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Fort Lauderdale, FL – The Marine Industry generates more income for the State of Florida than the
Super Bowl, the Citrus Industry, and the Cruise Line Industry, and yet, many of the luxury yachts
that visit or stay in South Florida are experiencing a shortage of qualified crew. Local author Julie
Perry will be speaking on January 18th, 2007, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Bluewater Books & Charts
in Fort Lauderdale to educate potential crew of the benefits to working on yachts. Perry's new book,
The Insiders' Guide to Becoming a Yacht Stewardess: Confessions from My Years Afloat with the Rich and
Famous (Morgan James Publishing, Oct. 2006), addresses the steps that people interested in a
career in the marine industry need to take to become yacht crewmembers.
"With the recent boom in new yacht builds over the last two to three years—with even more new
yachts on order in shipyards around the world than ever before—the entire marine industry stands
to suffer in the coming years as the lack of trained and qualified crew leads to disgruntled owners
and guests," says Perry, who runs the website www.WorkOnAYacht.com. In an industry with an
$18.4 billion statewide impact, the lack of a workforce is a serious problem.
According to ShowBoats International magazine, a Fort Lauderdale-based yachting publication, in
2006, there were 17.9 miles of new mega yachts (yachts over 80 feet or 24 meters) under
construction in 25 different countries throughout the world. It is estimated that 6,900 new crew will
be required to fill the positions aboard these boats throughout 2007. Positions are available for
Deckhands, Steward/esses, Bosuns, Mates, Engineers, Captains, and Chefs.
"Professionally trained yacht crew are more in demand than ever," says Perry. "This isn't because it's
not an amazing job, but rather, people just don't know the job exists." She adds, "Our goal with this
event is to educate the public on the benefits of working in this industry, and the ways to get
started. For those already living in Broward and surrounding counties, the opportunities are
tremendous."
Thursday's free event at Bluewater Books & Charts is centered around Perry's book, only it is more
than just an author talk and book signing. As Perry explains, "It will serve more like a mini career
fair." Representatives from 15 various crew recruitment agencies and training schools will be on-
hand to speak to attendees. Perry will deliver a presentation discussing career options working
aboard luxury yachts and free copies of the new interactive DVD, Navigate Your Career: Charting a
Course in the Marine Industry, will be available from the Marine Industries Association of South Florida.
Yachting businesses that will be in attendance on Thursday to distribute information and answer
yacht crew-related questions include:
Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) – Trade Association
Fraser Yachts Worldwide/The Crew Network – Crew Recruitment and Placement
American Yacht Institute – Steward/ess Training
Crew Unlimited – Crew Recruitment and Placement
Culinary Fusion, Inc. – Chef/Crew Recruitment, Training, and Placement
International Yacht Training – Crew Training and Licensing
Maritime Professional Training – Crew Training and Licensing
Luxury Yacht Group – Crew Recruitment and Placement
Elite Crew International, Inc. – Crew Recruitment and Placement
Camper & Nicholsons International – Crew Recruitment and Placement
Crewfinders International, Inc. – Crew Recruitment and Placement
Northrop and Johnson – Crew Recruitment and Placement
The Neptune Group – Fort Lauderdale Crew Accommodations
International Insurance Net – Insurance for Crew
Seven Seas Health – Insurance for Crew
Perry says. "Anyone trained in hospitality, auto mechanics, massage, culinary arts, 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, save some money (in most yacht jobs, you have little to no living expenses), and
build skills that will help in future land-based careers.
Perry's presentation and book signing will be accompanied by a wine and cheese reception. Anyone
interested in a career crewing aboard a yacht, or in just learning what opportunities exist in the
South Florida Marine Industry—whether aboard yachts or land-based—is welcomed to attend.
For more information about the event, or if you are a member of the press and would like to attend,
please contact Melanie Neale at (954) 763-6533, ext. 228*, or by email at mneale@bluewaterweb.
com.
Bluewater Books & Charts
1811 Cordova Road (in Harbor Shops)
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Tel. 954-763-6533, ex 228*
Website: www.BluewaterWeb.com
About the Book
Part how-to guide, part memoir, The Insiders' Guide to Becoming a Yacht Stewardess: Confessions from
My Years Afloat with the Rich and Famous (Morgan James Publishing, October 2006) not only outlines
the step-by-step process to getting a job on a luxury yacht...it also reveals what life is really like
aboard these oceangoing toys.
Famous by Julie Perry
Morgan James Publishing, October 2006 / Career Guide, Boating, Essay & Travelogues
Paperback / ISBN # 1-933596-06-6 / 316 Pages / 9.9 x 7 x 0.7 inches / $24.95 US
(954) 761-1674 / (317) 332-1075, www.WorkOnAYacht.com
Media Contact: Julie Perry, Work On A Yacht, LLC, (954) 761-1674, Julie@WorkOnAYacht.com
Super Bowl, the Citrus Industry, and the Cruise Line Industry, and yet, many of the luxury yachts
that visit or stay in South Florida are experiencing a shortage of qualified crew. Local author Julie
Perry will be speaking on January 18th, 2007, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Bluewater Books & Charts
in Fort Lauderdale to educate potential crew of the benefits to working on yachts. Perry's new book,
The Insiders' Guide to Becoming a Yacht Stewardess: Confessions from My Years Afloat with the Rich and
Famous (Morgan James Publishing, Oct. 2006), addresses the steps that people interested in a
career in the marine industry need to take to become yacht crewmembers.
"With the recent boom in new yacht builds over the last two to three years—with even more new
yachts on order in shipyards around the world than ever before—the entire marine industry stands
to suffer in the coming years as the lack of trained and qualified crew leads to disgruntled owners
and guests," says Perry, who runs the website www.WorkOnAYacht.com. In an industry with an
$18.4 billion statewide impact, the lack of a workforce is a serious problem.
According to ShowBoats International magazine, a Fort Lauderdale-based yachting publication, in
2006, there were 17.9 miles of new mega yachts (yachts over 80 feet or 24 meters) under
construction in 25 different countries throughout the world. It is estimated that 6,900 new crew will
be required to fill the positions aboard these boats throughout 2007. Positions are available for
Deckhands, Steward/esses, Bosuns, Mates, Engineers, Captains, and Chefs.
"Professionally trained yacht crew are more in demand than ever," says Perry. "This isn't because it's
not an amazing job, but rather, people just don't know the job exists." She adds, "Our goal with this
event is to educate the public on the benefits of working in this industry, and the ways to get
started. For those already living in Broward and surrounding counties, the opportunities are
tremendous."
Thursday's free event at Bluewater Books & Charts is centered around Perry's book, only it is more
than just an author talk and book signing. As Perry explains, "It will serve more like a mini career
fair." Representatives from 15 various crew recruitment agencies and training schools will be on-
hand to speak to attendees. Perry will deliver a presentation discussing career options working
aboard luxury yachts and free copies of the new interactive DVD, Navigate Your Career: Charting a
Course in the Marine Industry, will be available from the Marine Industries Association of South Florida.
Yachting businesses that will be in attendance on Thursday to distribute information and answer
yacht crew-related questions include:
Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) – Trade Association
Fraser Yachts Worldwide/The Crew Network – Crew Recruitment and Placement
American Yacht Institute – Steward/ess Training
Crew Unlimited – Crew Recruitment and Placement
Culinary Fusion, Inc. – Chef/Crew Recruitment, Training, and Placement
International Yacht Training – Crew Training and Licensing
Maritime Professional Training – Crew Training and Licensing
Luxury Yacht Group – Crew Recruitment and Placement
Elite Crew International, Inc. – Crew Recruitment and Placement
Camper & Nicholsons International – Crew Recruitment and Placement
Crewfinders International, Inc. – Crew Recruitment and Placement
Northrop and Johnson – Crew Recruitment and Placement
The Neptune Group – Fort Lauderdale Crew Accommodations
International Insurance Net – Insurance for Crew
Seven Seas Health – Insurance for Crew
Perry says. "Anyone trained in hospitality, auto mechanics, massage, culinary arts, 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, save some money (in most yacht jobs, you have little to no living expenses), and
build skills that will help in future land-based careers.
Perry's presentation and book signing will be accompanied by a wine and cheese reception. Anyone
interested in a career crewing aboard a yacht, or in just learning what opportunities exist in the
South Florida Marine Industry—whether aboard yachts or land-based—is welcomed to attend.
For more information about the event, or if you are a member of the press and would like to attend,
please contact Melanie Neale at (954) 763-6533, ext. 228*, or by email at mneale@bluewaterweb.
com.
Bluewater Books & Charts
1811 Cordova Road (in Harbor Shops)
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Tel. 954-763-6533, ex 228*
Website: www.BluewaterWeb.com
About the Book
Part how-to guide, part memoir, The Insiders' Guide to Becoming a Yacht Stewardess: Confessions from
My Years Afloat with the Rich and Famous (Morgan James Publishing, October 2006) not only outlines
the step-by-step process to getting a job on a luxury yacht...it also reveals what life is really like
aboard these oceangoing toys.
Famous by Julie Perry
Morgan James Publishing, October 2006 / Career Guide, Boating, Essay & Travelogues
Paperback / ISBN # 1-933596-06-6 / 316 Pages / 9.9 x 7 x 0.7 inches / $24.95 US
(954) 761-1674 / (317) 332-1075, www.WorkOnAYacht.com
Media Contact: Julie Perry, Work On A Yacht, LLC, (954) 761-1674, Julie@WorkOnAYacht.com
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January 16, 2006
January 16, 2006
Author Contact:
Julie Perry
(954) 761-1674
Julie@WorkOnAYacht.com
Bluewater Books Contact:
Melanie Neale
(954) 763-6533, Ext. 228
MNeale@BluewaterWeb.com
Julie Perry
(954) 761-1674
Julie@WorkOnAYacht.com
Bluewater Books Contact:
Melanie Neale
(954) 763-6533, Ext. 228
MNeale@BluewaterWeb.com
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| Bookstore Event to Serve as Mini Career Fair, Offering Solution to Luxury Yacht Crew Shortage Problem |
| Local author, Julie Perry, and yacht crew trainers and recruiters reach out to South Florida's workforce |