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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

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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 🤙🏻

So how to become a yacht steward or yacht stewardess? 

In this episode I give you a step-by-step guide to becoming a yacht stew/ yacht stewardess.   

There are many opportunities in the wonderful world of yachting and becoming yacht crew is the easiest way to get a job on a yacht.  Working on a super yacht opens up a world of travel, experiences, connections and endless possibilities.  

In this episode I briefly go over some of the steps to take in order to land a yacht job as a steward/ess.   

If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more, then please hit that Follow button.  

As promised, here is the link to the Yacht CV template that will help to create a CV that is industry approved!  

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 🤙🏻

What is a yacht stew, ( a yacht steward or a yacht stewardess)? 

In this video I cover the basic elements of a yacht stew job role which includes some of the yacht stew job description as well as some common yacht stew responsibilities.  

If you want to work on a yacht and you’re not sure which role best suits you, watching this video could help you to decide whether or not being a yacht steward or yacht stewardess onboard is a good fit for you.  

A day in the life of yacht crew is full of adventure, fun experiences but it is also really hard work sometimes and it’s quite important that you are aware of what will be expected of you in this role.  

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Here is the link to the Start Yachting! Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/startyachting/ 

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!  

To find out more about how I can help you to succeed in accomplishing your dream of working on a yacht, then click here: https://cutt.ly/9k54kPR

All of my students have had 100% success rate so far, even during COVID! 

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Recently there has been quite a few scams out there and we want to make sure that you guys are informed in order to stay safe.

Join us in this Episode as Warren walks you through his main points on things you can do to make sure that you are actually being hired for the role that you want.

He does mention asking about the vessel's itinerary, but I just want to mention that when you do this, be sure to include the fact that you are merely asking in order to ensure that you have all of the right paperwork. (As this is your responsibility anyway and you don't want to end up stuck somewhere without a visa...trust me...I've been there!)

Doing it this way will also ensure that you come across organised and on top of things! ;)

For more information about the PYA (Professional Yachting Association) and how they can best serve you, please follow this link here:

https://www.pya.org/

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http://www.youtube.com/c/StartYachting

Extra Brownie points for those who follow us on Instagram!

Aspiring Chefs! This one's for you! Susi has been in Yachting for many years and has some insane experience onboard, some of which includes her transition between roles!

So join us as she shares her story of how she got into yachting and how she has moved up in her career over the years!

Here are her social pages:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/Thenauticalnomadchef/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/sus_travels_fresh/

Personal website: https://nauticalnomads.net/

Ringana partner: https://susanne.ringana.com/ 

Here is the school that she mentions:  www.ashburtoncookeryschool.co.uk/

If you are interested in getting the unfair advantage by joining my How to Start Yachting Masterclass coaching program, then drop me a mail at digitaldray2020@gmail.com.  

This 6 module Masterclass is jam-packed with the tools and knowledge that will not only help you to land your very first job on a yacht but will also teach you all of the industry secrets on how to keep that job and build lasting relationships onboard. 

It's a smaller industry than you think and mastering the skills that I teach, will greatly help you throughout your yachting career. 

It also includes heaps of support and so many other delicious extras, so drop a mail to find out more!  

Please show me some love by hitting that Follow button and feel free to share this episode...you never know who might benefit from it!

If you haven't done so already, I highly recommend that you join our Facebook groups:

Start Yachting!  - a Safe place to learn

Start Yachting! - JOBS -  A place to find jobs available

Start Yachting! - Crew CVs - & Services - A place to promote yourself!

This one's for all of the aspiring stews our there...

For those of you who missed our Interior Q&A session the other day, don't fret....I've got you, here is the REPLAY!!!!!

Join me as I sit down with the professionals,

(Insight Specialist, Luxury Hospitality MGMT, PYA Director of Interior Training, MHSG G.U.E.S.T. program)-
Lynne Edwards

(Ex Chief Stew & Chef, Director at SYNC -Super Yachting Nautical Careers) and-
Cieara Joynt

(Chief Stewardess & Purser, Temp Interior course trainer)-
Jess Manuel

as we answer some questions that a few aspiring stewardesses currently have.

Thanks again to the ladies of the panel for taking the time to share your knowledge to our newcomers!

Thank you to Heather, Lucy, Ivanna for joining us and asking all of your questions!

For those of you who missed this session, there will be more to come, no worries

I always find these sit downs so wonderful because there are always questions that come up that you would have never considered!

Stay tuned as there will be Q&A sessions coming up with professionals from each department onboard

Stay Awesome!

If you want to join the Yachting industry as a Stewardess, how awesome would it be to get advice directly from a truly amazing Chief Stewardess?  

Well, that's just it...that's what this episode is all about...!  

Join me as I sit down with a really successful Chief stewardess and Purser, Jess Manuel.   

In this sit-down we discuss her journey into yachting, how well it pays off to know what you want as well as some really valuable advice that she has for newcomers :)  

If you would like to find out more about the Introductory Stew course mentioned in this video, then please contact the team at SYNC Training: https://synctraining.co.za/contact-us-3/

info@synctraining.co.za 

 +27 71 106 7047  

If you are interested in getting the unfair advantage by doing a complete How to Start Yachting Masterclass, then drop me a mail at digitaldray2020@gmail.com.  

This 6 module Masterclass is jam-packed with the tools and knowledge that will not only help you to land your very first job on a yacht but will also teach you all of the industry secrets on how to keep that job and build lasting relationships onboard. It's a smaller industry than you think and mastering the skills that I teach, will greatly help you throughout your yachting career.  

To view the video version of this video, click here.  Please show me some love by hitting that SUBSCRIBE button while you're on our Youtube channel and feel free to share this video...you never know who might benefit from it!  

If you haven't done so already, I highly recommend that you join our facebook groups:   

Start Yachting! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/start...) - A safe place to learn - Here you can ask questions about the industry and experienced yachties will gladly help to guide you. 

 Start Yachting - JOBS (https://www.facebook.com/groups/start...) - A group to post and view available jobs  

Start Yachting - Crew CVs (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yachtcv/) - A Group to showcase who you are and what you are looking for.  

Extra brownie points for those who follow us on Instagram! 😉

This week I sit down with Alene Keenan as she shares her very interesting story of how she got into yachting! 

Alene is an ex Yacht Chief stewardess and has since then been part of writing the standards for many of the interior courses available today! 

She also shares some valuable insight and advice for everyone wanting to join the industry as crew.  

For more info on all of the courses that she has on offer, as well as to get access to her book, "The Yacht Guru's Bible" please check out her website here: https://alenekeenan.com/ 

To see the video version of this interview, please click here.  

Please don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE in order to get access to all upcoming content!  

If you have any questions about joining the yachting industry as a crew member, then please join our Facebook group (www.facebook.com/startyachting/) for any support that you might need. 

There is a selection of truly helpful and experienced yachties in there who would be happy to answer any questions you might have. 

Honestly, it's the only safe place where you can ask anything regarding yachting! 

See you there!  

Also, if you are looking to join the industry and want the absolute best chance of landing that very first job onboard, I would highly recommend that you sign up to my Masterclass. 

To find out how, please inbox me directly at digitaldray2020@gmail.com.  

Until next time....stay awesome!

Part 2

Once you arrive in your chosen Yachting HUB, life will become very exciting!

There is so much to do, so much to see as well as so many people to go and meet!

But...there are a few common mistakes made right in the beginning, that can easily set you on a path to disaster and disappointment...

Join me in this episode as I walk you through these mistakes to ensure that you don't make them and potentially stain your career in yachting ;)

This is another episode that was taken from one of my videos.

You can view the Video version here.