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Blue Water Crew & Training

Bluewater has recently appointed a new Chief Operations Officer (COO). Sarah Corn joined the company in 2004 and has played a fundamental role in the development of Bluewater crew and training.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152505/image/large-afa6ed30e1111c7b113ba445e20f44f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/152505">Starting as a training coordinator, Sarah was rapidly promoted to Training Department &amp; Office Manager in the Antibes head office. This new position of COO has been created to give her full responsibility of all Training and Crew department operations, including logistics and profitability.John Wyborn, Director of Bluewater, comments; “Sarah’s appointment represents a radical new development in the operation of the company. We have now grown to the point where we need a specialist manager to take control of day to day operations. This will free the directors of Bluewater to focus on their vision of making the Crew and Training department a significant player not only in the superyacht industry but in the wider field of commercial shipping.”By Gemma Fottles

Bluewater appoint new COO

The bluewater training team has announced that they are now able to offer 3 levels of PADI courses in partnership with Diamond Diving. Courses will begin in March 2014 and will take place at Diamond Diving’s PADI 5* IDC resort in Golfe Juan.Watersports are a fundamental part of guest enjoyment onboard luxury yachts and although the bluewater training team currently offers Jet Ski Certification (PWC &amp; PWCI), they do see the need to offer additional recreational training, with the help of experienced partners, such as Diamond Diving.The PADI courses on offer are: - Discover Scuba Diving - Open Water Course - Instructor Development CourseDiamond Diving have been established in the French Riviera for 9 years and have a very hands on, personal approach to instruction…“Over the year’s we have trained a number of yacht crew members, who have often found a PADI qualification to be a very useful addition to their CV. We are delighted to be working with bluewater as a natural extension and development of this and are looking forwards to sharing the quality of diving in the South of France with more yacht crew” explains, Alex, joint-owner of Diamond Diving. The PADI Open Water Diver rating is the most widely recognised entry level diver qualification in the world. An excellent and comprehensive course, the goal is to get candidates to the point where they are competent, confident, safe and above all happy divers.The IDC is a ten day course that prepares you to become a competent entry level PADI OWSI (PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor). This course requires that candidates already hold as a minimum the PADI DiveMaster qualification, or an equivalent from another training organisation and 60 logged dives including experience in deep diving, night diving and underwater navigation.With access to over 40 local dive sites to suit a range of levels bluewater is confident that these diving courses will help more yacht crew to not only explore the local area underwater but also help others to discover it.Bluewater Yachting +33 04 93 34 47 73 <a href="mailto:crew@bluewateryachting.com?subject=Bluewater%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">crew@bluewateryachting.com</a> <a href="http://www.bluewateryachting.com/" target="_blank">www.bluewateryachting.com</a>

Bluewater and Diamond Diving join forces

Last month, Bluewater in partnership with B MOVED launched ’CrewFIT’ in Antibes. CrewFIT is the first outdoor combination training programme designed especially to help crew. The concept is an elite fitness training camp completed over a month. This programme has been designed &amp; is instructed by Rudi Keil, a professional personal trainer and ex international rugby player.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" mozallowfullscreen="" src="//player.vimeo.com/video/77774877" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe>The training has been adapted for people of all levels of fitness, allowing each person to progress at their own rate. It is for those who want to build strength, tone their physique and get back to peak performance after the busy summer- CrewFIT is just in time for the snow season!The classes run every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout November. You can select a 07:00, 12:00 or 17:30 timeslot for the 4 week period. Sessions need to be booked in advance at the bluewater crew training office in Antibes.The course fee for CrewFit is €250, or until the end of 2013, but now you can take advantage of our ’Bring-a-friend’ campaign. Join for the month of November with a friend and pay only €175 each for the entire 4 week package. p&gt;Rudi has incorporated a diverse range of functional exercises and equipment into the programme, making the camp constantly varied and interactive. You will benefit from a fun group atmosphere and challenging workout plan. All classes are held at the far end of the IYCA quay, Port Vauban in Antibes (alongside MY Kingdom).During the course you have the option of receiving a BioSignature (body fat/hormone assessment). From your measurements you will receive a personalised plan consisting of exercise, nutrition and supplementation. Following this customised plan you will emerge leaner, stronger, healthier, happier, and more energetic!Bluewater Yachting +33 04 93 34 47 73 <a href="mailto:crew@bluewateryachting.com?subject=Bluewater%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">crew@bluewateryachting.com</a> <a href="http://www.bluewateryachting.com/" target="_blank">www.bluewateryachting.com</a>

Getting crew fit with Bluewater and B Moved

Following the launch of the Guest training syllabus- introduced to the industry by the PYA in 2011- bluewater training school has spent the past 6 months developing the interior course programme to suit the new framework and help interior crew gain the necessary qualifications in line with their roles onboard. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/139003/image/large-6ea86f7980164888c0ead0179506fbf9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/139003">Shaker BarSchool, currently offering training courses in London, Birmingham, Belfast, Cape Town, Johannasburg, Dubai &amp; Beirut, aim to offer unrivalled practical and theoretical bar training and educational courses. From April 2012 Bluewater will be offering specialised bar training courses for interior yacht crew… Having already provided courses to many of the yachting’s’ elite, Shaker BarSchool is the perfect partner to come onboard and take the Bluewater interior training courses to the next level. Joining forces will allow us to offer comprehensive high level training both onboard and in the classroom. Lizzie Irving commented "We previewed the new collaboration at the Antibes yacht show crew lounge, where Shaker BarSchool offered 1hr workshops to give a taste of what their teaching style is really all about. We had three different workshops with over 100 participants in total to watch Shaker Head of Training Amit Sood in action and sample a range of the fine cocktails prepared in front of the lounge audience." The first set of courses that we will be offering will begin on the 7th of May when we will provide 5x 1day Spirit and Cocktail master classes.Bluewater Yachting +33 04 93 34 47 73 <a href="mailto:crew@bluewateryachting.com?subject=Bluewater%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">crew@bluewateryachting.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bluewateryachting.com/">www.bluewateryachting.com</a>

Bluewater and Shaker BarSchool join forces

It is ten years since the Antibes Raft Racers took to the waters of Port Vauban, creating Mayday mayhem in late April on their home-made whacky crafts. Yes, it has taken ten years to recover from the last one, but the Raft Race Team have lashed it together one more time to bring pre-season cheer to the Mediterranean’s largest pleasure port. The fun starts at noon Saturday 21st April 2012 at the International Yacht Club d’Antibes, Port Vauban. The format is the same as always with the emphasis on fun, safety and charity. Teams, with imaginatively named &amp; outlandish rafts, made up of yacht crew, yacht industry professionals, locally based businesses, first time friends, yes you guessed it… everyone is welcome to enter! Each team however must comprise of at least one female crew member. All rafts, no larger that 12m2, must be non-motorised and constructed by crew members. Whilst sabotage is a no-no, harmless ammunition (no eggs) is permitted. Full Rules and entry form. Lifejackets and a whistle are a must as are fenders and an anchor. <iframe height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/RbDeYLvl8Qs" frameborder="0" width="420" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>An entry fee of €100 per raft is payable, with all profits going to our three selected charities: The Antibes Lifeboat; Encompass and Les Restaurants du Coeur. The party continues in the evening at Rio’s Banana Café on Port Camille-Rayon in Golfe-Juan. 100 years ago - on 14/15th April 1912 the Titanic tragically sunk. To commemorate this event our 2012 evening 'bash' will be a 'Titanic' Fancy Dress Party with the prize-giving, bar, food, live bands lead by leg-ends The Yachtbreakers and a disco with pirate DJ Mark Dezzani.Antibes Raft Race 2012 <a target="_blank" href="http://www.raftrace.net">www.raftrace.net</a>

The Antibes Raft Race is back

For the first time, the Antibes Yacht Show is dedicating an area to yacht crew &amp; bluewater is the sponsor of the crew lounge and the 4 days of entertainment. With the help of many generous donations from a multitude of partners there will be non-stop competitions, challenges and workshops intended to make this one of the most memorable four day events dedicated entirely to yacht crew. The Antibes Yacht Show crewlounge is taking place April 7th-10th in the ‘arches’ of port vauban from 10h00 – 19h00. The lounge,a place to relax and network, is open and free for all crew. If you are not working in the Antibes port during the show we have many tickets to give away in our crew training office in antibes. Everyday the Bluewater team will be on hand to advise about careers, cvs and the industry in general. With the help of our friends at “So se ma” they are also able to keep everyone refreshed with complimentary coffee, tea &amp; soft drinks (all day) and wine &amp; beer (11h00-13h00 &amp; 17h00-19h00). Bluewater is currently looking for crew to take part in the various competitions and events. Should you be interested in any of the following please contact our events team via <a href="mailto:info@bluewateryachting.com?subject=Antibes%20Show%20Crew%20Lounge%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@bluewateryachting.com</a>. - flower arranging workshop (Thursday) - head to head chef challenge (Friday &amp; Saturday) - kayak race (Friday &amp; Saturday) - napkin folding for engineers (Saturday) - paddle board open session + race (Friday &amp; Saturday) - team quiz (Saturday) The list of prizes is already looking pretty special and donations are still coming in fast! On the Saturday evening Bluewater will be hosting a small fundraiser from 5-8 in aid of the Antibes SNSM Lifeboat- a charity dedicated to saving lives at sea with a crew of volunteers and dependant wholly on voluntary contributions. Further information on all of the above events can be found on the crewlounge event page on facebook <a target="_blank" href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128682120536704">http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128682120536704</a>. Bluewater Yachting +33 04 93 34 47 73 <a href="mailto:crew@bluewateryachting.com?subject=Bluewater%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">crew@bluewateryachting.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bluewateryachting.com/">www.bluewateryachting.com</a>

Bluewater to host the crew lounge at Antibes Yacht Show

Friday marks the first complete week of business for Bluewater Crew &amp; Training in their brand new premises in the old town (La Lonja) of Palma. After 8 successful years of business in Portal Nous the Crew Training Centre has relocated to a new facility complete with two classrooms and a Navigation Simulator to be more convenient for the crew that the company works with. The new office is right in the heart of the yachting scene on Mallorca; right in between the Ritzi hostel &amp; the Vorner bar. Their new address is: Calle San Juan 4 07012 Palma de Mallorca Bluewater Crew Training Centre Palma +34 971 677 154 <a href="mailto:palma@bluewateryachting.com?subject=Bluewater%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">palma@bluewateryachting.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bluewateryachting.com">www.bluewateryachting.com</a>

Bluewater move to new premises in the heart of Palma

Today, Bluewater launched the Bluewater One account. For a cost-effective, monthly payment, bluewater will provide clients not only with an unlimited crew recruitment service for their vessel but also with free vouchers to spend on crew training. The concept is simple, bluewater will cover all the yacht’s recruitment needs including permanent or temporary crew worldwide, and for every euro spent by the client, bluewater will reimburse the same amount in the form of ‘Training Discount Vouchers’ (TDV’s). These vouchers can be used in part or full payment against the cost of courses crew members, owners or guests undertake onboard or in any bluewater training centre. In addition, bluewater’s expert crew agents &amp; training coordinators will be on hand to give unlimited assistance. MY Natori Captain Paul Bickley said, “I absolutely love the idea of this new concept. It is giving me real value for money when it comes to recruiting my crew and it also means I can incentivise my team with training, making complacency a thing of the past. “A yacht is not successful just because it floats. Quality crew is the key to luxury yachting.” The ‘bluewater one account’ subscription fee is dependent on the size of vessel, and includes all recruitment costs. Peter Bennett, Director of bluewater said, “We are excited to be launching this new service, to begin 2010 with a whole new attitude and ambition to offer Captains and crew an opportunity to benefit from what they invest in. Our slogan, one company... one complete service continues to be our focus for this new decade.” Bluewater Yachting Crew Training Centre +33 04 93 34 47 73 <a href="mailto:crew@bluewateryachting.com?subject=Bluewater%20One%20account%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">crew@bluewateryachting.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bluewateryachting.com">www.bluewateryachting.com</a>