Cyd Mansell

CYD MANSELL SARL

Yachting consultancy

ANTIBES, FRANCE

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Placement

& Training

of Professional

Yacht Crew

Text Box: Interior

This course has been written using the knowledge and input
of Stewardesses, Chief Stewards, Pursers, Mates and 
Captains, along with a few pointers from Owners! 

The advanced skill levels trained to, ensure that the course is suitable for beginners needing a sound knowledge right through to those with previous experience wishing to brush up, or upgrade to a chief’s position.

Professional level interior require a wide range of skills.
This topic list will give you the knowledge and confidence to do the job well.
Text Box: Housekeeping skills
Laundry, ironing & fabric care
Flower arranging & plant care
Silver service 
Stowage for passage 
Basic child care 
Stain removal, all surfaces                                        
Basic book keeping
Guest care, Owners & Charterers
Clothing care and repair
Personal presentation
Watch keeping

Training

Designed For the Industry, By the Industry

Text Box: Team building and crew Management
For Department Heads and Captains

Whether building a team from scratch or developing a long term crew, a crew management course can help make the season a breeze.

Decision making.
Problem solving, and avoidance
Negotiation skills.
Setting up teams and developing roles.
Building loyalty from your crew.
Developing valuable listening skills. 
What makes people tick, individual needs.
Motivation, how to develop it & keep it going in a tired crew.
Performance assessment, involving the crewmember.
Management approachability
Developing your hierarchy.
Slap versus reward system.
Leadership styles, assertive versus aggressive.
Diffusing situations.
Text Box: Safety afloat, you and guests
Inventories, compiling & using
Toiletries, crew & guest                      
Catering area duties
Basic pet care
Statutory Code of Conduct
Cabin care
Bar, wines and cocktails
Finer points of cigars & smoking
Yacht etiquette
Table laying and napkin craft
Working within a crew
Text Box: Introduction to yachting
For New Crew in All Departments

This 1 day course covers the realities of living and working on board a yacht and the expectations of your employers.

Yachting etiquette
Living with others in a confined space
Adapting your behaviour and dealing with others behaviour. 
Bringing out the best in others. 
Understanding the real job of being yacht crew. 
Common issues on board.  
General safety awareness. 
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