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Welcome to Shapedbythesea!
Welcome to my website where I share with you life’s unpredictable ebbs and flows. Shapedbythesea is a platform for everyone to learn about life at sea. I write this blog to inform others of the trials and challenges that working onboard presents but also to share the adventures and once-in-a-lifetime moments. I love having the opportunity to share my experiences and insights with my readers.
Recently, I have began to Freelance write for other blogs, social media platform etc, to inquire on a collaboration get in touch.
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The Art of Cv Writing
So often, we read a CV that tells us the bare minimum about what a person does and who they are. And yet, writing a CV is one of the hardest things to do how do you condense years of experience, adaptability, and personality onto a single page for a stranger to read? Today, while reviewing my own CV, I realised it doesn’t remotely do justice to what’s actually required when working onboard. How could it? No role on any yacht is the same from one day to the next. One day you’r

Melissa Ramm
Jan 72 min read


Overcoming Post Boat Blues
This blog post I wrote just over a year ago. I wanted to post it as this is often the season when crew move on from a yacht for one reason or another. It's rare that yacht crew talk about this part.

Melissa Ramm
Nov 17, 20254 min read


Long Time No Sea! 🌊 – Shaped by the Sea Roundup
Hi, Hola, Caio, The last few months have been a little bit manic, I’m not entirely sure where to start. Let’s start with courses, doing...

Melissa Ramm
Jun 29, 20253 min read


Back to Boat School-Viewing Yachting from Abeam and signed up for a Marathon!
Hi! Firstly Shaped by the Sea is not dead and I have not left Yachting! Now that we've covered that... I decided to go back to boat...

Melissa Ramm
Mar 15, 20253 min read


How to Have a Festive Christmas While Working Onboard a Yacht: Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
Experience the magic of Christmas onboard a yacht with our festive tips for spreading cheer among crew and guests. Keep the holiday spirit a

Melissa Ramm
Dec 20, 20242 min read


Inside the World of Yachting; A conversation with Chief Officer Lisa Garside
This week's SBTS is an insight into the world of a Chief Officer. From work life balance to career growth, a must read, SBTS.

Melissa Ramm
Oct 12, 20246 min read


Unlocking Your Potential: The Power of Embracing Career Change for Growth and Education
Hi Everyone, This week's blog is the first time I've sat down with my thoughts for some time now. Decision-making has been at the top of...

Melissa Ramm
Aug 27, 20243 min read


Getting to Know Shaped by the Sea : A Fresh Introduction
This week's edition of SBTS is an introduction to who I am and why I write about my life and the Yachtting industry.

Melissa Ramm
Jun 28, 20244 min read


Mental Health onboard- from both sides of the coin, crew and Managerial...
A Crew members Perspective and a little insight into what Shaped by the Sea has been up to recently.

Melissa Ramm
Jun 17, 20244 min read


"The Grass is Greener: Exploring the Myth of Better Opportunities"
Explore the myth of better opportunities in the yachting world. Is the grass truly greener on the other side? Dive into the insights of a se

Melissa Ramm
Jun 1, 20243 min read


Navigating Sexism: A Beginner's Guide to Sexism in Yachting
Hello Everyone, This week I've been thinking a lot about the isms, I can only write about the isms I am up against, I know many affect us...

Melissa Ramm
Apr 27, 20244 min read


The Challenges and Triumphs: A Yachtie's Tale of Crossing the Atlantic
An insight into a yachties life at sea, a recount of an atlantic crossings and what it's like to be at sea.

Melissa Ramm
Apr 19, 20245 min read


Seeking True Balance: How to Empower Your Mind, Body, and Soul according to George Robinson
Shaped by the Sea's first book review on a self-help guidance book written by a yachtie for other yachties.

Melissa Ramm
Apr 3, 20244 min read


Inside the World of Yachting : A Conversation with Captain Ella Johnson
Captain Ella Johnson Hi Ella, thank you for making time to sit down and talk with me, I've had the pleasure of knowing you for quite some...

Melissa Ramm
Mar 24, 20244 min read


"Why Daily Support for Women Matters: Moving Beyond International Women's Day"
What does international women's day mean to you? Shaped by the sea's thoughts on female empowerment.

Melissa Ramm
Mar 9, 20243 min read


Inside the World of Yachting: Exclusive Interview with the Founder of Girls on Deck!
Megan Venter- Founder of Girls on Deck "Hi Megs, firstly thanks for agreeing to share your yachting story with me. We’ve been in contact...

Melissa Ramm
Feb 28, 20246 min read


Navigating Love Across Oceans: Is Dating Possible Whilst Working Onboard?
Shaped by the Sea talks about love across oceans, is having a relationship whilst working onboard possible?

Melissa Ramm
Jan 26, 20243 min read


Why Your New Year's Resolution Should Be About Building Healthy Habits!
New Year's resolutions or developing Healthy Habits a better use of your time.

Melissa Ramm
Jan 5, 20243 min read


The Importance of Quick Response: Migrant Vessel Rescue Assist on SY Path
Hello Everyone, We are currently delivering Sy Path from Palma to Lanzarote, we left Palma last night and the following account began...

Melissa Ramm
Dec 12, 20235 min read


Smooth Sailing: 10 Must-Have Songs for Your Atlantic Crossing Playlist
10 Must-have Songs that'll shape your Days at sea.

Melissa Ramm
Dec 3, 20232 min read
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