If you’re a member of the media, we know your time is precious and that you’re faced with challenging deadlines, so this page has been set-up with you in mind.

All these resources are free to download and use at any time, with the single request that you reference them back to Vaughan Poynter and this website (www.v7crew.com).

If you can’t find what you need or have a particular topic you’d like to cover, Vaughan Poynter is available for interviews either in person info@v7crew.com or via the phone on 0418 719 787. Here are some ideas for potential stories:

• Making the transition from land to water – how a restaurant waiter or dive charter steward can use their skills to secure deck crew positions on a WhiteBoat.
• Surviving the Tsunami – insights into maritime safety in the face of natural disasters.
• Stories from the Sea – adventures and exotic locations are all in a day’s work!
• Piracy and Security – what “weekend sailors” can do to safeguard themselves on the water.
• Courses and Training – all new luxury yacht deck courses for newcomers and intermediate crew members are now available.

Media Backgrounders

• About the author_Vaughan Poynter
• About The DeckCrew Guidebook

Media Releases

• Luxury Yachting Magazines – General Release
• Training Organisations – General Release

Media Articles

Ocean Magazine

Cairns Post Nov 16th 09

City Life Mag Jan 2010

City Life Mag 2 Jan 2010

Interviews

• Q &A’s – Interview Questions You Are Welcome to Use

Images (Click image to enlarge, right click to save)

• Vaughan Poynter – Onboard M.Y. Dubai
• Vaughan Poynter – M.Y. Dubai Helipad
• Vaughan Poynter – Jetskiing
• Vaughan Poynter – Sightseeing in Kazakhstan

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