Over 80 people, including those who were joined by their parents, attended a ‘Superyacht Career Night’ held recently at Middle Harbour in Sydney. Some attendees travelled from the north coast regions of Newcastle and Port Stephens to attend.
Berna Lasoski, Interior Crew Trainer, Superyacht Crew
The event was jointly hosted by Marine Jobs, Superyacht Australia and Superyacht Crew Academy. It was organised to inform young people on the employment opportunities within the exciting and thriving superyacht community.
The sessions were informative explaining key information on the size of the global industry, popular cruising grounds as well as breaking down the roles of the crew. It provided an opportunity for attendees to ask questions, engage and speak directly with experienced former crew and leave with relevant information.
Attendees arrived with a variety of desires with some looking for short courses, through to those seeking long term employment.
Speakers at the event were Greg Newby, Director, Superyacht Crew Academy; Berna Lasoski, Interior Crew Trainer, Superyacht Crew Academy; David Good, CEO, Superyacht Australia; Joey Crutch, Co-Founder & Charter Experience Broker, The Yacht Life; Sam Dunleavy, Co-Founder & Managing Director, The Yacht Life; and Debbie Leenderts, Partner, Chapman Yachting. Representatives from Marine Jobs were in attendance with partners Marina Industries Association and the Boating Industry Association.
“We were thrilled by the extremely positive response we received from those who attended the event last night saying how much they enjoyed learning about the industry. It’s very encouraging to hear directly from young people looking to join the superyacht industry and our role as a marine training academy extends to being there to help and guide them.” said Greg Newby.
There are more Superyacht Career Nights planned. The next scheduled ‘Superyacht Career Night ‘will be held on Tuesday, December 13 at Southport Yacht Club, Southport, Gold Coast from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Those interested can register here.
For future ‘Superyacht Career Night’ presentation sessions, check the Superyacht Australia events list by clicking here.
