV Toolkit . It’s a comprehensive toolkit that gives you everything you need to create a professional Yachting CV that ticks the industry boxes, and stands out from the rest. It includes:

• Three CV Templates;
• How to recognise the transferable skills from your land-based jobs and apply them to your new CV;
• How to use power words to communicate your message firmly and confidently;
• The secret personal profile formula;
• Advice on how to create the perfect CV headshot (no fancy equipment required!)
• And a full CV review. 

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Captain / Nasos Grammatikos

Greek • 1980 Nasos graduated from the Greek Merchant Marine Academy of Crete and holds a Captain Class B’ Diploma from the Ministry of Mercantile Marine. He commenced his career as an Officer on commercial tanker vessels where he gained extensive sea experience of world cruising areas. On 2007 he decided to move to another sea-related career in the yachting industry. He is known for his high level of expertise and professionalism and, this season, with extensive knowledge of the Mediterranean destinations, he provides guests with the ultimate yachting experience.

Languages : English, Greek Previous Yachts : “Pantheon”, “O’Ceanos”, “O’Neiro”, “O’Rama”, “Mabrouk”, “O’Pati”, “Nashira NV” Interests : Water sports, reading

Engineer / Miltos Petsas

Greek • 1984 Miltos is a graduate of the Greek Merchant Marine Academy and holds an Engineer Class A’ Diploma. He has also completed STCW training courses and acquire additional certificates. After graduating, he served on multiple container ships for 5 years. Moving into the yacht industry Miltos was provided with the opportunity of developing and sharpening his skills in engineering and looking after the safety of the yacht and all aboard. He is a unique member of the crew making sure the yacht runs at her full potential at all times.

Languages : English, Greek Previous Yachts : “Monte Carlo”, “My Way”, “AK”, “Mabrouk”, “My Toy”, “My Eden”, “Nashira NV” Interests : Kick boxing, water ski

Chef / Konstantinos Vlantikas

Greek • 1984 Konstantinos graduated from an Institute of Vocational Training in 2006 with a degree in multimedia design and tourism studies. However, in 2010 he decided to follow his passion for culinary arts and attended a chef school. Two years later he graduated from the Le Monde Institute of hotel and tourism studies and worked as an intern at a restaurant in order to gain experience. Throughout the years he managed to serve in many renowned restaurants in Greece, one of which was awarded with 2 Michelin Stars. He was also awarded 1st place in the Category A at the Chefs’ Competition of the 5th Mediterranean Yacht Show 2018 and 2nd place in the Category A Platinum at the Chefs’ Competition of the 6th Mediterranean Yacht Show 2019. With such determination and passion, Konstantinos has gradually become an expert in international and local cuisine and is always willing to create contemporary and challenging dishes for our guests’ satisfaction.

Languages : English, Greek Previous Work : “Potiraki”, “10-12”, “Sette”, “Funky Gourmet”, “CTC”, “Tier et tout”, “Vasilli’s kitchen”, “Private Island”, “Nashira NV” Interests : Working out, playing football, diving

Chief Stewardess / Katerina Topoglidou

Greek • 1986 Katerina studied Tourism & Business Administration, successfully graduating in 2009. Since then, she has attended sketch, comic and cartoon courses as well as equestrian coaching seminars. She has also attended seminars on Fine Dining, Wine Tasting and Yachting Experience. Prior to joining the yachting industry, Katerina had more than a decade of experience working as a waitress and barista and also worked as a sales representative, English teacher and horse riding instructor. She has gained great experience in yachting as well, as she has been serving onboard luxury motor yachts since 2014, offering top-notch services to the guests during the summer seasons, and this year she is a part of the professional crew of “Celia”.

Languages : English, Greek Previous Yachts : “Polux”, “O’Natalina”, “O’Mathilde”, “Jaan”, “O’Pati”, “O’Ceanos” Interests : Horse riding, painting-illustration, travelling

Assistant Stewardess / Emmanouela Apostolopoulou

Greek • 1992 Emmanouela holds a degree in physiotherapy and a certificate in life saving and fire fighting appliances from the Merchant Marine Academy of Asporpyrgos. Her previous professional experience includes working in hotels and restaurants as a waiter and, as a result, she managed to gradually become an expert in customer services, table decoration and cocktails. She is excited to be a member of our team and she is more than ready to serve our guests and make them feel comfortable during their holidays.

Languages : English, Greek Interests : Traveling, music

Sailor / Vaggelis Lorandos

Greek • 1994 Vaggelis holds a specialist diploma in maritime business and has successfully completed STCW training courses for seafarers. He holds a speed boat operator license and also attended seminars on Crew Management and Cruise Ship Management/Marketing. He commenced a career at sea in 2017 and has served on multiple motor yachts so far. He is kind, friendly and a hard worker.

Languages : English, Greek Previous Yachts : “Capri I”, “Lady G II”, “Sanjana” Interests : Water sports, computers

Deckhand / Pimentel Francis Kenneth

Filipino • 1986 Pimentel is a graduate of the Merchant Marine Academy and has been working at sea since 2013. His previous experience includes working on motor tankers and a renowned luxury mega yacht. He is experienced and can eagerly carry out any given assignment on board. As a member of our team, he is highly motivated and performs within safety and quality guidelines at all times.

Languages : English, Filipino Previous Yachts : “Al Salamah” Interests : Water sports, swimming

Yacht Crew CV example

Are you hoping to work onboard a yacht this year as a valued member of the crew?

If you want to deliver a great holiday experience to the owner and/or guests of the yacht, this can be a very rewarding role. As long as you love the sea, of course!

Find out how to write a professional CV that’s going to get you aboard, using our detailed guide below, complete with a yacht crew member CV example to help you.

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Yacht Crew CV example

Before you start writing your CV, take a look at the example Yacht Crew Member CV above to give yourself a good idea of the style and format that works best in today’s job market.

Also, take note of the type of content that is included to impress recruiters, and how the most relevant information is made prominent, to ensure it gets noticed.

Yacht Crew CV format and structure

First impressions count, so a sloppy, disorganised CV may cause your CV to be overlooked..

Instead, perfect the format and structure of your CV by working to a clear logical structure and applying some simple formatting tricks to ease readability.

Don’t underestimate the importance of this step; if your CV lacks readability, your written content won’t even be seen.

Tips for formatting your Yacht Crew CV

• Length: It’s essential to keep your CV concise, regardless of whether you have one year or thirty years of experience. Recruiters are frequently managing multiple roles and responsibilities and do not have the luxury of reading lengthy CVs. Therefore, limit your CV to two sides of A4. If you have little industry experience, one page is sufficient.
• Readability : To help busy recruiters scan through your CV, make sure your section headings stand out – bold or coloured text works well. Additionally, try to use bullet points wherever you can, as they’re far easier to skim through than huge paragraphs. Lastly, don’t be afraid of white space on your CV – a little breathing space is great for readability.
• Design & format: While it’s important that your CV design looks good, it also needs to be functional (which means easy for recruiters to read) Keep the design simple to achieve a good balance between looking good and reading well.
• Photos: You can add a profile photo to your CV, if you want to add some personality to it, but they are not a requirement the UK, so you don’t have to.

Quick tip: Creating a professional CV style can be difficult and time-consuming when using Microsoft Word or Google Docs. To create a winning CV quickly, try our quick-and-easy CV Builder and use one of their eye-catching professional CV templates.

CV structure

For easy reading, write your CV to the following CV structure:

• Contact details – Make it easy for recruiters to get in touch with you by listing your contact details at the top of your CV.
• Profile – A short and snappy summary of your experience and skills, showcasing what makes you a good fit for the position.
• Work experience / career history – Note down all your work history, with your current position first, then working backwards.
• Education – A short list of your academic background and professional/vocational qualifications.
• Interest and hobbies – This is an optional section, which you can use to highlight any relevant hobbies or interests.

Now you understand the basic layout of a CV, here’s what you should include in each section of yours.

Contact Details

Tuck your contact details into the corner of your CV, so that they don’t take up too much space. Stick to the basic details, such as:

• Mobile number
• Email address – It should sound professional, such as your full name.
• Location -Just write your rough location, rather than your full address.
• LinkedIn profile or portfolio URL – If you include these, ensure they’re sleek, professional and up-to-date.

Yacht Crew CV Profile

Make a strong first impression with recruiters by starting your CV with an impactful profile (or personal statement for junior applicants).

This short introduction paragraph should summarise your skills, experience, and knowledge, highlighting your suitability for the job.

It should be compelling enough to encourage recruiters to read through the rest of your CV.

How to write a good CV profile:

• Make it short and sharp: Recruiters are busy, so to ensure your profile is actually read, it’s best to keep it short and snappy. 3-5 punchy lines makes for the perfect profile.
• Tailor it: No matter how much time you put into your CV profile, it won’t impress if it’s irrelevant to the role you’re applying for. Before you start writing, make a list of the skills, knowledge and experience your target employer is looking for. Then, make sure to mention them in your CV profile and throughout the rest of your application.
• Don’t add an objective: Leave your career objectives or goals out of your profile. You only have limited space to work with, so they’re best suited to your cover letter .
• Avoid generic phrases: Clichés like “ blue-sky thinker with a go-getter attitude” might sound impressive to you, but they don’t actually tell the recruiter much about you. Concentrate on highlighting hard facts and skills, as recruiters are more likely to take these on board.

Example CV profile for Yacht Crew

What to include in your yacht crew cv profile.

• Experience overview: To give employers an idea of your capabilities, show them your track record by giving an overview of the types of companies you have worked for in the past and the roles you have carried out for previous employers – but keep it high level and save the details for your experience section.
• Targeted skills: Employers need to know what skills you can bring to their organisation, and ideally they want to see skills that match their job vacancy. So, research your target roles thoroughly and add the most important Yacht Crew skills to your profile.
• Important qualifications: If you have any qualifications which are highly relevant to Yacht Crew jobs, then highlight them in your profile so that employers do not miss them.

Quick tip: If you are finding it difficult to write an attention-grabbing CV profile, choose from hundreds of pre-written profiles across all industries, and add one to your CV with one click in our quick-and-easy CV Builder . All profiles are written by recruitment experts and easily tailored to suit your unique skillset.

Core skills section

Create a core skills section underneath your profile to spotlight your most in-demand skills and grab the attention of readers.

This section should feature 2-3 columns of bullet points that emphasise your applicable skills for your target jobs. Before constructing this section, review the job description and compile a list of any specific skills, specialisms, or knowledge required.

Important skills for your Yacht Crew CV

Seamanship – Utilising knowledge of navigation, boat handling, and general seamanship skills to safely operate and manoeuvre the yacht.

Safety and Emergency Response – Utilising knowledge of safety procedures and emergency protocols, including first aid, fire safety, and life-saving techniques, to ensure the well-being of passengers and crew in various situations.

Knot Tying and Rope Handling – Tying different types of knots and efficiently handling ropes to secure the yacht, handle lines, and assist with docking.

Maintenance and Repair – Completing basic maintenance and repair tasks such as cleaning, painting, varnishing, and minor repairs to ensure the yacht’s upkeep and smooth operation.

Customer Service – Providing exceptional customer service to yacht guests, anticipating their needs, and ensuring a pleasant and comfortable experience on board.

Hospitality and Etiquette – Utilising knowledge of proper etiquette, table setting, and service standards to assist with meal service, manage guest cabins, and create a welcoming environment.

Water Sports and Activities – Supporting with water sports activities such as snorkelling, diving, kayaking, and jet skiing, including knowledge of safety protocols and equipment usage.

Teamwork and Collaboration – Collaborating effectively with other crew members, including deckhands, engineers, chefs, and stewardesses, to ensure smooth operations and exceptional guest experience.

Weather and Navigation – Utilising knowledge of weather patterns, tides, and navigational charts to assist the captain in route planning, weather monitoring, and maintaining a safe course.

Language Proficiency – Maintaining fluency in English and additional languages as necessary, to effectively communicate with diverse guests and provide multilingual assistance.

Quick tip: Our quick-and-easy CV Builder has thousands of in-demand skills for all industries and professions, that can be added to your CV in seconds – This will save you time and ensure you get noticed by recruiters.

Work experience

By now, you’ll have hooked the reader’s attention and need to show them how you apply your skills and knowledge in the workplace, to benefit your employers.

So, starting with your most recent role and working backwards to your older roles, create a thorough summary of your career history to date.

If you’ve held several roles and are struggling for space, cut down the descriptions for your oldest jobs.

Structuring each job

Lengthy, unbroken chunks of text is a recruiters worst nightmare, but your work experience section can easily end up looking like that if you are not careful.

To avoid this, use my tried-and-tested 3-step structure, as illustrated below:

Begin with a summary of your role, detailing what the purpose of your job was, who you reported to and what size of team you were part of (or led).

Key responsibilities

Using easy-to-read bullet points, note down your day-to-day responsibilities in the role.

Make sure to showcase how you used your hard sector skills and knowledge.

Key achievements

Lastly, add impact by highlight 1-3 key achievements  that you made within the role.

Struggling to think of an achievement? If it had a positive impact on your company, it counts.

For example, you might increased company profits, improved processes, or something simpler, such as going above and beyond to solve a customer’s problem.

Sample job description for Yacht Crew CV

Work for a leading UK yacht manufacturing company, supporting the skipper in the delivery of new racing and cruising yachts to clients across Europe and North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pre-departure inspections, assessing the yacht’s seaworthiness, equipment functionality, and compliance with safety regulations
• Complete routine maintenance and inspections of rigging, sails, and other sailing equipment, ensuring optimal performance and addressing any issues promptly
• Educated junior crew on sailing techniques, equipment operation, and safety
• Assume daytime command of the vessel in the absence of the Captain, ensuring compliance with navigation regulations and safe passage planning

Quick tip: Create impressive job descriptions easily in our quick-and-easy CV Builder by adding pre-written job phrases for every industry and career stage.

Education section

Next up, you should list your education and qualifications.

This can include your formal qualifications (a degree, A-Levels and GCSEs), as well as sector-specific Yacht Crew qualifications and/or training.

While school leavers and recent grads should include a lot of detail here to make up for the lack of work experience, experienced candidates may benefit from a shorter education section, as your work experience section will be more important to recruiters.

Hobbies and interests

Although this is an optional section, it can be useful if your hobbies and interests will add further depth to your CV.

Interests which are related to the sector you are applying to, or which show transferable skills like leadership or teamwork, can worth listing.

On the other hand, generic hobbies like “going out with friends” won’t add any value to your application, so are best left off your CV.

An interview-winning CV for a Yacht Crew Member role, needs to be both visually pleasing and packed with targeted content.

Whilst it needs to detail your experience, accomplishments and relevant skills, it also needs to be as clear and easy to read as possible.

Remember to research the role and review the job ad before applying, so you’re able to match yourself up to the requirements.

If you follow these guidelines and keep motivated in your job search, you should land an interview in no time.

Best of luck with your next application!

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Ferretti Yachts and Riva to attend Moscow Boat Show 2013

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To be represented by Premium Yachts, Ferretti Yachts and Riva , two prestigious brands of the Ferretti Group, will be present at the Moscow International Boat Show 2013, displaying motor yacht Ferretti 530 as well as Riva Iseo yacht tender.

Luxury motor yacht Ferretti 530

Luxury yacht Ferretti 530 was very keen to undertake in collaboration once again with AYT – Advanced Yacht Technology, Ferretti Group Engineering Division and Studio Zuccon International Project . The compact dimensions, 16 meters long and almost 5 meters wide, allow the 530 yacht to deliver grand Italian luxury and cruising immersed in such comfort until now unheard of in a yacht of this size.

Ferretti 530 yacht boasts three revolutionary innovations: the full beam master cabin with chaise longue and two large open view windows that make it a real suite at sea level bathed in light, tones and the natural essences of teak. Moving the galley from the center to the aft section creates a unique open space that includes the saloon, galley, cocktail bar and the dining area, the cockpit area continues thanks to the tilting window. The roll bar free sky lounge and the spoiler allow the 530 a sporty appearance combined with elegantly formal lines.

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Riva , the iconic Ferretti Group brand, presented a new model at the historical Lake d’Iseo shipyards in July 2011. Featuring elegance and ease of transportation as its distinctive characteristics, Iseo superyacht tender , a 27 foot runabout, is destined to become a must-have for those who love cruising on both lakes and the sea, and, most importantly, design enthusiasts. It is also perfect for anyone wishing to enhance their yacht with an exclusive tender that will never go unnoticed.

Riva Iseo superyacht tender

Due to its ease of manoeuvrability and size, Iseo yacht tender is also ideal as a tender for large yachts. Innovative and elegant, it can also guarantee comfort in bad weather conditions. Besides the electrohydraulic bimini top, it was also designed with a waterproof, automobile-style soft top which protects those on board against water and the wind during cruising.

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Queen hails 'brilliant' all-female yacht crew after round-the-world race victory

The Maiden crew became the first all-female outfit to triumph in the race earlier this month.

Monday 29 April 2024 22:08, UK

The Queen has praised the endeavours of a "brilliant" all-female yachting crew after they won a global race in a world first.

The Maiden team from the UK crossed the finish line at Cowes, Isle of Wight, earlier this month having sailed for 153 days in the Ocean Globe Race.

They had passed through South Africa, New Zealand and finally Punta del Este, Uruguay, before making a beeline back to British shores.

Camilla welcomed the crew to Clarence House, saying: "You're doing a brilliant job, keep on doing it - that's really important."

Captain Heather Thomas, one of the five Brits on board, said: "It was incredible after we'd found out we'd won.

"It's a pretty historic moment for women's sailing, I'm really happy with the result, the girls all worked really hard for it - so we're proud of ourselves."

The winning yacht was sailed by an international crew that included women from South Africa, Costa Rica and the Caribbean.

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As well as the triumph, the women are part of a project promoting the education of women and girls in countries where access is difficult.

Najiba Noori, who admitted to having no experience of sailing, told Sky News's Mark Austin one of the main reasons she joined Maiden was because she could give "a voice" to the women of her country, Afghanistan , as she also captured the voyage on camera for a documentary.

Ms Thomas told Sky News of the Maiden relying on traditional sailing methods of celestial navigation instead of using GPS, as modern technology is banned according to the race's rules.

She added: "The biggest thing for the crew is that we didn't have any digital music so we had to use cassettes instead," confessing ABBA's greatest hits album was their go-to.

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Maiden was the brainchild of veteran yachtswoman Tracy Edwards, who skippered the boat during the 1989-90 Whitbread global yacht race with an all-female crew.

The 58-foot yacht had been abandoned in the Indian Ocean until Ms Edwards launched a campaign to resurrect it as part of the Maiden Factor Foundation, which was completed in 2018.

Ms Edwards said the organisation's patron Whoopi Goldberg had challenged her to find a diverse crew.

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She said: "For me, this is the end of a 45-year fight for the equality of women within sailing and sport generally and actually women's empowerment.

"And when Whoopi Goldberg became our patron, she looked me square in the eye, and when she went 'change it'. I went 'okay' so we did. So we put this incredible crew together because we want to change the face of sailing."

The 2023-24 Ocean Globe Race, marks the 50th anniversary of the first edition of the Whitbread round-the-world race, and featured 14 boats representing eight countries.

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by evandiaz | May 19, 2023 | Yacht Club Members

California Yacht Club (CYC) calyachtclub.com 4469 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey, CA 90292 (310) 823-4567 Fax:(310) 822-3658

Total: 950 members – 33% power, 63% sail, 4% rowers.

Facilities: Bar open Wed. thru Sun 1000 to 2400. Dining room open Wed.- Sun for lunch and dinner (breakfast on Sat. & brunch on Sun.) Snack bar open every day from Memorial Day to Labor Day 1000 to 1630. Heated Pool and Paddle Tennis Courts available to members and their guests. 320 member slips (25’ to 120’), 100+ dry storage slips (up to 25’), two 2-ton hoists and launch ramp. Guest docks are first come, first served, but call for reservations. First night free for reciprocal club members. CYC monitors channel 68.

Junior program: Year round. Junior Sailing and Rowing Program. Open to all youths in the community (ages 8-18). Full time Junior staff.

Comments: Active power, sail and rowing fleets. Family friendly Club with a full schedule of races, cruises, and social activities.

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CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB

Founded originally in 1922 by yachtsmen including Charles Hathaway and Frank Garbutt, the California Yacht Club's first clubhouse was built in Wilmington, CA in Los Angeles' inner harbor (berths nos. 192 & 193), just opposite Terminal Island. Close by were the yards of renowned yacht builders Wilmington Boat Works and Fellows & Stewart (second location). In the club's inaugural year, member yachtsmen formed the first Star class fleet on the Pacific coast. Involved in all aspect of the sport, the club has encouraged a variety of pleasure boating, first in Los Angeles Harbor, and now in Santa Monica Bay.

Over the years CYC has been the club for numerous prominent yachtsmen including Merritt Adamson, Pierpont Davis, Roy E. Disney, J. Paul Getty, Samuel K. Rindge, William Stewart, James Kilroy and navigator extraodinaire, Ben Mitchell. Movie mogul Cecil B. DeMille once served as a trustee of the club and donated a gold cup for powerboat racing. Comedy film producers Al Christie and Hal Roach were both deeply involved in club activities in the twenties and thirties.

Power boating has always been a part of the club's mission along with sailing and rowing. The first CYC powerboat regatta was run in 1922 and the winner was none less than the famous Gar Wood in his Harmsworth Trophy winner Miss America. CYC's Catalina Challenge race for powerboats has been run annually since 1922.

A fire on Thanksgiving Day, 1930 severely damaged the original clubhouse although the heroic efforts of some members saved all of the trophies.

In 1932, several CYC members figured prominently in the sailing events at the Los Angeles Olympic Games. Owen Churchill, inventor of the SwimFin, won the gold medal in the Eight-Metre Class with Angelita.

Unfortunately, the club was forced to relinquish its key location in the East Basin to the Coast Guard for the war effort in 1941. A dormant period followed.

With the development of the long-awaited Marina Del Rey in the early 1960s, the club reformed in '63 and elected Fritz Overton, Commodore in 1923, as head of the "new" club. In 1966, they opened the modern clubhouse and marina facility that is their home today. The radial design of the building allows sweeping panoramic views of the marina.

The California Yacht Club is owned by the Hathaway family, owners of the Los Angeles Athletic Club. The annual "Great Catalina to Marina del Rey Rowing and Paddling Event" pays tribute to Charles Hathaway's row in 1976 from Catalina Island to the club on his 50th birthday.

The unique combination of private ownership and annually elected flag officers has worked well to establish California Yacht Club as one of the outstanding clubs in the nation.

The 10 Best Rowing Clubs in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a city with a rich history in rowing. Rowing clubs have been around in Los Angeles since the late 1800s, and many of them are still going strong today. In this blog post, we will take a look at the top 10 rowing clubs in Los Angeles and what makes them so successful. We will also discuss the different types of rowing that these clubs offer and how you can get involved. So if you’re looking for a place to row in Los Angeles , be sure to check out one of these great clubs!

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1: Los Angeles Rowing Club

The Los Angeles Rowing Club was founded in 1994 and is located in Marina del Rey, California. They are a non-profit organization that is open to the public. The LARC was created with the mission to promote the sport of rowing, and they do so by providing quality rowing programs for all levels of experience. They offer both sweep rowing and sculling programs, as well as learn-to-row classes. The LARC is also home to several competitive teams that compete at the local, state, and national level.

Some of their most notable achievements include winning the US Rowing Club National Championship in 2004 and sending two athletes to the Olympic Games in 2008. In addition to their competitive teams, the LARC also has a strong community outreach program that provides free rowing lessons to underserved youth in the Los Angeles area. The LARC is truly a place for everyone, whether you’re a seasoned rower or just looking to try something new.

2: Lions Rowing Club

The Lions Rowing Club in Los Angeles, USA has a beautiful and vastly successful history. The club was established in 1887, making it one of the clubs that paved the way for the newer clubs to arrive in the 1900s. In its early years, the club was based out of a boathouse on the Los Angeles River, but today it is located on Grand Canal in Long Beach. The Lions Rowing Club has produced many national champions and Olympic champions over the years, including Olympic gold medalist John Larissa and world champion rower Sarah Trowbridge.

The club is also linked to several colleges and universities in the area, including UCLA, USC, and Pepperdine. As a result of its successes both on and off the water, the Lions Rowing Club is widely regarded as one of the premier rowing clubs in the United States.

3: Long Beach Rowing Association

The Long Beach Rowing Association Rowing Club in Los Angeles, USA has an extremely interesting history. Founded in 1872, the club started to attract rowers in vast numbers. Throughout its history, the club has been dedicated to promoting the sport of rowing and developing its members into successful athletes. Today, the club is home to a diverse group of rowers of all ages and abilities. The club offers a variety of programs for both beginners and experienced rowers, making it one of the most inclusive rowing clubs in the area.

In addition to its excellent programs, the club is also linked to several colleges and universities, making it a great place for college rowers to train and compete. The Long Beach Rowing Association Rowing Club has a proud tradition of excellence and is committed to continuing to develop world-class rowers.

4: California Yacht Club

The California Yacht Club Rowing Club in Los Angeles is a rowing club with an impressive pedigree. Founded in 1994, the club has been home to many famous and successful rowers over the years. The club is located in Marina del Rey, just a short drive from downtown Los Angeles, and it remains one of the premier rowing clubs in the country.

The club is closely linked to UCLA, which is just down the road, and many of its members are student-athletes who row for the university. In recent years, the club has produced several Olympians and national champions, cementing its place as a top rowing destination in the United States.

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5: Metropolitan Rowing Club

The Metropolitan Rowing Club in Los Angeles has an interesting and storied history. The club was originally founded in 1884, making it one of the first rowing clubs to welcome people through their doors. In its early years, the club was based out of a boathouse on the banks of the Los Angeles River. The club quickly gained a reputation for excellence, and in 1886 they won their first National Championship. In the years since, the club has produced numerous national champions and Olympic rowers.

Today, the Metropolitan Rowing Club is based out of a state-of-the-art facility in Marina del Rey. The club is open to rowers of all ages and abilities, and they offer a variety of programs for both recreational and competitive rowers. Whether you’re looking to get fit, compete at the highest level, or just enjoy a day on the water, the Metropolitan Rowing Club is the perfect place for you.

6: Whitehall Spirit

The Whitehall Spirit Club in Los Angeles was founded in 1997. The club has produced many national and international champions, including two Olympic gold medalists. The Whitehall Spirit Club is also linked to several colleges and universities, making it a great place for students to learn and compete. If you’re looking for a top-notch rowing club with a rich history and plenty of success, the Whitehall Spirit Club is the perfect choice.

The Row LA Rowing Club in Los Angeles is a historic rowing club that was founded in 1985. The club is based out of Marina del Rey and is one of the most well-known rowing clubs in Southern California. The club is also linked to several colleges, including the University of Southern California and UCLA. The Row LA Rowing Club is a respected and prestigious rowing club that has a rich history and tradition of success.

8: Rivanna Rowing Club

Rivanna Rowing Club is located in Los Angeles, USA. The club has produced several successful rowers, including Olympians and national champions. The club is also linked to a college nearby, which provides access to facilities and equipment. The club has a strong focus on developing young rowers and providing them with opportunities to compete at the highest level.

The club has a rich history and tradition of winning, and this is reflected in the success of its members. Rivanna Rowing Club is a highly respected and well-known club, and it continues to produce champions and contribute to the sport of rowing.

9: Open Water Rowing Center

The Open Water Rowing Center is located in Los Angeles, USA and is a rowing club that is open to the public. The club has produced several famous and successful rowers, such as Olympian rower Sue Enquist and national champion rower George Plimpton. The club is also linked to several colleges nearby, such as the University of Southern California and UCLA.

The club has been very successful in producing Olympic champions and national champions. In addition, the club has also been successful in developing young athletes into professional rowers. The Open Water Rowing Center is an excellent place for anyone interested in learning how to row or for anyone looking to improve their rowing skills.

10: Duluth Rowing Club

Founded in 1966, the Duluth Rowing Club is a popular club in LA. Located in Los Angeles, the club has produced several national and international champions, including two Olympic gold medalists. The Duluth Rowing Club is also affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles, one of the top rowing programs in the country. As a result, the Duluth Rowing Club is considered one of the premier rowing clubs in the United States.

The Duluth club has produced numerous national champions and Olympic medalists. In addition to its competitive success, the Duluth Rowing Club is also known for its beautiful rowing facility, which overlooks downtown Los Angeles. The club is open to rowers of all levels of experience, from beginners to experienced athletes. Whether you’re looking to compete at the highest level or simply enjoy a leisurely row on a beautiful day, the Duluth Rowing Club is the perfect place for you.

Welcome to the CYC Rowing Club. CYC is a great place to row with its pleasurable surroundings, good water and diverse membership. California Yacht Club was established in 1922 and boated its' first competitive rowing team back in the 1930's. In 1977, after a long hiatus, Stan Mullin, Ken Jacobs and Charles Hathaway reactivated rowing at the Club.

California Yacht Club. CYC is a great place for adults of all ages and skills to row out of Marina Del Rey. We have more than 60 active adult rowers with a wide range of interests and motivations varying from recreational, fitness, social, open water, and racing. ... For non-members who wish to continue their rowing career at CYC we encourage ...

CYC offers a range of rowing programs suitable for girls and boys ages 12 - 18. CYC membership is not required to participate. Our junior rowing programs include: a highly successful competitive rowing team, a recreational program and private lessons. Our participants attend public and private middle and high schools across Los Angeles ...

California Yacht Club. Athletes of all ages (youth 13+ and adults) are welcome to learn the basics of rowing, foundations of safe equipment use and navigation with our private coaching. Working one-on-one with an instructor is the most efficient way to learn the sport, allowing development to happen at each individual's personal pace. ...

CYC Rowing Participant Information. California Yacht Club is located at: 4469 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. If driving, please park in the CYC visitor's lot adjacent to Admiralty Way and accessed from the driveway which is between Café del Rey and the Warehouse Restaurant. Once parked, proceed by foot and enter the member's ...

The California Yacht Club was founded in 1922 and is one of the most prestigious yacht clubs in the country. CYC has a storied history on the water in regards to racing and rowing as well.

Everyone at the California Yacht Club is devastated by the fire that took place at the structure of our historic club on Monday, December 11, 2023. We want to extend our sincere thanks to the Los Angeles County Fire Department for their rapid response and intensive efforts to extinguish the fire. We are committed to working with the fire ...

California Yacht Club (CYC) calyachtclub.com 4469 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey, CA 90292 (310) 823-4567 Fax:(310) 822-3658. ... Junior Sailing and Rowing Program. Open to all youths in the community (ages 8-18). Full time Junior staff. Comments: Active power, sail and rowing fleets. Family friendly Club with a full schedule of races, cruises ...

CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB Junior Rowing 4469 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA. P: 310.823.4567 C: 818.523.2987 E: [email protected] CYC offers a variety of summer programs for junior age (13 - 18) boys and girls. CYC membership is not required to enroll. We have programs suited for all juniors with an interest in rowing from those ...

The California Yacht Club is owned by the Hathaway family, owners of the Los Angeles Athletic Club. The annual "Great Catalina to Marina del Rey Rowing and Paddling Event" pays tribute to Charles Hathaway's row in 1976 from Catalina Island to the club on his 50th birthday.

4: California Yacht Club. The California Yacht Club Rowing Club in Los Angeles is a rowing club with an impressive pedigree. Founded in 1994, the club has been home to many famous and successful rowers over the years. The club is located in Marina del Rey, just a short drive from downtown Los Angeles, and it remains one of the premier rowing ...

California Yacht Club, Marina del Rey, California. 4,810 likes · 20 talking about this · 24,388 were here. The California Yacht Club mission is to connect people with the Pacific Ocean.

California Yacht Club's Junior Rowing Program runs seasonally from September through June, and extends into Summer with several two week "Learn to Row" camps. The core instruction of the program is sculling. Singles, doubles and quads are the on the water tools for quality learning, and our inventory of ergometers are used for land training.

Here are some of the most popular rowing clubs in the area: 1. Los Angeles Rowing Club. The Los Angeles Rowing Club is the oldest rowing club in the city, founded in 1908. The club is located in a historic boathouse in the Marina del Rey harbor and offers programs for rowers of all levels, from beginners to advanced.

California Yacht Club was established in 1922 and boated its first competitive rowing team back in the 1930's. In 1977, after a long hiatus, Stan Mullin, Ken Jacobs and Charles Hathaway reactivated rowing at the Club and it has grown since then. For many years California Yacht Club hosted the 32-nautical mile open water rowing regatta, the ...

California Yacht Club was established in 1922 and boated its' first competitive rowing team back in the 1930's. In 1977, after a long hiatus, Stan Mullin, Ken Jacobs and Charles Hathaway reactivated rowing at the Club. CYC rowers now number about 60, and represent all abilities, ages and motivations.... Adult Rowing - California Yacht Club CYC is a great place for adults of all ages and skills ...

Rowing. Regattas & Race Results. Juniors. Cruising. Radio Sailing. SCYA MIDWINTER REGATTA: FEB 17 - 18. Saturday and Sunday, February 17 - 18, 2024 ... The winner will be awarded the King of the Hill trophy which will remain on display at California Yacht Club. The King of the Hill trophy was a pre-existing CYC trophy that was re-dedicated to ...

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California Yacht Club. Regattas & Race Results. Juniors

California Yacht Club. Watch on. Contact: [email protected] 310-823-4567 Ex 2777. Founded in 1922, the California Yacht Club has an impressive history of being among the premier yachting facilities in the world. CYC was honored as a "Platinum Club of America" for 2016-2022, an award given by the club industry to the top ...

The California Yacht Club was founded in 1922 in Wilmington Harbor near San Pedro. When Marina del Rey was constructed in the early 1960's, CYC relocated. Today the club serves its very active and diverse membership needs by providing club programs, events and facilities that have earned the respect as being one of the leading Yacht Clubs in ...

California Yacht Club offers a palette of year round activities that are sure to please every taste. For the sports fans we offer sailing, rowing, paddle tennis and more. Club cruises are fun for both the power boaters and the sailors. For the social minded the Club sponsors parties galore.

California Yacht Club Junior Rowing Program Registration Forms September 2022- September 2023 Participants for lessons and all programs need to complete pages 2-6. Competitive Race Team participants (Tiers 4, 5) should also complete pages 7-8. The appropriate Payment Form will be collected separately to ensure accuracy. For