Superyacht Deckhand Duties Series: Washing Down
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- Looking for that first position on deck and wondering exactly what the job will entail? Then you've come to the right place! This superyacht deckhand duties series should give you all the information you need. Something missing? Please let me know in the comments section below and I'll try to cover it in future episodes.
Today, we're looking at washing down. That's just like washing a car, right? Not quite; just watch on to find out more.
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i’m only 14 but i really want to work as a deck hand to captain some day on a charter super yacht and these videos are very enjoyable so thankyou matthew! :]
Hello Charlie, and welcome to the channel. I'm always excited to hear from people who are considering a career in yachting straight out of school. There are plenty of things you can be doing now in preparation, so please don't hesitate to ask any questions.
Charlie - check this out czcams.com/video/Y9ce2HcQpZU/video.html
Bro… think of something else.. this shit is crazy
I was a deckhand on a ferry service while in college before I left to play pro sports. I wish I would have taken the opportunity to get my Captains license. Thats what you want to do.
Passing your channel for everyone in the crew house in Antibes. They are amazed with the content. Thank you for all the support always
Thank you, Caio! I really appreciate you sharing it with others. How are you getting on with your job search?
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Doing good, still early in the season, but I got a lot of helpful information. Change my CV a bunch. Now I’m sending loads os CVs on Yotspot, and checking if I can get some day work as well)
Hi Mathew. I actually met you briefly Loano in October 2019.
My partner and I worked as the deck/engineer and Cook/stew on MY Samba 35m Princess.
Just wanted to say a big thank you for all the tips, tricks and experience you share in your channel.
Hello Justin! Yes, I remember we met at the BBQ. Thank you for getting in touch, and for your feedback on the channel. What have you been up to since then?
Very interesting to get a quick view of some deckhand duties. I'll be doing my deckhand course next month and looking forward to duties like this.
Hello Pilot Flood, and welcome to the channel. Glad to hear you're finding the videos interesting. Good luck with your course next month. Where will you be doing it?
@@WorkonaSuperyacht thank you kindly! I’m planning on doing it in Thailand at Galileo Maritime Academy. Have you heard of it? I’m just waiting for Thailand to open the borders
@Pilot Flood No, I hadn't heard of them before. I just Googled them and they look very good. I see they are also on the MCA's approved list of training providers, which is great news. Why Thailand? Are you there already, or just fancy tying it in with a bit of travel?
@@WorkonaSuperyacht I checked out some places in Spain (where I am currently) and in England (where I'm from) but they all appear to be in the £/€ 3,000 mark for Deckhand type courses but the place in Thailand is £1700 (STCW, powerboat licence and Deckhand certificate). Not sure if there is an official deckhand course though or if a certificate from a training company like this will suffice?
My plan is to go and do that there and mix it with a holiday as soon as they allow people in again as right now I'm on a 2/3 month break. We'll see but what's your view on that? Good shout? Where are you currently by the way? I'm moving within Spain to Barcelona today for two weeks before returning to England. So much happening at the moment that I'm struggling to keep up now :D
@Pilot Flood It sounds like a good plan! There is only one deckhand course that offers a certificate of any real value, and that is the MCA Efficient Deckhand course. It is one of the many courses that you have to complete in order to sit the OOW 3000 exam, but it can only be done once you have at least a yacht rating certificate, and at least 6 months of yacht service.
Any other deckhand course is just something that has been designed by the training establishment who is offering it. This is not a reason to not do such a course; done right, I'm sure they offer a lot of value to anyone looking to get started in the industry. However, you should note that it won't really give you an edge over any other new deckhands looking for work.
I am currently in Italy. Sounds like you'll be spending Christmas in the UK. It's been a while since I did that!
Thanks for sharing, it is useful!
Ehy Matt, just a quick update, after seeing your videos at the end of March I did my STCW on April, dockwalked and did exactly what you adviced in your videos and I got a Deckhand role on a 42 meter M/Y private/charter, we've had some problems with the crew so I've been without the first officer for weeks and I've been on my own and I used your videos so many times to understand what to do 😁 the first officer now is expecting me to washdown this yacht in one working day but if I even have to scrub the Teak with soap I'm too slow, hope to become faster soon
Hello Alex. Congratulations on your new job! I'm pleased to hear that the videos have been helping you with your duties out on deck. I'm sure you'll get faster as time goes on, and I wish you a great first season.
Hi! Great video thank you! Ill be doing my basic course next month in Cyprus and then hopefully soon off i will go somewhere who would take me :) really excited and looking forward!
Hello Kseniya. I wish you all the best with doing your courses and finding a job this summer. Thank you for commenting.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht than you! 🤗
Hi! what course are you taking?
@@nikaparamonova8494 hi ! Just STCW - basic mandatory course
Absolutely my favorite new series! Any info on getting water spots off of glass? Keep up the great info!
Thanks Stephen! It's great to hear that you're enjoying the series so much. For removing water spots, please check out this video:
czcams.com/video/Ll2fvjDva7s/video.html
Always nice watching someone working 💪
Already watch this video at least 5 times
Thank you as always for your support!
Hey! I am 19 and am about to do my STCW course and get my ENG1 medical certificate to hopefully work on a superyatch. However i am nervous i do not have enough to be accepted a job. My family are from France and live in Antibes, my uncle is a captain (worked his way up from a deckhand) and both my parents have done years of work on superyatchs when they were younger and so have majority of people in my family. I live and have been brought up in England though so i have not been exposed to this area of life as much but it still has always been a thing i planned on doing. i finished A-levels and then since then me and my boyfriend have established a cleaning and housekeeping company, we worked at a wedding venue every day throughout the summer with no days off, just us two maintaining a whole hotel, making sure it was perfect for every wedding. As well as cleaning restaurants, houses etc. some days we would be at the wedding venue for 8 hours and then go straight to clean a restaurant, so we’re used to long hard days. But i have never drove a speedboat and have no other experience that i think would be valid
Hello Lauren, and welcome to the channel! From what you’ve written here, I don’t think you’ll have any trouble finding work! For junior stewardess roles, I think your experience to date will put you ahead of many other candidates. Powerboat experience is worth having, but it’s not essential for interior roles; however, if you’d like to further increase your employability and gain confidence in this area, an RYA Powerboat Level 2 course should bring you up to speed. Then it’s just a case of seeking out opportunities to drive powerboats and practice the skills that you’ve learnt.
If you’d rather be out on deck then the powerboat course will be required. If you do struggle to find work as a deckhand then you could always begin on the interior before moving across once you’ve got a bit of yachting experience.
In the end, success in yachting (or indeed anything) is more about your commitment and focus than anything else. The STCW basic training courses and ENG1 are the first steps; then it’s a case of getting yourself to Antibes (or Palma), walking the docks, networking with agents and existing crew, and learning how it all works. I wish you every success with it all, and look forward to hearing how you get on!
@@WorkonaSuperyacht Thank you so much for you reply! You’re extremely helpful and have given me an extra boost of confidence, I will take everything you said on board (hopefully on board a boat 😁)!
Just wanted to ask one more question, me and my boyfriend are both at a similar level in terms of experience and are both doing the course and are applying for boat work. We know that it will be hard to get our first job and are prepared that it’s extremely unlikely we’ll work on the same boat. Do you think after we have done our first season and got some experience (if all goes well) we’ll have a chance of working on the same boat?
Thank you! :)
@Lauren Feaviour Yes, the more experience you both have, the better your chances of finding jobs together. It often happens that one half of a couple gets a job on their own, and their partner joins them later on, provided that they've proved their value on board and the yacht is open to couples.
I love this job❤
8:50, if you see watermarks in the steel make sure to use star clean or flitz to make it shine, your Captain will really appreciate you going the extra mile ;)
Yes, you're absolutely right! I've done a separate video all about polishing stainless steel:
czcams.com/video/S6btM0kDcrM/video.html
Goo day from India!
It was very helpful. Thank you
Dear Gopesh. Welcome to the channel! I'm so pleased to hear that you find the videos useful. Thank you for your kind comments.
Hi there thank you for all your great video. I was wondering if you could do a video after washing the boat, how to clean ( micro fiber, chamois, etc...) to make sure they stay in a perfect condition
Thanks Antony. Yes, I have more videos planned showing some of the products we use to protect the paintwork/gelcoat, and keep it in good order.
Hey there.. I'm 32 and I've decided I'd like a diff career path. I'm currently working in construction. Just wondering whether you think I would struggle to find work due to me being older than everyone else?
Hi Matthew! Have a good day! Could you please tell me regarding the window cleaning from the inside? Do we use just a glass cleaner with a towel for windows?
Thanks in advance! Wish you the best!
Thank you for the video this is the job I want to start off doing and work my way up. Can u please do a video on the sleeping quarters for the deck hands
Hello Mr Galaxy! Check out my crew cabin tour video for a look inside the crew cabins:
czcams.com/video/LZG05QsxXnY/video.html
On this size of yacht there is often no big difference in size between any of the crew cabins (except for the Captain's cabin), so this is what you could expect as a deckhand.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht is the super yacht busy still even with the pandemic ongoing?
@@WorkonaSuperyacht thank you for responding 🤜🏼🤛🏽 from the same place as Mr Chef 😌.
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@Mr Galaxy No, this summer has been very quiet. Some of the yachts around us have been busy, but overall there is just a lot less going on. The Monaco Yacht Show normally takes place this weekend, but that also isn't happening.
@Mr Galaxy You're welcome!
more contents like this pls
"Washdown" is a Navy thing. It's because you start at the top and work your way down.
Thank you so much for getting in touch and letting me know! Now it makes sense.
Lol I’m pretty sure he was being sarcastic
Hi Matthew. question about your great video. Do you not wash the teak with a soft brush?
0:43 it seems it's wash down because you start washing from the top and go lower and lower. You want to clean the deck head and walls first and then the deck, if you don't want to clean deckfloor twice otherwise.
Hi, my name is Alexander Pierce I am currently located in south Africa after circumstance brought me here from the united states. I was wondering if I could send you my CV and possibly get some advice or a connection for work. I've completed my (S.T.C.W) courses jet ski, powerboat level two and tender ops, vhf radio course as well as a MCA Yacht rating approved course and deckhand course. I lost the person that l loved back in the states and was not in a good place and thought that a massive relocation and adventure would be good for the soul so that's why I have spent the last three months in Cape town, SA studying. For as long as I can remember, I've been fascinated by the vastness of the ocean and the allure of distant shores. The idea of waking up in a new port, surrounded by azure waters and stunning landscapes, has always been a dream of mine. And now, that dream is becoming a reality!
Inquiry: Could you be hearing some music while doing this? Could it be hear-through earphones or noise-canceling ones? Are there any reasons why you might specifically not want to hear music? Thanks! Great video
Yes, I always listen to music while I wash down; it keeps me energised! However, I use a portable speaker instead of headphones. That way, I still have a good awareness of what's going on around me, and I can hear if I'm called on my UHF radio.
Thia is very nice
Hello Captain, I'm about to start a career as deckhand on a 38 meter yatch. May I know how many deckhands are there usually? I'm from cruise ship thus I'm wondering?
Which model vessel are you working on? I see the neighbor is a Sirena 64, I am very familiar with those vessels
She's a 40 metre Princess.
Do you regular water or does your water go through your filter system? Would also love to see a video how you clean sides of vessel hanging over the side?
The water goes through a filter and softener before going into the water tanks.
Our side tracks are currently being serviced, but I have a video planned for when they're back in use.
Hi sir I really want to do yachting next year after school i want to ask you,what is the chance they will accept an 18 year old? Super excited for next year
How and where do you dispose of the dirty/soapy water?
The soap that we use is bio-degradable, and the water is simply poured down the scuppers.
So interesting keep up sir.
I have Stcw basis training how to get job here any help
Why you don’t use pressure washer?
Not a very glamorous job! Well explained.
Hi John. You're absolutely right! Despite what many people think, day-to-day duties as a member of superyacht crew are often far from glamorous.
awesome video... I have 1 question... how many times a week you have to clean the yacht? everyday?
Thank you and welcome to the channel. When guests are not on board, wash downs are normally done once per week, often on a Friday. Wipe downs (or even a rinse) will happen during the week as necessary. When guests are on, the yacht will be rinsed and wiped down daily with wash downs happening when possible.
What kind of chamois do you use? Also, how do you take care of them?
Hello Meg. They are called Absorber. Here’s a link to the website:
www.theabsorber.co.uk/
Every yacht that I’ve worked on has used these. There are some copycat brands, but I’ve never found any that work as well as these.
They are very easy to take care of. Simply rinse, and then wring them out before putting back in the plastic holder. You can wash them in the washing machine if they get dirty, but only use warm water and no soap. Otherwise, you’ll be forever trying to get the soap residue out, and it will smear all over the paint and windows!
Well! It's time to repeat all lessons
Thank you, Alex. I must add some more lessons to this deckhand duties series!
@@WorkonaSuperyacht I will look forward to new lessons
It's called wash down because you start from the top!
Can You make a video on receiving tips ? How much you can roughly make on tips working on super yachts
Hello Bogle's Drawings, and thank you for the video suggestion. Depending on the yacht, a crew member can receive anything from a few thousand Euros, to tens of thousands of Euros extra per year. I shall cover the topic in more detail in a future video.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht okay awesome, so would you say working on yachts is Definitely a successful career which you can make lots of money from if your good at it and are willing to work hard ?
@Bogle's Drawings Absolutely! The financial reward for a long and successful career in yachting can be exceptional. Check out my video on how much money yacht crew make, which will show you exactly how much I have earned, and also what is possible:
czcams.com/video/sSc8VcJt7qk/video.html
@@WorkonaSuperyacht enough money to live comfortably aswell as afford the nicer things in life ? 🚙 ⌚️
@Bogle's Drawings Yes, €6,000 - €10,000 per month is easily achievable in the more senior ranks, if you are willing to put in the work to get there.
nice
Thanks! I'm just about to start washing down after all the red rain we had over the weekend!
Hii it's possible to Indian crew to get job on yatch as laundry steward
In my experience, laundry stew jobs are only available on bigger yachts over about 80 metres in length. Many of these positions are held by Filipinos, but with the right experience they may be available to you.
Why don't own ceramic coat the boat to keep it clean and easier to maintain as in the automotive industry?
Hello Neil and thank you for your question. There are many of these coatings on the market, but in my experience they simply just don't perform well enough to justify the price. The upkeep of certain areas can be made easier with a coating and without huge expense. But depending on the size of yacht, a whole coating can cost tens of thousands of pounds, whilst still needing regular washing to account for the harsh saltwater environment in which a yacht lives. It is also difficult to justify to an owner, as he/she is already paying for a crew to maintain the yacht.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht ok thanks for that information because in the automotive world makes the cars and trucks and these superyacht look so shiny I am surprised that no coatings are used but I am sure there is some polish or sealer that keeps them that shiny. Oh, do you use RO water or spot zero to wash down
@Neil Taylor The paint or gelcoat used on yachts is highly specialised and formulated to withstand the marine environment whilst retaining it's shine. We do use wax polymer sealers and PTFE polishes where suitable, but these need constant reapplication as they wash away over time. Ultimately, regular washing is what keeps these yachts looking their best.
I have heard of reverse osmosis water systems being installed on some yachts, but again this is at huge expense to the owner. Instead, for the vast majority of yachts it is simply a case of drying the yacht using a chamois, chamois mop and water blade to prevent any water marks.
Seems like pointless tasks tbh. Was clean before anyway lol
Haha, welcome to yachting! We spend a lot of time cleaning clean things. I guess we're aiming for super clean!
@@WorkonaSuperyacht yeah! Appreciate the videos it gave me a real insight to what the job actually entails, the money was attractive to me but I decided on a different path (for now)
@Zombie Thank you for your honesty. I try to show yachting how it actually is, and I'm happy if that helped you make a decision. I wish you every success with your chosen career.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht and you too! You can see how dedicated you are and informative for others. Most other CZcamsrs in this subject just seem to waltz around pretending the job is flashy and don't show a true picture
Hi even mates do deck washing is it
I thought only deckhands do it
Hello Anthony, and thank you for commenting. On this size of yacht the mate spends a lot of time out on deck, because there is often only one deckhand. Even on much larger yachts, the chief mate (and maybe even the captain) might have to get involved with washdowns if things get really busy.
@@WorkonaSuperyacht wow buddy that's really amazing......
@@WorkonaSuperyacht I also have one question for u do u encounter asians working on a yatch as deckhands bcaus I'm from india n working on a cruise ship since 8 yrs on the deck n wanna switch to yatchs any guidance from ur end.....
Pls send me some recruiting agencies name so can apply
@anthony francis Yes, there are yacht deckhands who come from Asia. Here in the Mediterranean it is far more common to find European, Australian, New Zealander, and South African deckhands; however, superyachts can be found worldwide with a large range of different nationalities.
Your cruise ship experience will be very useful in getting started. I recommend signing up with a few yacht crew agencies online. You'll need to complete a profile for each one, and the process of doing this should help you learn how it all works. I have a video on how to do this, which you can watch here: czcams.com/video/2BweYh_AJPE/video.html
You'll also find links to some popular yacht crew agencies in the description of that video. Once your profiles are completed, and you've uploaded your CV, you can then contact the agents by phone or email and discuss what sort of job opportunities might be available to you.
The problem with these yachts is that we don't have a place to work there because the British rule everything; very pointless these videos 97% of these videos are only with a British crew, so yeah, not a place for our others.
Thanks for your comment; however, I must disagree. You have the best chance of getting started in this industry if you are either from the USA, or from any EU country and can speak English (even if you can’t speak English there are a lot of smaller yachts with all Italian and French crews). It used to be equally easy for UK nationals, but that is no longer the case since Brexit.
Those from English speaking countries who are able to easily get visas (or have a right to stay for a certain period of time even without a visa) for either the USA or EU are then next in line. That is why there are so many people from Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa working in the industry, although I should add that it isn’t easy for a lot of South Africans to get a Schengen visa. Similarly, it isn’t easy for anyone to get a B1/B2 visa unless they already have a job on a yacht that is going to the USA.