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Shaped by the Sea

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.

Happy International Men’s Day! 🎉

In an industry where men are everywhere, I’d like to take a minute to appreciate and honour the wonderful men I’ve had the previledge of working with over the years.

Not all of you like your photo taken or smile for a group selfie, but you know who you are and how wonderful you are.

So a big shout out to all the wonderful men out there that build safe working environments both onboard and ashore, who share their experiences, teach others around them and support yachting moving in the right direction.

Tag the men, your work day is made better by 🙌🏽

#internationalmensday #appreciation #teamwork #takesavillage #crew #allcrewmembers #yachtingindustry

Happy International Men’s Day! 🎉

In an industry where men are everywhere, I’d like to take a minute to appreciate and honour the wonderful men I’ve had the previledge of working with over the years.

Not all of you like your photo taken or smile for a group selfie, but you know who you are and how wonderful you are.

So a big shout out to all the wonderful men out there that build safe working environments both onboard and ashore, who share their experiences, teach others around them and support yachting moving in the right direction.

Tag the men, your work day is made better by 🙌🏽

#internationalmensday #appreciation #teamwork #takesavillage #crew #allcrewmembers #yachtingindustry

New Blog Post ✍️

I wrote this blog about a year ago when I left a wonderful programme. I made a plan before I left to make the best choices for me and my career. These are the tips I’d give to any crew choosing to leave or having an earlier departure than you expected.

#1 Plan a trip, somewhere you’ve never been! Go exploring! 🌍

#2 Plan to catch up with friends. 👯

#3 Organise your time and create a new routine.

For the rest you’ll have to go read the blog 😉

Follow the link in my bio 🙏https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/overcomin-post-boat-blues

Keep smiling, laughing and loving the sea xo

#shapedbythesea #yachtcrew #yachting #postboat #postboatblues #itchyfeet

New Blog Post ✍️

I wrote this blog about a year ago when I left a wonderful programme. I made a plan before I left to make the best choices for me and my career. These are the tips I’d give to any crew choosing to leave or having an earlier departure than you expected.

#1 Plan a trip, somewhere you’ve never been! Go exploring! 🌍

#2 Plan to catch up with friends. 👯

#3 Organise your time and create a new routine.

For the rest you’ll have to go read the blog 😉

Follow the link in my bio 🙏https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/overcomin-post-boat-blues

Keep smiling, laughing and loving the sea xo

#shapedbythesea #yachtcrew #yachting #postboat #postboatblues #itchyfeet

Hi!!!

Here we go, first 5Km of 42Km as a part of @marathonfor_mentalhealth, never heard of it?

It’s a event spaced over three weeks to raise money for @iswan_org that provide the yacht crew helpline.

The support they offer is incredible and from personal experience they are excellent.

Over the next 10 days I’ll be smashing out KM’s to raise money for this exceptional charity. I hoping I’ll “Feel Good” all the way!

How to donate?

Follow the link below or head to my Bio for the link!

As always keep smiling, laughing and loving the sea!

🔗https://marathonformentalhealth.enthuse.com/pf/melissa-ramm

#shapedbythesea #marathon4mentalhealth #yachtcrew #yachtcrewmatter #yachtingblog

Hi!!!

Here we go, first 5Km of 42Km as a part of @marathonfor_mentalhealth, never heard of it?

It’s a event spaced over three weeks to raise money for @iswan_org that provide the yacht crew helpline.

The support they offer is incredible and from personal experience they are excellent.

Over the next 10 days I’ll be smashing out KM’s to raise money for this exceptional charity. I hoping I’ll “Feel Good” all the way!

How to donate?

Follow the link below or head to my Bio for the link!

As always keep smiling, laughing and loving the sea!

🔗https://marathonformentalhealth.enthuse.com/pf/melissa-ramm

#shapedbythesea #marathon4mentalhealth #yachtcrew #yachtcrewmatter #yachtingblog

✨Thoughts whilst Floating ✨

Of late, I’ve been a little lost, I achieved a dream but lost a dream with in a week of eachother. The thing about dreams there’s always another.

So for now we float, freelance, regroup and find the next right thing. After a week of freelancing, pulling winches apart, grease, pawl oil, laughs and some good old teaching. It was time for some slowness and reflection.

Writing is slowly coming back to my everyday and spending time with loved ones helps to find direction of what is next.

In the meantime, I’m hoping to sail with friends, build precious memories with family and continue to shape this journey of life by the sea.

Another exam or two along the way because I wouldn’t be me without a challenge.

As always,keep smiling,laughing and loving the sea xo

#miniblog #shapedbythesea #floating #freelancing #yachtcrew #newdirection #oceanvibes

✨Thoughts whilst Floating ✨

Of late, I’ve been a little lost, I achieved a dream but lost a dream with in a week of eachother. The thing about dreams there’s always another.

So for now we float, freelance, regroup and find the next right thing. After a week of freelancing, pulling winches apart, grease, pawl oil, laughs and some good old teaching. It was time for some slowness and reflection.

Writing is slowly coming back to my everyday and spending time with loved ones helps to find direction of what is next.

In the meantime, I’m hoping to sail with friends, build precious memories with family and continue to shape this journey of life by the sea.

Another exam or two along the way because I wouldn’t be me without a challenge.

As always,keep smiling,laughing and loving the sea xo

#miniblog #shapedbythesea #floating #freelancing #yachtcrew #newdirection #oceanvibes

Yesterday I smashed a goal I’ve had for the last seven years. I couldn’t be more proud of this.

It was the most nerve racking but satisfying thing I’ve done to date.

A massive thank you to the team at Whitehorse Maritime Academy as well as Ross at Flying Colours Maritime and every single Captain and first officer I’ve worked with over the last seven years you all taught me things to get to this point.

Blog post pending
…
#shapedbythesea #oow3000GTyachts

Yesterday I smashed a goal I’ve had for the last seven years. I couldn’t be more proud of this.

It was the most nerve racking but satisfying thing I’ve done to date.

A massive thank you to the team at Whitehorse Maritime Academy as well as Ross at Flying Colours Maritime and every single Captain and first officer I’ve worked with over the last seven years you all taught me things to get to this point.

Blog post pending
…
#shapedbythesea #oow3000GTyachts

Rig check

Just like that we’re almost ready to get cracking for the season. Going aloft something I used to dislike now I love it.

Why do we do it?
We look for anything out of the ordinary, chaff, breakages, test navigation lights and make sure our rig is seaworthy and ready for sailing.

T’s crossed and I’s doted were good to go 🙌🏽

#shapedbythesea #Femalemate #yachting #palma #rigcheck

Rig check

Just like that we’re almost ready to get cracking for the season. Going aloft something I used to dislike now I love it.

Why do we do it?
We look for anything out of the ordinary, chaff, breakages, test navigation lights and make sure our rig is seaworthy and ready for sailing.

T’s crossed and I’s doted were good to go 🙌🏽

#shapedbythesea #Femalemate #yachting #palma #rigcheck

Wave Wellness & Doyle Sail Ice Bath and Breath work Morning! 🧊

@wavewellnesss held a fabulous free yacht crew event this morning. Xanthe the founder of Wave Wellness and all round amazing human hosted yacht crew at the fabulous location @transcend.health.optimisation.

The focus of the event was to connect with yacht crew who are present with their health and wellness.

A great event for all crew, I love an ice bath so for me it was the perfect start to a Sunday morning.

If you don’t know @wavewellnesss you should head to their website to find out what amazing services they provide to yachts to support crew.

#Wavewellness #yachtcrew #crewhealth #crewwellbeing #shapedbythesea #abeamcrewagency #doylesails #breathwork #icebaththerapy #yachtingblog

Wave Wellness & Doyle Sail Ice Bath and Breath work Morning! 🧊

@wavewellnesss held a fabulous free yacht crew event this morning. Xanthe the founder of Wave Wellness and all round amazing human hosted yacht crew at the fabulous location @transcend.health.optimisation.

The focus of the event was to connect with yacht crew who are present with their health and wellness.

A great event for all crew, I love an ice bath so for me it was the perfect start to a Sunday morning.

If you don’t know @wavewellnesss you should head to their website to find out what amazing services they provide to yachts to support crew.

#Wavewellness #yachtcrew #crewhealth #crewwellbeing #shapedbythesea #abeamcrewagency #doylesails #breathwork #icebaththerapy #yachtingblog

Hey, Hola, Caio!

Happy sunday, to read the latest edition of Shaped by the Sea head to https://www.shapedbythesea.org

A light hearted and easy read on all things Shaped by the Sea ⛵

#Shapedbythesea

Hey, Hola, Caio!

Happy sunday, to read the latest edition of Shaped by the Sea head to https://www.shapedbythesea.org

A light hearted and easy read on all things Shaped by the Sea ⛵

#Shapedbythesea

Yard Period Done ✔️

Back in the splash… almost go time.

#Deckcrew #awlcaredhull #sailyachts #stp #shipyardperiod #funtimes #summerpending #Shapedbytheseablog

Yard Period Done ✔️

Back in the splash… almost go time.

#Deckcrew #awlcaredhull #sailyachts #stp #shipyardperiod #funtimes #summerpending #Shapedbytheseablog

Summer is Here ☀️

A fun week back onboard with the other half doing what I love.

Rudder in, hours sitting a winch, teak well loved, a bit of teaching, carbon repairs and a lot of laugh’s.

Spending a winter in Northern Europe does not prepare one for the sun again so if you need me I’ll look like this 🤣

Next Stop Palma… @abeamcrew

#shapedbythesea #boats #sailyachts #wally #doylesails #yachting #yachtingworld #yachtcrew #sailingcrew #deckcrew #oakleys #sunprotection

Summer is Here ☀️

A fun week back onboard with the other half doing what I love.

Rudder in, hours sitting a winch, teak well loved, a bit of teaching, carbon repairs and a lot of laugh’s.

Spending a winter in Northern Europe does not prepare one for the sun again so if you need me I’ll look like this 🤣

Next Stop Palma… @abeamcrew

#shapedbythesea #boats #sailyachts #wally #doylesails #yachting #yachtingworld #yachtcrew #sailingcrew #deckcrew #oakleys #sunprotection

Jumping on the Trend…

Not that much of Chat GPT fan but I think it’s got me figured out 🌊

#Shapedbythesea #chatgpt #makemeanactionfigure #laracroftorasailor #casualdocklook #sailingblog #seafarers

Jumping on the Trend…

Not that much of Chat GPT fan but I think it’s got me figured out 🌊

#Shapedbythesea #chatgpt #makemeanactionfigure #laracroftorasailor #casualdocklook #sailingblog #seafarers

Hiiiiii!

Over the last few months I’ve been pretty quiet and this is why “Back to Boat School” I’ve been studying module’s for Officer of the Watch 3000GT.

The blog explores working with @abeamcrew and signing up to do @marathonfor_mentalhealth which I could not be more excited for! 🏃

Check out the blog for all the details!

Keep smiling, laughing and loving the Sea xo

#Shapedbythesea #blogging #yachtingblog #yachtingindustry #yachts #yachtingschool #Uksa #abeamcrew #marathonformentalhealth #yachtcrewhelpline

Hiiiiii!

Over the last few months I’ve been pretty quiet and this is why “Back to Boat School” I’ve been studying module’s for Officer of the Watch 3000GT.

The blog explores working with @abeamcrew and signing up to do @marathonfor_mentalhealth which I could not be more excited for! 🏃

Check out the blog for all the details!

Keep smiling, laughing and loving the Sea xo

#Shapedbythesea #blogging #yachtingblog #yachtingindustry #yachts #yachtingschool #Uksa #abeamcrew #marathonformentalhealth #yachtcrewhelpline

⛵️ meets 🎿⛷️

Basically just tacking on ski’s…. What a Trip, my first two black runs and discovering that some Red’s are way more Spicy than Blacks!

I think I’m obsessed with skiing! Enjoy the tumbles 🤣

📹 @aidan_whiteley

#shapedbytheseagoesskiing #skiqueen #skiing #chatelskiresort #Châtelskiing #skiweekend #greatfriends #noinstagramtrends #portdesoliel

⛵️ meets 🎿⛷️

Basically just tacking on ski’s…. What a Trip, my first two black runs and discovering that some Red’s are way more Spicy than Blacks!

I think I’m obsessed with skiing! Enjoy the tumbles 🤣

📹 @aidan_whiteley

#shapedbytheseagoesskiing #skiqueen #skiing #chatelskiresort #Châtelskiing #skiweekend #greatfriends #noinstagramtrends #portdesoliel

Pov I miss the Sea ⛵️🌊

Land loving for a few months now and whilst the road to OOW is an exciting process I can’t help but feeling I’m missing the sea.

Hopefully I’ll be back out there soon doing what I love with great people and awesome boats!

Ps Fred’s Nav and Radar prep is Amazing for all you lovely humans studying for the big one!⛵️

#shapedbythesea #yachting #yachtcrew #yachtbosun #girlsinsailing #futureeducation #careerdevelopment #growth #yachtingworld #careeradvice #yachtie #yachtieworld

Pov I miss the Sea ⛵️🌊

Land loving for a few months now and whilst the road to OOW is an exciting process I can’t help but feeling I’m missing the sea.

Hopefully I’ll be back out there soon doing what I love with great people and awesome boats!

Ps Fred’s Nav and Radar prep is Amazing for all you lovely humans studying for the big one!⛵️

#shapedbythesea #yachting #yachtcrew #yachtbosun #girlsinsailing #futureeducation #careerdevelopment #growth #yachtingworld #careeradvice #yachtie #yachtieworld

This week on the blog!

Discover Exciting Opportunities for Seafarers!

There are many options to support seafarers in progressing with their careers, if your a British seafarer this post is worth a read for some extra information and insight.

Many thanks to the team MSSC (Marine Society & Sea Cadets) for supporting seafarers like me in progressing to the next step in their career.

Don’t hesitate to reach out to shapedbythesea_@outlook.com for more information 🙌🏽

Follow the linktree in my bio to read the full blog 🖊

#shapedbythesea #blogging #blogsofinstagram #yachtcrewlife #sailingblog #Yachtcrew #yachting #yachtingworld #blogger #newblogpost

This week on the blog!

Discover Exciting Opportunities for Seafarers!

There are many options to support seafarers in progressing with their careers, if your a British seafarer this post is worth a read for some extra information and insight.

Many thanks to the team MSSC (Marine Society & Sea Cadets) for supporting seafarers like me in progressing to the next step in their career.

Don’t hesitate to reach out to shapedbythesea_@outlook.com for more information 🙌🏽

Follow the linktree in my bio to read the full blog 🖊

#shapedbythesea #blogging #blogsofinstagram #yachtcrewlife #sailingblog #Yachtcrew #yachting #yachtingworld #blogger #newblogpost

Discover exciting opportunities for Seafarers 🌊

This blog post delves into the next few months of shaped by the sea and what can be an option to seafarers for progressing in their careers!

#Shapedbythesea #Slaterfund #blogpost #yachtingblog #blogs #blogger #yachtcrew #progression #uksa #sailing #sailingyachts

Discover exciting opportunities for Seafarers 🌊

This blog post delves into the next few months of shaped by the sea and what can be an option to seafarers for progressing in their careers!

#Shapedbythesea #Slaterfund #blogpost #yachtingblog #blogs #blogger #yachtcrew #progression #uksa #sailing #sailingyachts

What a start to the New Year✨

Yesterday Aidan Whiteley and I had the pleasure of a VIP tour on Belfast harbour pilot vessel, with my father John Ramm at the helm.

It was lovely to explore Belfast harbour from the perspective of a pilot vessel, to see and understand the role of which the coxswain of a pilot vessel entails. There’s never a day I don’t learn something new from dad.

A interesting and insightful afternoon for two Yachtie’s. It’s interesting to experience other opportunities within the maritime industry.

Thank you to the team Belfast Harbour and the deputy harbour master for allowing us to ride along for the afternoon.

A very proud daughter ✨🙏

#yachtcrew #commerialboats #pilotvessels #exploringthemaritimeindustry #sailorsgonepower #coxswain #dayoutwithdad #proudofhim

What a start to the New Year✨

Yesterday Aidan Whiteley and I had the pleasure of a VIP tour on Belfast harbour pilot vessel, with my father John Ramm at the helm.

It was lovely to explore Belfast harbour from the perspective of a pilot vessel, to see and understand the role of which the coxswain of a pilot vessel entails. There’s never a day I don’t learn something new from dad.

A interesting and insightful afternoon for two Yachtie’s. It’s interesting to experience other opportunities within the maritime industry.

Thank you to the team Belfast Harbour and the deputy harbour master for allowing us to ride along for the afternoon.

A very proud daughter ✨🙏

#yachtcrew #commerialboats #pilotvessels #exploringthemaritimeindustry #sailorsgonepower #coxswain #dayoutwithdad #proudofhim

Goodbye 2024… Hello 2025

Wow, what a year it’s been. Thank you to everyone who reads the blogs and supports me in the background to make writing the blogs such a joy.

I look forward to moving into 2025 to keep smiling, laughing and loving the sea xo

Watch this space …✨

#newyearseve #2025 #goodbye2024 #blogging #blogger #yachtingblog #yachting #yachtcrew #superyachtworld #writing #contentcreation #brandmanagement

Goodbye 2024… Hello 2025

Wow, what a year it’s been. Thank you to everyone who reads the blogs and supports me in the background to make writing the blogs such a joy.

I look forward to moving into 2025 to keep smiling, laughing and loving the sea xo

Watch this space …✨

#newyearseve #2025 #goodbye2024 #blogging #blogger #yachtingblog #yachting #yachtcrew #superyachtworld #writing #contentcreation #brandmanagement

🧑‍🎄Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄

I’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who contributed to the blog this year.

A few highlights of this year;

>Interviewing ladies from across the industry to share their stories 💃🏻

>Writing about my family time on the island 🏝️

>Interviewing for @yachtpearlsofwisdom podcast

I can’t wait to see what 2025 brings for shaped by the Sea✨

New posts to come in January, but for now… keep smiling, laughing and loving the sea xo

#Shapedbythesea #yachting #yachtingblog #yachts #sailingyachts #yachtcrew #blog #blogging #writingaboutthesea

🧑‍🎄Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄

I’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who contributed to the blog this year.

A few highlights of this year;

>Interviewing ladies from across the industry to share their stories 💃🏻

>Writing about my family time on the island 🏝️

>Interviewing for @yachtpearlsofwisdom podcast

I can’t wait to see what 2025 brings for shaped by the Sea✨

New posts to come in January, but for now… keep smiling, laughing and loving the sea xo

#Shapedbythesea #yachting #yachtingblog #yachts #sailingyachts #yachtcrew #blog #blogging #writingaboutthesea

Happy Christmas 🎄🧑‍🎄

This weeks blog post is about making the most of Christmas time onboard, it can be a difficult time of year to be away from loved ones.

📝This blog is all about spreading Christmas cheer onboard and keeping crew morale high ✨

🔗Follow the link in my Linktree to read the blog.

#shapedbythesea #yachtingblog #christmasonboard #crewmorale #yachtingchristmas #yachtingindustry #crewwellbeing #christmascheer #buddytheelf

Happy Christmas 🎄🧑‍🎄

This weeks blog post is about making the most of Christmas time onboard, it can be a difficult time of year to be away from loved ones.

📝This blog is all about spreading Christmas cheer onboard and keeping crew morale high ✨

🔗Follow the link in my Linktree to read the blog.

#shapedbythesea #yachtingblog #christmasonboard #crewmorale #yachtingchristmas #yachtingindustry #crewwellbeing #christmascheer #buddytheelf

Merry Christmas ⛵️🎄

Spending Christmas onboard this year, with or without guests onboard Christmas can be a hard time of the year to work onboard.

Check out the link to this blog in my bio 🔗 follow the Linktree ✨

#shapedbythesea #christmastime #blogpost #yachtingblog #sailingyachtcrew #yachtingworld #yachtingindustry #christmasonboard

Merry Christmas ⛵️🎄

Spending Christmas onboard this year, with or without guests onboard Christmas can be a hard time of the year to work onboard.

Check out the link to this blog in my bio 🔗 follow the Linktree ✨

#shapedbythesea #christmastime #blogpost #yachtingblog #sailingyachtcrew #yachtingworld #yachtingindustry #christmasonboard

Nose Patches that Actually Unclogged Pores ✨

My partner ordered these for me as I’m always giving off about having clogged pores and they really work.
The team at @vue.swiss have created something that really works.

You get 8 in a pack and they don’t don’t irritate the skin and mines super sensitive.

These are perfect for ladies who work full time onboard and don’t get a chance to go to the spa often, once you’ve used these your skin feels so clean and really soft with no irritation.

See the link in my bio or on my story for 20% off.

https://www.vueswiss.com/MELISSA94846

#vueswiss #vueswissskincare #uncloggingpores #shapedbythesea #funemployed

Nose Patches that Actually Unclogged Pores ✨

My partner ordered these for me as I’m always giving off about having clogged pores and they really work.
The team at @vue.swiss have created something that really works.

You get 8 in a pack and they don’t don’t irritate the skin and mines super sensitive.

These are perfect for ladies who work full time onboard and don’t get a chance to go to the spa often, once you’ve used these your skin feels so clean and really soft with no irritation.

See the link in my bio or on my story for 20% off.

https://www.vueswiss.com/MELISSA94846

#vueswiss #vueswissskincare #uncloggingpores #shapedbythesea #funemployed

November Recap✨

November flew by before I realised I'd barely written or posted anything for Shaped by the Sea, Sometimes life takes over and the blog takes a back seat.

Fun employment has officially started and I'm back to writing blogs, hopefully on a much more regular basis, to read what November held for Shaped by the Sea, check out this blog post.

https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/november-recap-the-latest-from-sbts

As always, keep smiling, laughing and loving the Sea xo

#shapedbythesea #Yachtcrew #sailingblog #yachting #adventuresofyachties #blogsofinstagram #blogger #yachtingworld #blogging #yachtcrewlife #funemployed

November Recap✨

November flew by before I realised I'd barely written or posted anything for Shaped by the Sea, Sometimes life takes over and the blog takes a back seat.

Fun employment has officially started and I'm back to writing blogs, hopefully on a much more regular basis, to read what November held for Shaped by the Sea, check out this blog post.

https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/november-recap-the-latest-from-sbts

As always, keep smiling, laughing and loving the Sea xo

#shapedbythesea #Yachtcrew #sailingblog #yachting #adventuresofyachties #blogsofinstagram #blogger #yachtingworld #blogging #yachtcrewlife #funemployed

SBTS Update!

Latest blog is out now! Www.Shapedbythesea.org

📍 Canelli, Peidmont

I’m fully in funemployment at the moment and excited to have some downtime over Christmas to then hits the books to study in January.

In the meantime, Shaped by the Sea will be kept more regularly updated with the industries trials and tribulations.

#shapedbythesea #yachting #yachtcrew #yachtieonland #peidmont #yachtingblog #newblog #blogging #yachtingblog

SBTS Update!

Latest blog is out now! Www.Shapedbythesea.org

📍 Canelli, Peidmont

I’m fully in funemployment at the moment and excited to have some downtime over Christmas to then hits the books to study in January.

In the meantime, Shaped by the Sea will be kept more regularly updated with the industries trials and tribulations.

#shapedbythesea #yachting #yachtcrew #yachtieonland #peidmont #yachtingblog #newblog #blogging #yachtingblog

SBTS Est-ce que Paris✨

Blog post pending…

#Paris #SBTS #riverseine #funemployment #familytime #yachtcrewashore #blogpost #blogger #blogging #bonjour #travelblog #yachties #yachtieworld #socialmediamarketing #shapedbythesea #goprohero #goproquick

SBTS Est-ce que Paris✨

Blog post pending…

#Paris #SBTS #riverseine #funemployment #familytime #yachtcrewashore #blogpost #blogger #blogging #bonjour #travelblog #yachties #yachtieworld #socialmediamarketing #shapedbythesea #goprohero #goproquick

Two Years at this Office ⛵️

The birth place of Shaped by the Sea, thanks to @sy.path for providing so many incredible memories with a truely wonderful crew.

In this industry their are good boat and then their are special boats, this is a special one but you don’t know until you’ve been apart of it 🫂

On to the next path…

#Path #PathFamily #Sailyachts #Sailing #balticyachts_official #shapedbythesea #birthplace #emotional #yachtingworld #heavyheart

Two Years at this Office ⛵️

The birth place of Shaped by the Sea, thanks to @sy.path for providing so many incredible memories with a truely wonderful crew.

In this industry their are good boat and then their are special boats, this is a special one but you don’t know until you’ve been apart of it 🫂

On to the next path…

#Path #PathFamily #Sailyachts #Sailing #balticyachts_official #shapedbythesea #birthplace #emotional #yachtingworld #heavyheart

Happy Sunday,

This week's blog post is an interview with the inspiring lady that is Nadine Proctor, I had the privilege of meeting nadine at Cannes Yacht show early this year and once I heard her story I knew it was one for the blog.

I interviewed Nadine at this years Monaco Yacht, we had an incredibly honest and inspiring conversation about the yachting industry and how she has found her journey from working in a completely male dominated industry like hydraulics to running a world leading company in it's field, follow the link below to read the blog.

https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/inside-the-world-of-yachting-ceo-nadine-proctor

As always, keep smiling, laughing and loving the Sea.

Melissa xo #yachting #shapedbythesea #yachtingworld #Yachtcrew #adventuresofyachties #Seriesofwomeninyachting #bloginterviews #blogsofinstagram #newblogpost #sailingblog #blogger #marinehydraulics #marinehydraulicsystems

Happy Sunday,

This week's blog post is an interview with the inspiring lady that is Nadine Proctor, I had the privilege of meeting nadine at Cannes Yacht show early this year and once I heard her story I knew it was one for the blog.

I interviewed Nadine at this years Monaco Yacht, we had an incredibly honest and inspiring conversation about the yachting industry and how she has found her journey from working in a completely male dominated industry like hydraulics to running a world leading company in it's field, follow the link below to read the blog.

https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/inside-the-world-of-yachting-ceo-nadine-proctor

As always, keep smiling, laughing and loving the Sea.

Melissa xo #yachting #shapedbythesea #yachtingworld #Yachtcrew #adventuresofyachties #Seriesofwomeninyachting #bloginterviews #blogsofinstagram #newblogpost #sailingblog #blogger #marinehydraulics #marinehydraulicsystems

Happy Sunday,

This week’s blog post is an interview with the inspiring lady that is Nadine Proctor, I had the privilege of meeting nadine at Cannes Yacht show early this year and once I heard her story I knew it was one for the blog.

I interviewed Nadine at this years Monaco Yacht, we had an incredibly honest and inspiring conversation about the yachting industry and how she has found her journey from working in a completely male dominated industry like hydraulics to running a world leading company in it’s field, follow the link below to read the blog.

https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/inside-the-world-of-yachting-ceo-nadine-proctor

As always, keep smiling, laughing and loving the Sea.

Melissa xo #yachting #shapedbythesea #yachtingworld #Yachtcrew #adventuresofyachties #Seriesofwomeninyachting #bloginterviews #blogsofinstagram #newblogpost #sailingblog #blogger #marinehydraulics #marinehydraulicsystems

Happy Sunday,

This week’s blog post is an interview with the inspiring lady that is Nadine Proctor, I had the privilege of meeting nadine at Cannes Yacht show early this year and once I heard her story I knew it was one for the blog.

I interviewed Nadine at this years Monaco Yacht, we had an incredibly honest and inspiring conversation about the yachting industry and how she has found her journey from working in a completely male dominated industry like hydraulics to running a world leading company in it’s field, follow the link below to read the blog.

https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/inside-the-world-of-yachting-ceo-nadine-proctor

As always, keep smiling, laughing and loving the Sea.

Melissa xo #yachting #shapedbythesea #yachtingworld #Yachtcrew #adventuresofyachties #Seriesofwomeninyachting #bloginterviews #blogsofinstagram #newblogpost #sailingblog #blogger #marinehydraulics #marinehydraulicsystems

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Today whilst doing a job inside the boom it dawned on me just how few days I have left in my current job. The future is exciting and a little scary. I began to think of all of the great memories I’ve had onboard in the time I’ve been on the beautiful @sy.path. It filled my heart with Joy 🤍

I spoke to a close friend today that said I looked really happy and that is exactly what I am at the moment. It made me smile incredibly to hear this. Making a choice to have some time off, study and spend time with the ones I love.🫂

#shapedbythesea #sailingyachts #SyPath #yachtcrew #anupdate #change #smile #yachtingworld #sailingyachtrigging #yachtieworld

👀⛵️

Today whilst doing a job inside the boom it dawned on me just how few days I have left in my current job. The future is exciting and a little scary. I began to think of all of the great memories I’ve had onboard in the time I’ve been on the beautiful @sy.path. It filled my heart with Joy 🤍

I spoke to a close friend today that said I looked really happy and that is exactly what I am at the moment. It made me smile incredibly to hear this. Making a choice to have some time off, study and spend time with the ones I love.🫂

#shapedbythesea #sailingyachts #SyPath #yachtcrew #anupdate #change #smile #yachtingworld #sailingyachtrigging #yachtieworld

Inside the World of Yachting; A conversation with Elisabet Holm

To read the latest edition of Shaped by the Sea’s blog to delve into the world of marketing and the story of a talented lady in yachting.

https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/inside-the-world-of-yachting-a-conversation-with-elisabet-holm-head-of-marketing-at-baltic-yachts

#SBTSMedia #yachting #yachtingblog #insidetheworldofyachting #marketinginsight #blogpost #blogging #sailingblog #shapedbythesea #balticyachts

Inside the World of Yachting; A conversation with Elisabet Holm

To read the latest edition of Shaped by the Sea’s blog to delve into the world of marketing and the story of a talented lady in yachting.

https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/inside-the-world-of-yachting-a-conversation-with-elisabet-holm-head-of-marketing-at-baltic-yachts

#SBTSMedia #yachting #yachtingblog #insidetheworldofyachting #marketinginsight #blogpost #blogging #sailingblog #shapedbythesea #balticyachts

Inside the World of Yachting; a conversation with Elisabet Holm the head of Marketing at Baltic Yachts⛵️

It was so lovely to catch up with Elisabet at Monaco Yacht Show, to hear about her passion and enthusiasm for her craft and the innovation produced in Finland.

We delve into her personal journey within the yachting industry… to read what elisabet has to share go to
https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/inside-the-world-of-yachting-a-conversation-with-elisabet-holm-head-of-marketing-at-baltic-yachts

#SBTSmedia #yachting #yachtingworld #yachtingblog #insidetheworldofyachting #yachtinglife #womaninyachting #balticyachts_official #womanfromallwalksofyachting

Inside the World of Yachting; a conversation with Elisabet Holm the head of Marketing at Baltic Yachts⛵️

It was so lovely to catch up with Elisabet at Monaco Yacht Show, to hear about her passion and enthusiasm for her craft and the innovation produced in Finland.

We delve into her personal journey within the yachting industry… to read what elisabet has to share go to
https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/inside-the-world-of-yachting-a-conversation-with-elisabet-holm-head-of-marketing-at-baltic-yachts

#SBTSmedia #yachting #yachtingworld #yachtingblog #insidetheworldofyachting #yachtinglife #womaninyachting #balticyachts_official #womanfromallwalksofyachting

Inside the World of Yachting 🌎

This weeks blog is the first of a series of blogs that promote the voices of women from across the industry.

I sat down with Lisa Garside at Monaco Yacht Show to discuss all things yachting, getting started in yachting, career growth, work life balance and so much more. Talking with Lisa enhanced my believe that we can do anything we want when we set our minds to it. Nothing is impossible.

If you are a female on deck in yachting and you'd like to share you're story to inspire others, then get intouch with me via, direct message or email me at shapedbythesea_@outlook.com.

To read the Blog, find the link my Bio on Link-tree or head directly to www.shapedbythesea.org.

As always, keep smiling, laughing and loving the sea xo

#newblogpost #shapedbythesea #yachtingworld #yachting #bloginterviews #blogsofinstagram #Yachtcrew #Seriesofwomeninyachting #yachtingcontent #adventuresofyachties

Inside the World of Yachting 🌎

This weeks blog is the first of a series of blogs that promote the voices of women from across the industry.

I sat down with Lisa Garside at Monaco Yacht Show to discuss all things yachting, getting started in yachting, career growth, work life balance and so much more. Talking with Lisa enhanced my believe that we can do anything we want when we set our minds to it. Nothing is impossible.

If you are a female on deck in yachting and you'd like to share you're story to inspire others, then get intouch with me via, direct message or email me at shapedbythesea_@outlook.com.

To read the Blog, find the link my Bio on Link-tree or head directly to www.shapedbythesea.org.

As always, keep smiling, laughing and loving the sea xo

#newblogpost #shapedbythesea #yachtingworld #yachting #bloginterviews #blogsofinstagram #Yachtcrew #Seriesofwomeninyachting #yachtingcontent #adventuresofyachties

✨Blog Post ✨
Inside the World of Yachting; A conversation with Chief Officer Lisa Garside

I caught up with Chief Officer Lisa at Monaco Yacht Show, it was so so lovely to talk with her about her journey into yachting.

If you don’t know Lisa, she is a wonderful person and inspirational female on deck. She’s a Yachtie, Author, Wife, Cat mum and all round awesome lady.

Give the blog a read to know more about what we discussed. To check out Lisa’s writing head to her Instagram page, her writing is truely great and a very enjoyable read.

As always keep laughing, smiling and loving the Sea xo

#shapedbythesea #blogpost #interviewblogger #riseandthriveqoutes #cheifofficer #ladiesinyachting #girlsondeck #sheofthesea #yachtlife #yachtingworld #yachtingindustry #yachtingnetwork

✨Blog Post ✨
Inside the World of Yachting; A conversation with Chief Officer Lisa Garside

I caught up with Chief Officer Lisa at Monaco Yacht Show, it was so so lovely to talk with her about her journey into yachting.

If you don’t know Lisa, she is a wonderful person and inspirational female on deck. She’s a Yachtie, Author, Wife, Cat mum and all round awesome lady.

Give the blog a read to know more about what we discussed. To check out Lisa’s writing head to her Instagram page, her writing is truely great and a very enjoyable read.

As always keep laughing, smiling and loving the Sea xo

#shapedbythesea #blogpost #interviewblogger #riseandthriveqoutes #cheifofficer #ladiesinyachting #girlsondeck #sheofthesea #yachtlife #yachtingworld #yachtingindustry #yachtingnetwork

10 October- World Mental Health Day 💭

You may think what does “Mel know about mental health” I’m no expert I just know what works for me.

If you’re struggling reach out… one conversation can open a world of support you wish you’d had in the months before.
ISWAN run the Yacht Crew Helpline that is designed for you to reach out and ask for some advise, support and care.
To get in touch;

-www.yachtcrewhelp.org

-Dial +00442037137273

-Use their Live Chat on the website

As always keep smiling, laughing and loving the Sea xo

*This post is in no way sponsored or paid, this is just to make people more aware of what support is put there*

#SBTS #yachting #Yachtcrewsupport #worldmentalhealthday2024 #yachtcrewmatter #mentalhealthawareness #askforhelp #crewwellbeing #personaljourney

10 October- World Mental Health Day 💭

You may think what does “Mel know about mental health” I’m no expert I just know what works for me.

If you’re struggling reach out… one conversation can open a world of support you wish you’d had in the months before.
ISWAN run the Yacht Crew Helpline that is designed for you to reach out and ask for some advise, support and care.
To get in touch;

-www.yachtcrewhelp.org

-Dial +00442037137273

-Use their Live Chat on the website

As always keep smiling, laughing and loving the Sea xo

*This post is in no way sponsored or paid, this is just to make people more aware of what support is put there*

#SBTS #yachting #Yachtcrewsupport #worldmentalhealthday2024 #yachtcrewmatter #mentalhealthawareness #askforhelp #crewwellbeing #personaljourney

✨SBTS NEWS✨

I’ve teamed up with the lovely team @superyachtcontent to bring some of the topics I’ve spoken about in my blogs back to the forefront of the yachting conversation.

Today my blog “bodies, bikini’s and Boats” will be published onto the Superyacht Content website, this blog talks about the process of coming terms with a change in our bodies both physically and mentally. It’s a difficult process in a the world of yachting where the image is suppose to be perfect.

If you haven’t read it yet, follow the link below to either superyacht content or SBTS website to give it a read ✨🙌🏽

https://www.superyachtcontent.com/superyacht-crew-lifestyle/superyacht-crew-health-wellbeing/bodies-bikinis-boats-my-account-of-coming-to-terms-with-scars/

Or

https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/bodies-bikini-s-and-boats-my-account-of-coming-to-terms-with-scars

A massive thank you to Superyacht content for providing a platform to keep the conversation going around this hot topics.

#SBTS #bodyimage #yachtingindustry #yachtlife #yachtcrewmatter #mentalhealthawareness #physicalhealthmatters #healthycrewarehappycrew #thinkbodypositive #bodypositvity

✨SBTS NEWS✨

I’ve teamed up with the lovely team @superyachtcontent to bring some of the topics I’ve spoken about in my blogs back to the forefront of the yachting conversation.

Today my blog “bodies, bikini’s and Boats” will be published onto the Superyacht Content website, this blog talks about the process of coming terms with a change in our bodies both physically and mentally. It’s a difficult process in a the world of yachting where the image is suppose to be perfect.

If you haven’t read it yet, follow the link below to either superyacht content or SBTS website to give it a read ✨🙌🏽

https://www.superyachtcontent.com/superyacht-crew-lifestyle/superyacht-crew-health-wellbeing/bodies-bikinis-boats-my-account-of-coming-to-terms-with-scars/

Or

https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/bodies-bikini-s-and-boats-my-account-of-coming-to-terms-with-scars

A massive thank you to Superyacht content for providing a platform to keep the conversation going around this hot topics.

#SBTS #bodyimage #yachtingindustry #yachtlife #yachtcrewmatter #mentalhealthawareness #physicalhealthmatters #healthycrewarehappycrew #thinkbodypositive #bodypositvity

Between the Champagne and Sorbet ✨

The last two days where fantastic for both Shaped by the Sea and my social media clients, when I’m not talking I’m creating content… Watch this space for all of the incredible things to come out of this show 🙌🏽✨

Do you run a yachting company? do you need some help with you social media…Get in touch with me , Shapedbythesea_@outlook.com

Also a huge thank you to @balticyachts_official for enabling me to attend another Monaco Yacht Show, it is a pleasure to be apart of the Baltic family 🤍

#Shapedbythesea #yachtcrew #yachtcrewsocials #yachtingindustry #sailingyachtcrew #blogging #yachtingrelations #yachtcrewlife #socialmediamarketing #yachtiessupportingyachties

Between the Champagne and Sorbet ✨

The last two days where fantastic for both Shaped by the Sea and my social media clients, when I’m not talking I’m creating content… Watch this space for all of the incredible things to come out of this show 🙌🏽✨

Do you run a yachting company? do you need some help with you social media…Get in touch with me , Shapedbythesea_@outlook.com

Also a huge thank you to @balticyachts_official for enabling me to attend another Monaco Yacht Show, it is a pleasure to be apart of the Baltic family 🤍

#Shapedbythesea #yachtcrew #yachtcrewsocials #yachtingindustry #sailingyachtcrew #blogging #yachtingrelations #yachtcrewlife #socialmediamarketing #yachtiessupportingyachties

✨Monaco Yacht Show Catch Ups ✨

Always fantastic to see the lovely Cherise and Tim Reedman.

I’ve been a member of pearls of wisdom for some time now and I love what they are doing, women supporting women in this industry!

I’ve been so lucky to have support from them both from the beginning of Shaped by the Sea. If you aren’t already a member of pearls you should be! You can also read my blogs on their platform 🙌🏽✨

Don’t forget to subscribe to Shaped by the Sea at www.Shapedbythesea.org.

P.S one day I’ll get better at this!

#SBTS #yachting #monacoyachtshow #yachtingworld #pearlsofwisdom #yachtcrew #yachtcrewmatter #crewellness #yachtingblog

✨Monaco Yacht Show Catch Ups ✨

Always fantastic to see the lovely Cherise and Tim Reedman.

I’ve been a member of pearls of wisdom for some time now and I love what they are doing, women supporting women in this industry!

I’ve been so lucky to have support from them both from the beginning of Shaped by the Sea. If you aren’t already a member of pearls you should be! You can also read my blogs on their platform 🙌🏽✨

Don’t forget to subscribe to Shaped by the Sea at www.Shapedbythesea.org.

P.S one day I’ll get better at this!

#SBTS #yachting #monacoyachtshow #yachtingworld #pearlsofwisdom #yachtcrew #yachtcrewmatter #crewellness #yachtingblog

Some thoughts 💭

The med season is coming to end, luckily for me it officially ended in July but if you’ve ever worked on a sail boat you know the on time is more chilled than the off time.

It feels a little like the yachting industry has gone mad over the last few months.

Monaco yacht show is just around the corner, I’ll be there on Friday and Saturday the 27th and 28th talking to the yachting community about Shaped by the Sea and getting some blog interviews lined up.

Moreover, I’ll be with SBTS Client @ahoycrewagency talking about what crew really want in good recruitment and what that looks like.

I’m excited to catch up with friends and colleugues, @the_om_uk, @yachtpearlsofwisdom, @reedmanwm, @bwayachting and lots of others.

If your in Monaco and you see this face around, come and say Hi! 👋🏽

📸 @ellenisyoung 🤍

#SBTS #blogger #bosunblogs #yachtingworld #yachtingvoices #yachtingcontent #blogger #monacoyachtshow_official #community #yachtingcommunity

Some thoughts 💭

The med season is coming to end, luckily for me it officially ended in July but if you’ve ever worked on a sail boat you know the on time is more chilled than the off time.

It feels a little like the yachting industry has gone mad over the last few months.

Monaco yacht show is just around the corner, I’ll be there on Friday and Saturday the 27th and 28th talking to the yachting community about Shaped by the Sea and getting some blog interviews lined up.

Moreover, I’ll be with SBTS Client @ahoycrewagency talking about what crew really want in good recruitment and what that looks like.

I’m excited to catch up with friends and colleugues, @the_om_uk, @yachtpearlsofwisdom, @reedmanwm, @bwayachting and lots of others.

If your in Monaco and you see this face around, come and say Hi! 👋🏽

📸 @ellenisyoung 🤍

#SBTS #blogger #bosunblogs #yachtingworld #yachtingvoices #yachtingcontent #blogger #monacoyachtshow_official #community #yachtingcommunity

Some Thoughts from up the Rig ⛵️

✨A Little update from Shaped by the Sea✨

Thanks to my partnership with @ahoycrewagency as their social media Manager, I will be attending both Cannes and Monaco Yacht Show along side the Ahoy Team.

Cannes Yacht Show- we will be around and about meeting new and old faces and introducing Ahoy to the industry on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th.

Monaco Yacht Show- I’m so excited to be attending on the 27th and 28th for the second year in a row. Are you headed to the show? Would you like to know more about Shaped by the Sea vision, then drop me a message to arrange a time or email me at shapedbythesea_@outlook.com.

I’ve always loved talking about this fantastic industry so what a better place to do it than at these two wonderful yachting show’s.
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#SBTS #shapedbythesea #yachting #yachtshow #cannesyachtingfestival #monacoyachtshow_official #yachtingsmallbusiness #socialmediamanager #socials #yachtingindustry #sidehustle #yachtingworld #balticyachts_official #rigwork

Some Thoughts from up the Rig ⛵️

✨A Little update from Shaped by the Sea✨

Thanks to my partnership with @ahoycrewagency as their social media Manager, I will be attending both Cannes and Monaco Yacht Show along side the Ahoy Team.

Cannes Yacht Show- we will be around and about meeting new and old faces and introducing Ahoy to the industry on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th.

Monaco Yacht Show- I’m so excited to be attending on the 27th and 28th for the second year in a row. Are you headed to the show? Would you like to know more about Shaped by the Sea vision, then drop me a message to arrange a time or email me at shapedbythesea_@outlook.com.

I’ve always loved talking about this fantastic industry so what a better place to do it than at these two wonderful yachting show’s.
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#SBTS #shapedbythesea #yachting #yachtshow #cannesyachtingfestival #monacoyachtshow_official #yachtingsmallbusiness #socialmediamanager #socials #yachtingindustry #sidehustle #yachtingworld #balticyachts_official #rigwork

🏝️Island Life 🏝️

So many beautiful memories of this incredible place over the years, it’s hard to put into one Reel.

The peace, tranquility and beauty never fails to amaze me and of course the incredible people I get to call my island family make it 🤍

Do you have an “Island Paradise” a place you call home, that you go to when you need to breath from the world?

This a glimpse into mine, check out the link in my bio 🔗

#SBTS #blogger #yachtcrew #home #peace #foundations #community #blogging #yachtcrew #yachtcrewlife #yachtingworld #lifeoutsideyachting #family #paradiseisland

🏝️Island Life 🏝️

So many beautiful memories of this incredible place over the years, it’s hard to put into one Reel.

The peace, tranquility and beauty never fails to amaze me and of course the incredible people I get to call my island family make it 🤍

Do you have an “Island Paradise” a place you call home, that you go to when you need to breath from the world?

This a glimpse into mine, check out the link in my bio 🔗

#SBTS #blogger #yachtcrew #home #peace #foundations #community #blogging #yachtcrew #yachtcrewlife #yachtingworld #lifeoutsideyachting #family #paradiseisland

Life on a Secluded Island 🏝

I wanted to share with you this week a part of my life that really created and shaped who I am today.
This week's blog post is about the incredibly beautiful island of Copeland islands off the coast of Northern Ireland in the mouth of Belfast Lough, where I've had the pleasure of spending a lot of my life so far. If you've met me or worked with me you'll know this is my favourite place in the world.

I wrote this post to highlight to other yachties the importance of having a base, a home, and a place to wind down after the chaos of a season. What's your version of "a secluded island"?

Head to www.shapedbythesea.org to read the blog.

#blogging #blogs #yachtingworld #sbts #copelandislands #copelandislandsview #downtime #yachtcrewlifestyle #yachtcrewlife #yachtcrewwellness #yachtcrewwellbeing #yachtingblog

Life on a Secluded Island 🏝

I wanted to share with you this week a part of my life that really created and shaped who I am today.
This week's blog post is about the incredibly beautiful island of Copeland islands off the coast of Northern Ireland in the mouth of Belfast Lough, where I've had the pleasure of spending a lot of my life so far. If you've met me or worked with me you'll know this is my favourite place in the world.

I wrote this post to highlight to other yachties the importance of having a base, a home, and a place to wind down after the chaos of a season. What's your version of "a secluded island"?

Head to www.shapedbythesea.org to read the blog.

#blogging #blogs #yachtingworld #sbts #copelandislands #copelandislandsview #downtime #yachtcrewlifestyle #yachtcrewlife #yachtcrewwellness #yachtcrewwellbeing #yachtingblog

SBTS Summer ✨

What a summer it’s been;
•Northern France
•Denmark
•Sweden
•Norway
•Italy
•France

Do you love adventure? Are you passionate about the Sea? Then follow us to read about all things Shaped by the Sea. 🌊

To find out more about Shaped by the Sea, Head to our website https://www.shapedbythesea.org/

#shapedbythesea #yachting #yachtingblog #contentcreator #yachtcrew #sailyachtcrew #capturingmoment #sailingyachts #yachtcrewlife

SBTS Summer ✨

What a summer it’s been;
•Northern France
•Denmark
•Sweden
•Norway
•Italy
•France

Do you love adventure? Are you passionate about the Sea? Then follow us to read about all things Shaped by the Sea. 🌊

To find out more about Shaped by the Sea, Head to our website https://www.shapedbythesea.org/

#shapedbythesea #yachting #yachtingblog #contentcreator #yachtcrew #sailyachtcrew #capturingmoment #sailingyachts #yachtcrewlife

Unlocking Your Potential: The Power of Embracing Career Change for Growth and Education

SBTS is back ✨

This weeks blogs explores decision making, how it can be hard to decide when to move on from a yacht.
Yachties you know what I mean?
Weighing up the Pro’s and Con’s of each position and deciding what is best for your career.

I’m excited for what the next six months will bring for myself and SBTS and my clients. Give the blog a read by following the link in my bio. Don’t forget to comment, like and subscribe to join our mailing list.

Are you a female that works on deck, are you considering continuing with your qualification’s?
Get in Touch!
https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/undefined

#maritime #yachting #careermove #crewlife #crewblog #SBTS #blogger #blogging #yachtingblog #yachtingmedia #yachtingindustry

Unlocking Your Potential: The Power of Embracing Career Change for Growth and Education

SBTS is back ✨

This weeks blogs explores decision making, how it can be hard to decide when to move on from a yacht.
Yachties you know what I mean?
Weighing up the Pro’s and Con’s of each position and deciding what is best for your career.

I’m excited for what the next six months will bring for myself and SBTS and my clients. Give the blog a read by following the link in my bio. Don’t forget to comment, like and subscribe to join our mailing list.

Are you a female that works on deck, are you considering continuing with your qualification’s?
Get in Touch!
https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/undefined

#maritime #yachting #careermove #crewlife #crewblog #SBTS #blogger #blogging #yachtingblog #yachtingmedia #yachtingindustry

LOFOTEN, Norway

Learning to a fly a drone in such a stunning place was truely awesome, I cannot wait to share the Norway trip with you all in a blog post.

We’re currently on delivery back to the lovely Genoa just under 2,000 Nm to go, plenty of time to write and and enjoy being at sea.

Do you fly a drone onboard?

📸 @shapedbythesea__ on @djiglobal

#shapedbythesea #blogposts #blogger #droneflying #dronephotosofinstagram #sailing #lofotenislands #norway #sailingyachts #sypath

LOFOTEN, Norway

Learning to a fly a drone in such a stunning place was truely awesome, I cannot wait to share the Norway trip with you all in a blog post.

We’re currently on delivery back to the lovely Genoa just under 2,000 Nm to go, plenty of time to write and and enjoy being at sea.

Do you fly a drone onboard?

📸 @shapedbythesea__ on @djiglobal

#shapedbythesea #blogposts #blogger #droneflying #dronephotosofinstagram #sailing #lofotenislands #norway #sailingyachts #sypath

1st Anniversay of Shaped by the Sea!

Head to https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/one-year-of-shaped-by-the-sea to read all about this last year!

The year ahead is going to be extremely exciting and I can’t wait to keep sharing it with you guys🤍

Keep smiling, laughing and loving the Sea 🙌🏽✨

#shapedbythesea #1stanniversary #yachting #yachtibgblog #sailingyachts #blogger #blogging #writing #writersofinstagram #yachtingworld #yachtingindustry

1st Anniversay of Shaped by the Sea!

Head to https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/one-year-of-shaped-by-the-sea to read all about this last year!

The year ahead is going to be extremely exciting and I can’t wait to keep sharing it with you guys🤍

Keep smiling, laughing and loving the Sea 🙌🏽✨

#shapedbythesea #1stanniversary #yachting #yachtibgblog #sailingyachts #blogger #blogging #writing #writersofinstagram #yachtingworld #yachtingindustry

ONE!

1 year of Shaped by the Sea, what a year it’s been! This weeks blog post is a run down of the last year the highs and lows, my favourite blogs and the most challenging ones.

If you’ve been following me for a while you’ll know just how much I enjoy writing this blog and what it means to me, if you haven’t read it yet todays a good day to start!

Follow the link in my Linktree or via my story and head to https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/one-year-of-shaped-by-the-sea

Have a wonderful Sunday and to those of us on season, keep going you got this 🙌🏽🙏

#shapedbythesea #yachting #blog #OneYear #happybirthday #excitingtimesahead #woohoo #thisisjustthebeginning

ONE!

1 year of Shaped by the Sea, what a year it’s been! This weeks blog post is a run down of the last year the highs and lows, my favourite blogs and the most challenging ones.

If you’ve been following me for a while you’ll know just how much I enjoy writing this blog and what it means to me, if you haven’t read it yet todays a good day to start!

Follow the link in my Linktree or via my story and head to https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/one-year-of-shaped-by-the-sea

Have a wonderful Sunday and to those of us on season, keep going you got this 🙌🏽🙏

#shapedbythesea #yachting #blog #OneYear #happybirthday #excitingtimesahead #woohoo #thisisjustthebeginning

24 Laps around the Sun

A birthday blog post, it’s been a beautiful but challenging year, I couldn’t be more thankful to the people who have supported me throught the good times and the bad.

Give this week’s blog a read via the link in my Bio, or in the highlights 🙌🏽✨

https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/24-laps-around-the-sun-pilot-whales-waterfalls-and-cheesecake

📍Seven Sisters Waterfalls, Norway

#shapedbythesea #SBTS #blogger #blogging #yachtielife #Yachtieblog #sailingyachts #Path #exploring #Norway #24 #anotheryearolder #anotheryeararoundthesun

24 Laps around the Sun

A birthday blog post, it’s been a beautiful but challenging year, I couldn’t be more thankful to the people who have supported me throught the good times and the bad.

Give this week’s blog a read via the link in my Bio, or in the highlights 🙌🏽✨

https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/24-laps-around-the-sun-pilot-whales-waterfalls-and-cheesecake

📍Seven Sisters Waterfalls, Norway

#shapedbythesea #SBTS #blogger #blogging #yachtielife #Yachtieblog #sailingyachts #Path #exploring #Norway #24 #anotheryearolder #anotheryeararoundthesun

Hi Everyone✨

Welcome back to Shaped by the Sea, I wanted to write this blog re introducting myself as their are a lot of new readers to the blog!

Which I love 🤍

I’m Melissa, a traveler, sailor, writer, friend, daughter, sister, partner, crier, hugger, dog lover, cheese eater, and lover of life.

I wrote this blog with the intentions of helping you understand why I write about this life.

Please go and give it a read, let me know what you think by commenting, liking and subcribing to the blog 🙌🏽

The Link;

https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/getting-to-know-shaped-by-the-sea-a-fresh-introduction

@shapedbythesea__
@shapedbythesea__

#SBTS #shapedbythesea #Writing #yachtingwriting #whoamI #yachtingworld #truth #truthwellness #mindset #wellbeing #worklifebalance #smiling #lovingthesea

Hi Everyone✨

Welcome back to Shaped by the Sea, I wanted to write this blog re introducting myself as their are a lot of new readers to the blog!

Which I love 🤍

I’m Melissa, a traveler, sailor, writer, friend, daughter, sister, partner, crier, hugger, dog lover, cheese eater, and lover of life.

I wrote this blog with the intentions of helping you understand why I write about this life.

Please go and give it a read, let me know what you think by commenting, liking and subcribing to the blog 🙌🏽

The Link;

https://www.shapedbythesea.org/post/getting-to-know-shaped-by-the-sea-a-fresh-introduction

@shapedbythesea__
@shapedbythesea__

#SBTS #shapedbythesea #Writing #yachtingwriting #whoamI #yachtingworld #truth #truthwellness #mindset #wellbeing #worklifebalance #smiling #lovingthesea

✨ A Little Catch Up… ✨

Dearest readers

It’s Melissa, shaped by the sea, yes that’s my name incase you didn’t know. Recently life’s been a little crazy. We’ve been cruising for the last 3 weeks in the stunning scandanvian region, visiting some incredibly stunning places…

📍Copenhagen
📍Oslo
📍Gottenburg
📍Norwegian Fjords

It’s been stunning so far, and so nice to revisit Norwegian against as the last time I cruised here was with the beautiful @athosyacht back in the summer of 2020.

I’be been working on some cool pieces of writing that I can’t wait to share with everyone in the running up to shapedbythesea’s one year anniversary!

Until then, keep smiling, laughing and loving the sea xo

✨ A Little Catch Up… ✨

Dearest readers

It’s Melissa, shaped by the sea, yes that’s my name incase you didn’t know. Recently life’s been a little crazy. We’ve been cruising for the last 3 weeks in the stunning scandanvian region, visiting some incredibly stunning places…

📍Copenhagen
📍Oslo
📍Gottenburg
📍Norwegian Fjords

It’s been stunning so far, and so nice to revisit Norwegian against as the last time I cruised here was with the beautiful @athosyacht back in the summer of 2020.

I’be been working on some cool pieces of writing that I can’t wait to share with everyone in the running up to shapedbythesea’s one year anniversary!

Until then, keep smiling, laughing and loving the sea xo

BOOM…

First Sail of the summer, a hot dog, a spicy sausage, a cowboy and a silly sausage 🫂 Our deck team enjoying a light wind day sailing… a full main and Blade day 🙏⛵️

#yachting #sypath #b145 #balticyachts #deckteam #yachtcrewlife #boom #sailingyacht #yachtingblog #cruising #headingnorth #sailingnorway #norway #discovernorway #sailinginstagram #superyacht #boatinternational

BOOM…

First Sail of the summer, a hot dog, a spicy sausage, a cowboy and a silly sausage 🫂 Our deck team enjoying a light wind day sailing… a full main and Blade day 🙏⛵️

#yachting #sypath #b145 #balticyachts #deckteam #yachtcrewlife #boom #sailingyacht #yachtingblog #cruising #headingnorth #sailingnorway #norway #discovernorway #sailinginstagram #superyacht #boatinternational

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