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So in order to travel to the USA, you need to start your  B1B2 Visa Application as soon as you can. The B1B2 is a visitor's (non-immigrant) visa. It can be obtained for either tourism or business purposes. In this episode, I cover the 4 Things YOU can do to get your B1B2 Visa APPROVED! It is always best to be prepared when you apply for a B1B2 visa, so be sure to listen to this episode all the way to the end. Here are some useful links: Breakdown of the application process:  https://www.ivisa.com/usa-blog/u.s.-b1-b2-visa-sample-picture-and-information  Documents required for Yacht crew (who have a work contract): https://youtu.be/nf-mkayR9I8 If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that follow button! (Don't forget to share it with your friends ;) Also, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to come and join us in the Start Yachting! Facebook group where there is an entire team of experienced yachties who are more than happy to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have! ☝🏻 If you would like to set yourself up professionally before you start looking for work, or maybe you just need a hand with your CV...come join the workshop! 🙌 🛥 If you would like to find out more about how I can help you to land a job on a yacht, just click here (All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID!) Plus, there’s a ton of really cool extra bonuses that are absolutely essential! Also, our website is live: www.howtostartyachting.com Come and say Hi on social: The Start Yachting Group My personal Facebook (Dray Robinson) Digital Dray Instagram #startyachting Twitter LinkedIn Stay Awesome 🤙🏻

So in order to travel to the USA, you need to start your  B1B2 Visa Application as soon as you can.   The B1B2 is a visitor's (non-immigrant) visa. It can be obtained for either tourism or business purposes.   In this  Step-By-Step Guide, I cover all of the basics that you need to know when going though the application process.  It is always best to be prepared when you apply for a B1B2 visa, so be sure to watch this video all the way to the end.   Here are some useful links:  Breakdown of the application process:  https://www.ivisa.com/usa-blog/u.s.-b1-b2-visa-sample-picture-and-information   Visa photo dimensions:  https://www.usvisaupdate.com/articles/photo-requirements-b1-b2-visa   Visa Appointment Wait Times: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wait-times.html   Documents required for Yacht crew (who have a work contract): https://youtu.be/nf-mkayR9I8 If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that follow button! (Don't forget to share it with your friends ;) Also, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to come and join us in the Start Yachting! Facebook group where there is an entire team of experienced yachties who are more than happy to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have! ☝🏻 If you would like to set yourself up professionally before you start looking for work, or maybe you just need a hand with your CV...come join the workshop! 🙌 🛥 If you would like to find out more about how I can help you to land a job on a yacht, just click here  (All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID!) Plus, there’s a ton of really cool extra bonuses that are absolutely essential! Also, our website is live: www.howtostartyachting.com Come and say Hi on social: The Start Yachting Group My personal Facebook (Dray Robinson) Digital Dray Instagram #startyachting Twitter LinkedIn Stay Awesome 🤙🏻

If you want to work on a yacht, it is very important to know How to AVOID YACHT JOB SCAMS and Stay clear of the Dodgy ones!!   There are hundreds of jobs being posted weekly and sometimes it can be quite tricky to figure out which ones are legit.  Most of them usually are, but there are a few Key RED FLAGS to take note of when a job post just doesn't 'feel' right.  In this video I walk you through a set of guidelines that will help you to filter out the jobs that you really don't want to apply for... If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that follow button! (Don't forget to share it with your friends ;) Also, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to come and join us in the Start Yachting! Facebook group where there is an entire team of experienced yachties who are more than happy to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have! If you would like to set yourself up professionally before you start looking for work, or maybe you just need a hand with your CV...come join the workshop! If you would like to find out more about how I can help you to land a job on a yacht, just click here (All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID!) Plus, there’s a ton of really cool extra bonuses that are absolutely essential! Also, our website is live: www.howtostartyachting.com Come and say Hi on social: The Start Yachting Group My personal Facebook Digital Dray Instagram #startyachting Twitter LinkedIn Stay Awesome 🤙🏻

What if you were unsure about certain aspects about your Yacht CV?  What if there are certain things that you should know, that you have no idea about yet?   What if you could get CV Advice directly from a Yacht Crew Placement Agent...  Well, in this video I sit down with Louise from YPI as we go through a series of common questions regarding Yacht CV's as well as a few notes on being prepared for your interview! If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that follow button! (Don't forget to share it with your friends ;) Also, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to come and join us in the Start Yachting! Facebook group where there is an entire team of experienced yachties who are more than happy to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have! If you would like to set yourself up professionally before you start looking for work, or maybe you just need a hand with your CV...come join the workshop! If you would like to find out more about how I can help you to land a job on a yacht, just click here  (All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID!) Plus, there’s a ton of really cool extra bonuses that are absolutely essential! Also, our website is live: www.howtostartyachting.com Come and say Hi on social: The Start Yachting Group My personal Facebook Digital Dray Instagram #startyachting Twitter LinkedIn Stay Awesome 🤙🏻

So How do you become a yacht chef? Join me in this video as I sit down with Ane & Mayte as they explain all of the requirements to become a chef on a yacht. We also discuss some of their other really awesome courses that they have on offer so don't miss out on this one! If you want to become a chef, then I highly recommend that you check out all of the culinary courses that the Barcelona Academy have on offer: Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2: https://www.barcelonacrewacademy.com/store/p250/Foodandsafetylevel2mca-barcelona-remote.html#/ Food Safety & Hygiene Level 3: https://www.barcelonacrewacademy.com/store/p246/FoodandSafetyLevel3mca-barcelona.html#/ GUEST Introduction to Yachting for Chefs Module Unit 23: https://www.barcelonacrewacademy.com/store/p282/GUEST_Introduction_to_Yachtching_for_Chefs_Module_Unit_23_-_ONLINE%2FLIVE_SESSION.html#/ Mediterranean Cuisine Level 3 - Michelin Star: https://www.barcelonacrewacademy.com/store/p278/MediterraneanCuisineLevel3MichelinStarmolecularcuisine.html#/ Molecular Cuisine - Michelin Star: https://www.barcelonacrewacademy.com/store/p285/Master_Class_Molecular_Cuisine_Michelin_Starred_Chefs_-_On-remote%2FLive_Session.html#/ Full Junior Stewardess Pack: https://www.barcelonacrewacademy.com/store/p298/FULL_Junior_Stewardess_Pack_-_GUEST_PROGRAM_On-line_Zoom%2FLive_Session.html Junior Stewardess Pack: https://www.barcelonacrewacademy.com/store/p288/Junior_Stewardess_Pack_-_GUEST_PROGRAM_Online_Zoom%2FLive_Session.html Senior Stewardess Pack: https://www.barcelonacrewacademy.com/store/p289/Senior_Stewardess_Pack_-_GUEST_PROGRAM_Online_Zoom%2FLive_Session.html There are also special discounts for if you book more than one course with them: 2 courses 5% discount STARTYACHT221 & with 3 courses or more 10% discount , STARTYACHT321 If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that follow button! Also, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to come and join us in the Start Yachting! Facebook group where there is an entire team of experienced yachties who are more than happy to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have! If you would like to find out more about how I can help you to land a job on a yacht, just click here (All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID!) Plus, there’s a ton of really cool extra bonuses that are absolutely essential! Also, our website is live: www.howtostartyachting.com Come and say Hi on social: The Start Yachting Group My personal Facebook Digital Dray Instagram #startyachting Twitter LinkedIn Stay Awesome 🤙🏻

👉🏻 Join me as I sit down with Lauren (Trilogy Luxury Training) and Yvette (Baobab Development Solutions) as they answer all of the most common questions regarding the MCA approved Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 certification!!! 🍱🥂 👇🏻  Here are some of the questions that get answered in this episode:  - What is the Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 certification?  - Why is the Food safety & Hygiene level 2 certification a requirement for interior yacht crew?  - What is the difference between Level 1 and Level 2?  - Can the Food Safety & Hygiene level 2 be obtained online?  - Is the online version MCA approved? - Does this certificate have to be renewed?  - and more....   Trilogy Luxury Training is one of the very few schools in South Africa that is an IAMI & G.U.E.S.T accredited training centre.  For more info on their awesome courses, go check out their website here:  Online school: https://www.trilogyluxcourses.co.za/  Physical training school/courses: https://trilogyluxtraining.co.za/   To find out more about Yvette and the amazing work she is doing with Baobab Development Solutions, go check out here website here: https://baobabsolutions.co.za/  or you can make contact through their Facebook page directly here: https://www.facebook.com/baobabsolutions   Here is the link to their Food safety & Hygiene level 2 online training: https://trilogyluxtraining.co.za/food-hygiene-course-level-2/ If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that follow button! Also, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to come and join us in the Start Yachting! Facebook group where there is an entire team of experienced yachties who are more than happy to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have! If you would like to find out more about how I can help you to land a job on a yacht, just click here  (All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID!) Plus, there’s a ton of really cool extra bonuses that are absolutely essential! Also, our website is live: www.howtostartyachting.com Come and say Hi on social: The Start Yachting Group My personal Facebook Digital Dray Instagram #startyachting Twitter LinkedIn Stay Awesome 🤙🏻

Join me in this week's episode of "Interviews with yachties" as Lauren Norten, a former yacht chief stew reveals the best way to land a job on a yacht!   Lauren has quite the remarkable success story and is currently the Principle trainer & Managing Director at Trilogy Luxury Training.  Her 12 years of yachting experience has definitely contributed to her ability to share some awesome advice to people wanting to come into the industry.    Trilogy Luxury Training is one of the very few schools in South Africa that is an IAMI & G.U.E.S.T accredited training centre.  For more info on their awesome courses, go check out their website here:  Online school: https://www.trilogyluxcourses.co.za/  Physical training school/courses: https://trilogyluxtraining.co.za/   If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that follow button!   Also, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to come and join us in the Start Yachting! Facebook group where there is an entire team of experienced yachties who are more than happy to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have! If you would like to find out more about how I can help you to land a job on a yacht, just click here (All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID!) Plus, there’s a ton of really cool extra bonuses that are absolutely essential! Also, our website is live: www.howtostartyachting.com Come and say Hi on social: The Start Yachting Group My personal Facebook Digital Dray Instagram #startyachting Twitter LinkedIn Stay Awesome 🤙🏻

This episode of "Interviews with Yachties" is focussed around Alex, the Chief Stewardess.    Join us as she shares an insane amount of valuable advice and guidance!  Get ready, this episode is jam-packed and a little longer than usual. Alex used her time to the max to share as much useful information as she possibly could to anyone wanting to get into the industry! If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that Follow button. Also, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to come and join us in the Start Yachting! Facebook group where there is an entire team of experienced yachties who are more than happy to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have! If you would like to find out more about how I can help you to land a job on a yacht, just click here (All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID!) Plus, there’s a ton of really cool extra bonuses that are absolutely essential! Come and say Hi on social: The Start Yachting Group My personal Facebook Digital Dray Instagram #startyachting Twitter LinkedIn Stay Awesome 🤙🏻

So what Qualifications do you need to become a Yacht Stew?  As you might have guessed there are quite a few yacht stew requirements.  Some of them are skills required and some involve yacht stew training. In this episode I cut through the noise and talk about which interior training courses are actually required and which will be considered add-ons that might be beneficial for you to have. The decision that you make regarding the training that you get, can hugely impact your ability to get a job on a yacht. As promised, here is the link to the platform that I mention in this episode. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that Follow button. Also, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to come and join us in the Start Yachting! Facebook group where there is an entire team of experienced yachties who are more than happy to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have! If you would like to find out more about how I can help you to land a job on a yacht, just click here (All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID!) Plus, there’s a ton of really cool extra bonuses that are absolutely essential! Come and say Hi on social: The Start Yachting Group My personal Facebook Digital Dray Instagram #startyachting Twitter LinkedIn Stay Awesome 🤙🏻

Have you ever wondered how much money yacht stews make? The interior crew of a yacht have the potential to earn really high salaries, excluding tips!!!!! In this video I cover the entry level salary as well as the salaries when working your way up the ranks. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that Follow button. Also, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to come and join us in the Start Yachting! Facebook group where there is an entire team of experienced yachties who are more than happy to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have! If you would like to find out more about how I can help you to land a job on a yacht, just click here (All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID!) Plus, there’s a ton of really cool extra bonuses that are absolutely essential! Come and say Hi on social: The Start Yachting Group My personal Facebook Digital Dray Instagram #startyachting Twitter LinkedIn Stay Awesome 🤙🏻