Welcome to the Reading Room
Three sections. Endless insights. Occasional eye-rolls.
This space is home to real stories and resources from across the industry: the things people often think but don't always say out loud.
- Upper Deck: Fresh Scribbles from #thehonestcrewagent – advice for experienced and senior crew.
- Below Deck: Real talk on mental health below deck – because what drives us needs looking after too.
- Crew Mess: The stories, struggles, and shifts shaping crew culture.
Whether you're leading the charge, just finding your feet, or quietly questioning the madness, you'll find something here to make you think, feel, or maybe just laugh-snort into your coffee.
If you want more, you should probably get my book "Superyacht Life: How to Start, Succeed, & Stay Sane" available now on your local amazon store.
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Make Your CV Work for You
Nail Your Yacht CV (Without Sounding Like a Robot). New to yachting? Then your CV needs to work harder than a deckie on turnover day. This no-fluff guide breaks down exactly what to include, what to avoid, and how to make your CV stand out — without resorting to cringe buzzwords or Canva disasters. Clear, useful, and actually written by someone who reads CVs for a living. Shocking, I know.
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Dockwalking 101 - Your Essential Guide
AKA: The Dreaded But Essential Rite of Passage (Plus How to Apply Online Without Losing the Plot). Yes, it's weird. Yes, it feels like speed dating meets job hunting in the sun. But dockwalking is still one of the best ways to get your foot on board. This brutally honest guide covers everything: what to wear, how to behave, what not to do (like applying to captain jobs fresh out of STCW), and how to follow up without being that person. It’s awkward - but it works.
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CV Photos
Your CV Photo: Not a Mugshot, Not a Tinder Pic. That little photo in the corner of your CV? Yeah, it matters. A lot. If it screams “hungover hostel selfie” instead of “professional yacht crew,” you’re not getting the call. This guide tells you exactly how to look the part, what to wear, where to shoot, and how not to scare off a captain. Spoiler: no duck face, no dog filters, and absolutely no sealion beards.
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Breaking Into The Business - How To Get Your First Yacht Job
So you want to work on a yacht? Start here. Green as seaweed and ready to work? This guide is your straight-talking survival manual for breaking into yachting. From what to pack and when to arrive, to where to find daywork and how not to blow your budget in Antibes, it’s packed with tips, truths, and just enough sass to keep you motivated when the job hunt gets rough.
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Mental Health Check-Ins at Sea
AKA: How to Build a Routine That Keeps You Sane at 20 Knots.... Yacht life is intense. You live where you work, share a bathroom with your colleagues, and run on caffeine, adrenaline, and zero personal space. This honest guide (straight from the pages of Superyacht Life) offers practical ways to stay mentally steady through the madness - from micro check-ins and movement breaks to the emergency 60-second meltdown reset. Think of it as mental maintenance for crew who don’t have time to “just chill.”