Event Offers Solution to Crew Shortage Problem
January 18, 2006 at Bluewater Books & Charts

Posted Wednesday, December 20, 2006

 
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(Fort Lauderdale, FL) Author Julie Perry will be speaking at 6:00 PM on January 18, 2007, at Bluewater Books & Charts in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Her new book, "The Insiders' Guide to Becoming a Yacht Stewardess," addresses the steps that people interested in a career in the marine industry need to take in order to work on a yacht. The book is targeted mainly towards young people who want to get out and see the world, and it offers practical advice on how to obtain a job on a yacht, how to keep the job, how to make the necessary transitions, and much more.

Perry, who runs the website WorkOnAYacht.com, says, "The book is for anybody who has ever considered taking advantage of the great careers that the marine industry has to offer. Even if you've never set foot on a yacht before, you should consider it as a great option." Perry, an internet marketing professional, is originally from Indiana, and she spent three years traveling the world as a yacht stewardess.

If you're interested in a career crewing aboard a yacht, if you know someone who is, or even if you just want to come out and
learn about the industry and have a good time, you should join us! There will be food and drinks and fun. Don't miss it! And
e-mail this to anyone you know who:

Is looking for a career change (there will be crew agencies on hand)!
Is already working on a yacht and wants to network!
Wants to see the world and make great money doing it!
Is fresh out of school and looking for adventure!
Is interested in learning about specific licensing and training!

The event will be held in our Fort Lauderdale store on January 18 at 6:00 PM, and will be accompanied by a wine & cheese
reception. Representatives from over twelve different crew agencies and training programs will be available to answer questions about careers in the Marine Industry. Julie will read sections from her book and answer questions, and will be happy to sign copies of her book.

When: Thursday, January 18, 2007
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Where: Bluewater Books & Charts
1811 Cordova Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Attending Companies:

Fraser Yachts/The Crew Network
Elite Crew
Superyacht Network
American Yacht Institute
Crew Unlimited
Culinary Fusion
Luxury Yacht Group
International Insurance Net (Insurance for Crew)
Seven Seas Health (Insurance for Crew)
International Yachtmaster Training
Maritime Professional Training
Camper & Nicholson
Neptune Group

The marine industry generates more income for the State of Florida than the Superbowl, the Citrus Industry, and the Cruise Industry, and yet many of the yachts that visit or stay in South Florida are experiencing a shortage of crew. In an industry with an $18.4 billion statewide impact, the lack of a workforce is a serious problem.

This event is designed to educate potential crew and employees of the benefits of working on a yacht. Representatives from various crew placement agencies and training programs will be on-hand to speak to attendees, and free copies of the new interactive DVD, Navigating Your Career, will be available from the Marine Industries Association of South Florida. "Many people don't realize that they already possess skills that are essential to working on a yacht," Perry says. "Anyone trained in hospitality, auto mechanics, massage, or a number of other things could easily make the transition to a career in yachting." She points out that most jobs in yachting offer competitive salaries and benefits like housing, while also giving employees a chance to travel the world.

For more information about the event please contact Melanie Neale at (954) 763-6533, ex 228