The Complete Guide to Breaking Into Yachting
Everything you need to confidently begin your career at sea.
Built from real-world experience, ON BOARD simplifies the journey into yachting by providing a clear roadmap from your very first qualification to securing your first job onboard.
No fluff. No gatekeeping.
Just honest advice from people who have lived it.
✓ Before You Start
✓ Choose Your Lane
✓ The Non-Negotiables
✓ Train & Differentiate
✓ Why You
✓ Your Crew CV + Template
✓ Where & When
✓ On the Ground
✓ Get in the System
✓ Getting Kept
✓ The Money
✓ A Day In The Life
✓ Yacht Lingo (your personal dictionary)
✓ Final Words
✓ Direct WhatsApp Support
Sometimes you just need reassurance you're on the right track.
Every ON BOARD purchase includes direct access to us via WhatsApp for questions, guidance and support throughout your journey into yachting.
Built by crew. Designed for future crew.
No. Most people entering the industry start with no yachting experience at all. We'll show you exactly what qualifications you need and how to position your existing experience to land your first role.
The two main requirements are an STCW and an ENG1 medical certificate. Inside ON BOARD, we break down exactly what these are, where to get them and what to expect.
Yes. Whether you're pursuing an interior or deck position, the guide covers the core steps required to break into the industry.
Immediately after purchase you'll receive a digital download directly to your inbox.
Forever. Once you've purchased the guide, it's yours to keep.
Absolutely. Every ON BOARD purchase includes direct WhatsApp support from us. If you're unsure about courses, your CV, agencies or your next step, we're here to help.
Not always, but it remains one of the most effective ways to secure your first position. We'll explain exactly how it works and how to do it confidently.
Salary varies depending on your role, experience and vessel size. Inside ON BOARD, we share realistic salary expectations and the opportunities available within the industry.
This depends on the season and your goals. We cover the main yachting hubs including Antibes, Palma and Fort Lauderdale and explain the pros and cons of each.
Yes and no. The travel and opportunities are incredible, but there is also a lot of hard work behind the scenes. We share an honest look at both sides of the industry.
There is no guaranteed timeline. Some people secure a role within days, while others take longer. The guide is designed to give you the best possible chance by helping you avoid common mistakes.
No. ON BOARD is a roadmap built from our own experiences working aboard luxury superyachts around the world. Alongside the guide, you'll also have access to direct support from us via WhatsApp.
Yes. The yachting industry is international and attracts crew from all over the world. We cover the key considerations depending on where you're based.
That's completely normal. One of the first sections inside ON BOARD helps you understand the realities of the industry so you can decide whether it's the right fit before investing significant time and money.
My favourite FAQ is actually:
If you're serious about breaking into yachting, ON BOARD will save you countless hours of research, help you avoid common mistakes and provide a clear roadmap to follow.
We've taken everything we learned from building careers aboard luxury superyachts and put it into one place.
It's the resource we wish existed when we were starting out.
Why We Made This
We aren't recruiters. We aren't agencies.
We're two crew who started exactly where you are.
We moved overseas with one suitcase, no yacht experience and no guarantee it would work. We stayed in crew houses, walked docks, got rejected, found daywork and eventually built careers onboard.
Everything in this guide comes from what actually worked for us and just as importantly, what didn't.
The goal isn't to tell you our story.
It's to help you write yours.
Capre & Harris