Let\u2019s be real for a second. When you join us on a kite safari, you rely on our Sick Dog team to take care of the kiting side of the trip: choosing where to go with the yacht, picking the right kite spots, setting the daily schedule, and of course providing kite training. But the truly essential part of the yacht is the crew. Without them, we literally wouldn\u2019t even leave the marina – unless you expect me to pilot a 40-meter yacht myself. So let\u2019s take a look at the team behind the kitesurfing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He is in charge of the yacht\u2019s crew and ultimately responsible for all of us. He drives the boat and makes sure everything runs smoothly on board. He\u2019s the person I turn to when it\u2019s time to plan the week\u2019s route. He\u2019s always open to last-minute changes and has a very easygoing attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, and dinner – everything is freshly prepared on board, and the chef works almost nonstop throughout the season. He is the most beloved member of the team among our kiters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Two crew members are in charge of service on board. They keep the cabins clean and the common areas tidy, and ensure that our meals are served perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the captain is the mind of the yacht, these crew members are the hands. They keep the yacht running and operate our rescue boats to take us to the beach and assist kiters in need. They are also responsible for all the procedures when it\u2019s time to dock the yacht.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Responsible for the engines, generators, and virtually everything else that is mechanical on board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All crew members receive a monthly salary, plus an additional pay based on the number of days they spend at sea. Without going into details, their salary, combined with tips, amounts to a decent income. The crew also obviously has time off – typically one week off per month, as well as the entire months of January and February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They\u2019re all pretty good dancers, but they only dance to Egyptian music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They don\u2019t drink alcoholic beverages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Yacht Crew: A Deeper Look at Who is Actually Needed on a Kite Safari Let\u2019s be real for a second. When you join us on a kite safari, you rely on our Sick Dog team to take care of the kiting side of the trip: choosing where to go with the yacht, picking the right kite […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3633,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3632","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n