If you enjoy the thrills or tranquillity being on the water brings to you, you must visit South Africa once. It is a geographically diverse country that has the right watersport activity for people of all backgrounds and levels. In this article, we discuss the...
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How to Avoid the Risks related to Riding Jet Ski in South Africa?
Riding a Jet Ski (PWC) is all about high-speed thrills on water. As South Africa is popular for its watersports scene, you will see plenty of jet skiers zooming around and having the time of their lives. However, with speed and thrills come dangers that lurk right...
Top 5 Destinations to SUP in South Africa
Three things make a SUP destination great in South Africa: easy-to-access SUP rental equipment, the distance between the outfitter and the waterbody, and calm weather conditions. Fortunately, South Africa is blessed with perfect conditions to enjoy SUP activities in...
Superyacht Crew Salaries for South African Crew Members
A superyacht work environment requires maximum dedication, attention, and passion. But is it worth it? You are dedicating a major chunk of your life which takes you away from your family and the warmth of home. But how's the salary? In this article, we will discuss...
Things Off-Season Superyacht Crew Members do in South Africa
Working on a Superyacht is all about hard work and dedication, all while maintaining a five-star professional demeanour. But that is during the season. When it is over, you are likely to return to South Africa and find some free time on your hands. But what does a...
SUP Activities in South Africa | Stand-Up Paddle Boarding
Stand-up Paddle Surfing or SUP has been getting increasingly popular in South Africa for a while now. Affordable and enjoyable by people of all sorts, Paddleboarding is a fantastic way to experience South African waters like never before. In this article, let's...
Can You be in a Relationship while Working on a Superyacht?
You are most likely in your prime age if you are working on a superyacht as a deckhand or a stewardess. Most people in their prime seek a stable job, and relationships and have thoughts of settling down by the time they are 30-35. Superyacht crews do not necessarily...
The Caribbean Superyacht Scene from a Deckhand’s Perspective
The Caribbean has always been a forever favourite destination for many superyachts. With a majority of the superyachts in the Med escaping the harsh winters into the warmth of the Caribbean, the region experiences an influx of superyachts in the winter season. This...
The Australian Superyacht Scene and the Crew Visa
As an aspiring South African seafarer wanting to work on a superyacht, you must be thinking of either the Mediterranean or the Caribbean. That's a given as these two destinations experience the liveliest superyacht scene in the world. However, competition there can be...
How to Get a Seaman’s Discharge Book in South Africa?
We have been doing the visa articles for the last two weeks. However, we have not mentioned one important element in there that may help you obtain your visas a lot quicker. That's right, we are talking about the Seaman's Discharge Book. What is it and why is it...