A Very Interesting Job

the Big Eagle

A couple of days ago, a long time family friend from where my dad grew up mentioned to me that her granddaughter is working on a yacht traveling all over the world and gave me her blog site.  Reading about her work on the yacht is soooo interesting that I wanted to share it with those that read my blog! 

People that work on yachts call themselves "yachties". It seems that most are young and only do this work for a few years.  Sometimes the owners of the yacht are on board for several days and other times it's chartered or rented by others.  (you'll see the cost of renting this boat for a week on the link below!)

They work very hard on the days that the owners or guests are on board and then will have a day off to explore whatever island they're anchored near.  Their yacht has jet skis, kayaks and other water toys they can use on their days off.  She is amazed at how happy island people are living with very little, and it's made her appreciate what she has had growing up.  

I am wondering lots of things like what is her typical day like, does she help the chef any or is that someone else's job, have they been in many storms (she does tell about one day with high seas that most spent the day in their rooms - probably praying!), does she serve meals and drinks to the guests, how much cleaning and laundry does she do, etc.  Not sure who does what.  

Check out Ellis' blog HERE and also lots of pictures and information about the yacht she's on, the Big Eagle Yacht HERE.  I'm really looking forward to reading more about her adventures!  They are going to be traveling soon to spend the summer sailing in the Mediterranean.