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Just thought I’d give a little update, to stay somewhat active here until I find my beach bar. Owners came back onboard Mid January. We hung out in Naples for a while, then took a trip to the Key’s. Then to Bahamas, and we are now in W Palm Beach. We’ll head up the EastContinue reading “Season Is Almost Over”

For my 4th cross country trip, we took the high route to see some new places. Left San Diego Monday morning. Stayed a night in Vegas at the Stadium Swim Circa Hotel. Great place!! Loved watching Football in the pool on a huge screen.

My class reunion is coming up, so I schedule time off for that. Our Chef loves Paso Robles wine and says she wants to come too. After we booked this trip, the owners decided to come back to Naples for doctor appointments. They would arrive 6 days after we depart. So Joy and I wereContinue reading “Trip Home To Get Jeep”

No job is perfect, there will always be something for someone to complain about. On this boat, the crew’s complaint is Owner’s Use. I came in at the tail end of their season, so I haven’t experienced how long it can feel. To me, working hard for 4 months and then having 8 months ofContinue reading “Changes Could Be Happening”

It’s a Holiday weekend. All crew is off on Vacation, or Family Fun. I am here, alone, which is normal for me on a yacht. But when I was the only crew member, I ran the show, and had my list of things I wanted to accomplish, so I was busy. With 3 other crewContinue reading “Down Time Can be Hard”

Rode Horses on the Beach, met a guy who looks like French Montana, hung out with he and his friends several times. Enjoyed the Princess Yacht Events which included a dock party with drinks and appetizers, a parade in which the yacht owners decorated their golf carts (primary mode of transportation here) and did aContinue reading “Research Complete On Harbor Island”

We left Naples Thursday about 8:30pm. We brought an experienced Captain with us, as our current Captain has not navigated these waters on his own yet. Between the 2 Captains, the first mate and I, we rotated shifts driving. Took us 36 hours to get to Harbor Island. I was mentally exhausted upon arrival, thenContinue reading “Arrived In The Bahamas”

The owners left this morning for their home in Kentucky. All crew on deck to wish them safe travels. When the husband came up, we were all in the galley. He laughed and said “why does everyone look so happy? I guess…Don’t let the door hit you on the way out!” We all laughed. ThenContinue reading “And…Owners Are Off”

I remember one of my arguments with GiGi owner. He said, you just need to get on a big yacht, with a crew, and see how well you have it. Well… On GiGi, my day began at 6:45am and didn’t stop until my boss’ fun was complete. Sometimes that meant a 7 hour day sometimesContinue reading “Can This Yacht Job Be Real?”

It turns out, the amount of hours I have to go to captains school is sufficient, however I counted all days on the vessels. I can only count days under way, so….back to deckhanding I go! I’m in Naples Florida on this beautiful beast. My first day of work I had to wash the wholeContinue reading “The Next Adventure”