A day in the life ...

[Moonstruck]

Cannot recall ever getting any assistance in Cala d Or...or for that matter in Nice.
Perhaps it depends on boat size. ?

Have had a boat in Cala D’Or for 7 years. Call the marina on the radio every time we come in and ask for assistance, as do many others. Never had any issue and they are always waiting at the end of the berth with our ropes in hand. Superb service.,

 

[petem]

Have had a boat in Cala D’Or for 7 years. Call the marina on the radio every time we come in and ask for assistance, as do many others. Never had any issue and they are always waiting at the end of the berth with our ropes in hand. Superb service.,

Yep, the one time you don't call them will be the time when you snag a line or have some other issue.

I find that the marineros in Spain would much rather assist than have to deal with the aftermath of some incident.

Perhaps it's just our marina but the general standard of boat handling (mine aside) seems to be pretty good. And nobody is bothered in the slightest by a bit of fender rubbing.

 

[SC35]

Incredible that the entire site is run by one single person all on her own! Do they close it when she has a day off?

I think you know that isn't the case
Typically three or four people or more on site during the day: someone inside doing admin, a few people doing outside-stuff, maybe a manager who comes and goes.

 

[SC35]

It always amazes me that no U.K. marina provides mooring assistance ( lines etc ) whereas every med Marina without exception does.

Sardinia even had tenders to give you the bow lines.

If you call ahead on the mobile or VHF, someone will magically appear to assist.
Envelope on boat hook not required.

 

[jakew009]

A job I want to do part time when I retire (from profession..not working) Funny how after having a stressful career, you see the upside to a simple job.

I felt the same way the other day whilst sanding fibreglass on my boat sitting in the sun.

It occurred to me I could sell everything move to the south of France and do it every day whilst getting paid for it.

And the only thing I’d have to worry about is whether to go clockwise or counterclockwise on the next pass.

 

[petem]

I felt the same way the other day whilst sanding fibreglass on my boat sitting in the sun.

It occurred to me I could sell everything move to the south of France and do it every day whilst getting paid for it.

And the only thing I’d have to worry about is whether to go clockwise or counterclockwise on the next pass.

Do it! Do it! Do it!

 

[Greg2]

A job I want to do part time when I retire (from profession..not working) Funny how after having a stressful career, you see the upside to a simple job.

I felt the same way the other day whilst sanding fibreglass on my boat sitting in the sun.

It occurred to me I could sell everything move to the south of France and do it every day whilst getting paid for it.

And the only thing I’d have to worry about is whether to go clockwise or counterclockwise on the next pass.

Yep, couldn’t agree more but I haven’t managed to do it. Being on my third less than easy career I must be a bit of a slow learner!

 

[henryf]

This thread only serves to remind me why I drifted away from the forum.

I thought it was a well put together video which showed prospective employees or people thinking about coming into the profession what they might expect. The young lady featured held herself well and was clearly a valuable asset. There were a diverse set of skills on display.

I don’t think the intention was to wow super yacht owners. It would be particularly valuable when shown in schools during career discussions.

Henry

 

[Wansworth]

Even little marinas have one or two marineros ready to assistin berthing……as they comment saves bangs and scrapes…….Galicia