This much-needed handbook is for anyone seeking a career afloat as professional crew on a large yacht or superyacht. Speaking from 15 years' personal experience, Kim Davis outlines the different responsibilities of each crew member & explains what will be expected of them, from skipper, first mate & engineer to steward, chef or deckh&. She provides welcome advice on: useful contacts (charter companies, crew placement agencies, training courses job hunting tips & the best recruitment areas how to impress prospective employers sample CVs & salary scales documentation requirements rewards & dangers of the job. Laden with practical first-hand advice, this book will be welcomed by prospective crew seeking a career in a challenging but highly rewarding & often glamorous environment.