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7 Best Antibes Crew Houses: Where to stay for first-timers

Staying in one of the Antibes crew houses has a host of benefits if you are seeking work on a yacht. Firstly, it works out substantially cheaper than staying in hotels, but it is also an excellent way to network with other crew. 

The yachting season in the South of France gets started as early as April, and with Antibes being a popular destination for job seekers, you will need to plan and book your accommodation well in advance.

In no particular order, below we will take a look at some of the best crew houses in Antibes to help you decide which accommodation is best for you. Prices will vary based on the time of year and the amount of time you spend in the crew house.

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The Crew Grapevine: The Most Popular of the Antibes Crew Houses

This crew house is situated in the heart of Old Antibes just beside Port Vauban. This sophisticated accommodation offers a range of amenities catered specifically to yacht crew members.

Their facilities feature high-speed Wi-Fi, communal kitchens that are fully equipped, and cozy living spaces. Crew Grapevine has a warm and friendly environment where yacht crew can network and unwind.

Additionally, their friendly staff is always ready to assist with local recommendations and guidance as you spend your days trying to find work.

€35-€45 per night

€210 – €260 per week (6 nights, 7th free)

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The Crew Grapevine for bookings.

Debbie’s Crew House

Debbie’s Crew House is situated in a gated community with a secure courtyard. They offer bright and spacious accommodation as well as 3 independent self-contained studios for those looking for more privacy.

Debbie’s is an excellent option for networking as it is run by Chief Stewardess Debbie and Engineer Franco. You can also expect to find more established crew staying here.

Debbie’s Crew House is situated right near a bus stop which is great as it is about a 20-minute walk to downtown Antibes.

€220-€270 per week (6 nights, 7th night free)

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Debbies Crew House for bookings.

The Crew House

The Crew House is a very popular option among new yacht crew seeking work. It can sleep up to 30 crew at one time so you will be networking with a big group of people.

The Crew house is run by Martin and Virginie who are well known for looking after the crew and helping with job seeking and advice. Known commonly as a home away from home, this crew house in Antibes comes highly recommended by other crew.

It is also centrally located near the main docks and crew agencies of Antibes. They also offer discounts and good prices dependent on the time of year and length of your stay.

€25-€35 per night

€150 – €210 per week (6 nights +1 free)

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The Crew Hous e for bookings.

The Glamorgan

The Glamorgan is another popular crew house in Antibes located just a few minutes walk from Port Vauban. This crew house can accommodate up to 30 crew in both private rooms and shared dorms of up to 6 people.

Facilities include Wi-FI, laundry, air-conditioning, a computer and TV in the main lounge. If you choose to stay here, it is recommended to send your CV before arriving as the owners of Glamorgan receive many requests for day workers and crew!

€45-€55 per night

€220-€260 per week

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The Glamorgan for bookings.

Amma’s Crew House: The Cheapest of the Antibes Crew Houses

Amma’s Crew House is known as the cheapest option for crew housing in Antibes. Based on its further location from the marinas, and the facilities not being as great as the others, it is ideal for crew on a tight budget.

€20 per night

€120 per week

[email protected]

Amma’s Facebook page for bookings.

Alternative Antibes Accommodation Options

For those of you who would prefer to stay in accommodation other than a crew house, or if the crew houses are fully booked, below are some options of varied prices in Antibes.

Backpackers

Backpackers is set right in the heart of Old Town Antibes which is an ideal location for getting to the docks as well as networking with other crew.

The property hosts dormitories that can sleep 6-10 people at a time, air-conditioned rooms, a communal lounge, and Wi-Fi.

+/- €45 per night

Make your booking here through booking.com

Bohobos Hostel

Situated in the centre of Antibes, Bohobos Hostel provides a shared lounge, air-conditioned rooms, a garden, and free WiFi. They offer mixed and shared dormitories as well as private rooms.

+/- €60per night

Make your booking here through bookings.com

Final thoughts on finding Antibes Crew Houses

Antibes is a major yachting hub and the perfect place to kick-start your job search. The connections you make at these crew houses in Antibes will lay the perfect foundation for your yachting career.

If you have made your way to Antibes, and you are wondering what next, check out my post on The Mediterranean Yachting Season – A Comprehensive Guide.

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Antibes: The Yachting Hub's Top Spots for Crew

March 4th 2024

Antibes has established itself as a top destination for yacht crew members looking for work, with a vibrant scene of bars, restaurants, and hangouts in the heart of the yachting community. Its popularity as a yachting hub makes it the perfect place for crew to gather, network, and unwind.

Situated adjacent to Port Vauban, the old town of Antibes is the centre of activity, here are just a few of the hotspots.

Le Blue Lady

This place is like the unofficial welcome to Antibes for yachties. Tucked away in old Antibes, Le Blue Lady is where you kick off your shoes (figuratively, please), grab a game of pool, and maybe even stumble into a job interview over a pint. Their English pub grub is top-notch – think epic burgers, salads, and the kind of breakfast that cures all ;-).

The Hop Store

Just a stone's throw from Port Vauban, this Irish Pub is where the party's at. Known for its killer old town charm and a dance floor that begs for your best moves, The Hop Store is buzzing all summer long. If you're more about chill vibes, catch some daylight relaxation with a pint in hand outside.

The Drinkers Club

If your idea of a good time includes a great selection of beers and cocktails, make your way to The Drinkers Club. It's got outdoor seating perfect for those market street musings and catching up with your crew. Night or day, this place is always popping with yacht crew banter.

Le Cafe Brun

Nestled in Antibes Old Town, Le Cafe Brun strikes the perfect balance between local charm and yacht crew hangout. Whether you're sun-soaking with a chilled drink or warming up inside its cozy walls, this spot's got vibes for days. Plus, it's set in a former boulangerie, so you know the snacks are legit.

The Absinthe Bar

Get a taste of the green fairy in an underground cellar that feels like stepping back in time. The Absinthe Bar is all about traditional vibes, serving up a variety of absinthe in a spot decked out with Roman masonry and a hat collection that gets more entertaining with each round

FAIR WARNING: DRINK RESPONSIBLY! When you’re out on the town in a yachting hub, don’t forget that everyone knows everyone, have fun and let loose by all means, but please be sensible. The man/woman next to you at the bar could be interviewing you the very next day for a job.

CONNECTING THROUGH CREW HOUSES

These crew houses in Antibes are where it's at – a mix of comfort, community, and great locations. Whether you're fresh to the scene or a seasoned sea dog, these spots have got you covered:

Crew Grapevine

This is the go-to for anyone in yachting looking for a spot on land. Tucked into the heart of Old Antibes, right next to the mega-yacht playground of Port Vauban, Crew Grapevine has three awesome houses that are all about that super-yacht crew life. Think big boats, close mates, and all the insider info you need. Check them out here!

The Glamorgan

Rolling into its 14th year, The Glamorgan is all about giving yacht crew a plush spot to land. Located in the historic center of Antibes, the house boasts that classic South of France vibe with its Renaissance/Italian architecture. It's more than just a place to stay; it's where professional crew become family. Find out more!

Debbie's Crew House

Imagine a tranquil Provencal villa just a stone's throw from Antibes, with both cozy studios and shared spaces where you can mingle or chill by the pool. Run by Debbie and Franco, who are well-connected in the yachting world. Take a peek!

Bohobos Crewhouse

If you're after a spot that's as close to the action as you can get, Bohobos has your back. Just a short walk from Port Vauban and surrounded by the buzz of Antibes old town, it's perfect for both short stays and those looking to kickstart their yachting career. Plus, air-con rooms and balconies mean you can enjoy the Riviera sun in comfort. Have a look…

As with a lot of things, Facebook can be a wealth of information for aspiring yacht crew, make sure you’re part of the Antibes Yacht Crew Accommodation page to get the latest info on the crew houses, apartments to rent and more.

Every spot has its own vibe for connecting and swapping tales with fellow yacht crew. Antibes? It's a great hangout for yachties, packed with cool places to grab a bite, have a laugh, and settle in to your new seafarer life.

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Located on the Cote d’Azur tucked in between Cannes and Nice, Antibes is a vibrant seaside town full of character and the sort of charm you will only find in the South of France. Perhaps for this reason (and a large well-protected port), Antibes had, for a long time, already established itself as the main yachting hub on The French Riviera – no wonder why so many hopeful “greenies” looking to get started in the industry choose this destination every season as their starting out point in yachting.

Similar to most other Mediterranean ports, Antibes screams of history; originally the city was established as Antipolis by the Greeks in the fifth century BC before becoming a part of the Roman empire a good 300 years later. It was not until the fall of the empire and the following centuries of unrest that the city finally came under French rule during the 15 th century. Later on the port became the base of Louis XIV’s navy and in more recent times also suffered German bombardments during WWII due to its’ strategic location. Eventually, the once quaint fishing village became a hotspot for the international jet set and consequently turned into the superyacht port it is known as today – the largest in Europe!

For us yachties Antibes is the perfect place to be based – and to start out in the industry. Nearly all types of yachting facilities and services are found in the area, if not just a step down the coast. You will find a plethora of crew houses, crew agencies, training schools etc. and for those looking for work, most marinas are easy to access making dockwalking fairly straight forward. Yachts of all sizes are moored in the marinas along the riviera and it is both easy and economical to travel to other ports such as Cannes, Nice and Monaco – and even into Italy.

Just a short walk from Port Vauban, inside the city walls the narrow cobblestone streets are full of quaint little cafes, bars, restaurants and small boutiques. Not to be missed is the colourful city market “Le Marché Provençal”, a typical French market boasting farmers’ fresh produce (did anyone say “fromage”?), charcuterie, fruit, flowers, food stalls, local crafts, clothes and fabrics – you name it!

As if this is not enough, Antibes also offers some of the best beaches on the French Riviera. Get yourself a great tan or go explore the South of France by bus and train – or by car if your budget allows. Hiring a car venturing up into the Alps with a few good mates or perhaps setting off on a long-weekend road trip around the villages of Provence is one of those experiences that will make your friends at home green with envy. France has so much to offer and it would be almost criminal not to take advantage of it while you are there!

One thing is for sure; Antibes and the Cote d’Azur will stay with you forever. Perhaps you will even follow in the footsteps of 100s if not 1000s of other yachties and settle here one day. Bienvenu!

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1 Reserve crew house well in advance The yachting hubs get very busy during the season with crew houses known to be fully booked from the end of March throughout June-ish. If you decide to stay in a crew house, then it is vital to make a reservation as soon as you know when you will be going. Make sure to bring a printed confirmation. A listing of crew houses can be found in the Crew Houses-section. Alternatively, you also have the option of staying in a hostel. HostelWorld is a brilliant tool to help you find the most suitable hostels for soon-to-be-yachties.

2 Passport- and visa copy Keep with you a laminated copy of your passport and any visa you may be required. This way you limit the risk of being stuck overseas without any sort of ID. Include your emergency contact numbers on the backside and possibly also your blood type.

3. Credit Card numbers Make a note of your credit card numbers and the related lost/stolen telephone help line. You can leave them on a note with your family, for instance.

4 Local Transport Whether you are headed to Antibes, Cannes, Monaco or Nice public transportation is quite good and affordable and will get you there easily. During the evenings or on public holidays (or when the French go on strike) your options can be somewhat limited. Tell the driver where you need to go, and he will normally let you know where to get off. If you plan on using buses and trains on a regular basis, then you can save yourself a fair amount of money by getting a weekly pass.

Watch your belongings when using public transportation. Several cases of crew having lost bags, phones etc. have been reported in the past.

Airport: On the Nice Airport website you will find updated information about departures and arrivals along with other information about the airport itself.

Bus to/from the airport: Line LR200H (Public bus – click to see schedule) Nice Airport Antibes Golfe Juan – Cannes: 1.50 Euros (no large bills, preferably coins)

Airport Shuttle (click to see schedules) Nice Airport Monaco-Menton Line 110: 16.50*/22 Euros Nice Airport Cannes Express Line 210: 16.50*/22 Euros Nice Airport Antibes-Golfe Juan Line 250: 11Euros * Price for passengers less than 26 years old

Airport Bus Stops Bus LR200H stops at Aeroport-Promenade, a hundred meters away from terminal 1 (use Exit A1). If you are travelling to or from terminal 2 use the airport shuttle to connect to terminal 1. Airport Shuttle Line 110: Terminal 1, Bus Platform 2 Terminal 2, Bus Platform 2 Airport Shuttle Line 210: Terminal 1, Bus Platform 3 Terminal 2, Bus Platform 3 Airport Shuttle Line 250: Terminal 1, Bus Platform 6 Terminal 2, Bus Platform 1

Buses in Antibes Once in Antibes, you will easily recognize the pink/white public buses, also known as Envibus. You will find the main bus station at Place General de Gaulle. Bus tickets are sold from the Envibus outlets and automatic ticket dispensers. They are valid for one hour with connections allowed during this time. Discounted bus passes are available from the outlets and ticket dispensers making it even cheaper to get around!

Taxi: The taxi stand is found outside the airport, just follow the Taxis-sign. In Terminal 1 use exit A1 and in Terminal 2 use exit A3. For matters of safety you may consider declining anyone offering you an alternative private ride, although do keep in mind that many private limousine companies also offers the service. Taxi Rates from Nice Airport: Antibes: 60 Euros Cannes: 80 Euros Monaco: 90 Euros Nice City Centre: 32 Euros

Taxis in Antibes can be booked at +33 04 93 67 67 67

Train: To get to Antibes by train transfer to the regional fast train know as the TER at Gare Nice-St Augustin or Gare Nice-Ville. There you can jump on the TER Line 3, direction Les Arcs or TER Line 4, direction Mandeliu-La-Napoule. To get to Monaco, get the TER Line 4, direction Vintimille (Ventimiglia-Stazione).

Prices vary depending on the distance and time of the day, you will be traveling, but count on less than 5 Euros. You can book online on the SNCF website or pay in the ticket office.

Train passes are know as “ZOU Hebdo. It is a weekly pass between 2 points of your choice on the TER coastal train. It gives you huge discounts (up to 75%) and is perfect for dockwalkers! If you are under 26 years of age, you pay 15 Euros for a card which gives you 50% discount on every train for up to 3 people. Between June and September, the stations offer a “ZOU Pass” for 15. This gives you UNLIMITED one-day train travel on the TER network, which is super useful for long distances e. g. between Monaco and Mandelieu etc. To save yourself a lot of money, inquire about the current plans at any train station. Happy train travels and once again, watch your belongings!

Tram: To get on the train, you will need to travel by Tram line 2 to either Gare Nice-St Augustin or Gare Nice-Ville. You can catch the tram by exit A0 in Terminal 1 or exit A2 in Terminal 2.

Trams start at 8am and stop running from somewhere between19.00 -21.00h all depending on the day of the week. For further info, please see the Tram Schedule The tram fare is FREE if you travel to the Grand Arenas-station. All other stations are 1.50 Euros. Going TO the airport make sure to get the AEROPORT connection and NOT the CADAM – they are easily confused! !

Alternatively, you can also take the Aeroport Direct-bus which operates early mornings and evenings to get to the train station.

Uber: Another popular option is Uber, the door-to-door service. Once you have downloaded the app, you can check the price to your destination and book your ride via the app. Pricier than the bus and the train, but it will get you to your destination safely and without any uncertainties.

5. ATMs: A few good pointers to how you can save money / avoid being scammed when using ATMs and shopping with your bank card overseas;

– ALWAYS withdraw in LOCAL currency (US$ in US, EUROS in EU/Euro zone, GBP in UK, Rand in South Africa, Swiss Francs in Switzerland etc. )

– ALWAYS decline conversion (leave it to your own bank)

– ALWAYS pay good attention to the transaction fee – in particular in areas with lots of nightlife. (one yachty experienced being charged 50 USD in Cancun just to withdraw 100 USD! ! ! )

– Some ATMs will offer quite large amounts (to make a larger profit from the transaction). In such case, see what your alternative options are.

Check out this great explanatory video where you will see how it works in real life. Potentially, it will save you a lot of money!

6 Get a local SIM card Getting yourself set up with a local telephone number is not strictly required. Yet, people prefer to call local numbers rather than overseas numbers despite everyone being on WhatsApp these days. Furthermore, you may avoid any roaming charges associated with your current provider.

In France many yachties use Free Mobile Sosh Mobile

Free Mobile is the most widely used service by yachties in the South of France. The closest Free Mobile store is in the Antibes Centre Commercial by the big Carrefour hypermarket as well as in Cap 3000 (shopping centre by Nice Airport) in Nice. All are open Mon-Saturday, but with different closing times. Check out the Free store locator.

As soon as you have a local number make sure to include it on your CV and business card as well as updating your number with any crew agencies you are signed up with.

7. Print business cards and CVs

The sooner you have your CV and business cards (the French call it a Carte de Visite) printed, the sooner you will be ready to start the job hunt.

Both clip art and templates are available for free online. The very simple design above was made using Canva (which also offers great templates for your CV). They even give you the option to include nautical themes such as an anchor, a lighthouse, a compass, a sail, waves, a rising sun, a dolphin you name it…

Alternatively, for a very minimal fee you can have a professional designer create a print-ready professional looking business card (and CVs) on FIVERR. The design below includes double-sided design and unlimited revisions. This business card was designed by a designer starting her design service at just 5 USD.

Make sure to include the following information: Position Name Telephone / WhatsApp / Skype Short objective / Available for Daywork, Freelance, Deliveries, Full-time or Part Time work as applies to you Qualifications Photo (optional, although it will help the recipient remember you) QR code* with link to your CV

*Free QR codes can easily be generated online. Next, download the scannable code and include it with your business card.

Your business card does not have to be the highest print quality available, but obviously the better quality the more it will stand out. Many yachties use Moo. com and VistaPrint. com. Both are great services and well-recommended. You can work on this in advance and have your business cards delivered straight to your crew house or your home address prior to traveling to Antibes, although doing so you will not be able to include a local number.

Locally, yachties have been recommending business card- and CV printing in these locations (among others): Antibes Imprimerie 5, rue Vauban S. G. S. Print 26, rue Lacan

How many cards and CVs to print is up to you to decide, but somewhere around 50-100 CVs and perhaps 200 business cards should do you fine to begin with. It is easy to have more printed, if necessary.

As for printing CVs, one important thing to remember is that if you work on it or make prints in a public internet cafe etc. always remember to delete your CV off the computer, when you are done.

8. Get to know the ports Finding out which ports are most popular with superyachts is essential, obviously. Pick the brains of others staying in your crew house or hostel. They will most likely know where to go. Some marinas will be way better for dockwalking than others. Some may be gated, while others may have easy access. Some may have lots of large yachts, while others are for small pleasure yachts with no professional crew on board.

And then there are the shipyards, where there is always work going on. They will usually have security by the gate, often with strict security measures. There is a good reason for that; other than providing security for their clients, with a lot of heavy machinery moving around and the type of work going on, dockwalking can be dangerous, in particular for newcomers to yachting. Generally, dockwalking is not recommended in shipyards. Instead try and meet crew in the yachty bars after work.

Here is a list of some of the marinas and shipyards popular with superyachts in

FRANCE / ITALY

Antibes: Port Vauban, IYCA* Juan-Les-Pins: Port Gallice Golfe Juan: Port Camille Rayon Cannes: Port de Cannes, Port Pierre Canto Nice: Port de Nice Monaco: Port Hercules, Port de Fontvielle La Ciotat: La Citotat Shipyards** San Remo: Portosole Imperia: Porto Maurizio Genoa: Porto Antico, Molo Vecchio, Marina Genova Aeroporto Viareggio: Porto di Viareggio * Gated Marina ** Gated Shipyard dockwalking not encouraged

You can use MarineTraffic to see how busy the various ports in your area are.

9 Network There is little doubt that he large majority of crew jobs goes through word of mouth. For this reason, it is really important for you to start building a good network within the industry already from Day 1.

The more people, who knows you are looking for work, the larger are your chances of finding work. It is often seen that a yacht already employing a dayworker or two needs more dayworkers the following day. In such a case the captain will nearly always ask the dayworkers if they know of anyone else, who may be available. That’s where you get in the picture, but only if you have an established network. Here are a few of ideas of how to do that;

First off, build a good reputation for yourself as being friendly and helpful and be sociable.

When you do yachting courses meet up for a drink or two after training is over and connect with everyone attending the course on Facebook. If you do your STCW and other entry-level training keep in touch with your fellow students. Stay in a crew house instead of private accommodation. If you stay in a crew house be sociable with everyone. It is no secret that sailors like a drink or three. Neither is it a secret that the best way to meet yacht crew is either when dayworking or in the bars. When you daywork, be friendly and sociable with everyone on board without interfering with their work. You may run into them in the bar one of the coming days or perhaps in years from now on a different yacht! Try not to miss out on any yachting events such as boat shows, crew events, webinars or crew dinners. These events will normally be announced ahead of time in the Yacht Crew Facebook groups, among others. When you meet people in the industry, share your business card and within reason ask them if you may add that person on Facebook. Use Facebook to build your network. Set up an account purely for yachting and add other yachties and industry professionals. Be active with posting photos etc. , which gives them something to comment on. Make sure, they can tag you in job posts. In the Facebook group covering your current location ask if there is anyone, who might be interested to meet up. You could ask if there is anyone from your country in town or if there is anyone interested in participating in an activity that you both share (rent a car to go exploring for the weekend, go for a run, go to the beach, go on a hike, go to the movies, meet up for a drink, go to watch rugby or Champions League in a bar, go out for a pizza etc. ).

After work many venture out for a drink just to get off the boat for a little while. Crew tend to frequent the same bars, no matter where in the world, they are located. Some of the more popular yachty bars in the area are;

Antibes The Duke The Hopstore The Blue Lady) Cannes Ma Nolans Monaco Starsn Bars Nice Ma Nolans San Remo (Italy) The Red Lion

Long story short, making a good name for yourself and being proactive in your quest to build a larger network will pay off, eventually. The more people you know, the larger are the chances that work will come to you. Good luck!

10. Weekly budget Make your money last as long as possible. As simple as that may sound, you will have a fair few expenses including; Travel insurance Airfare Local transportation Accommodation Printing of business cards and CVs Mobile phone Food Drinks Training & ENG/1 Unforeseen expenses

Your expenses will vary all depending on the location. South of France is by far the most expensive destination in Europe, while Palma is not exactly super cheap either. Fort Lauderdale is somewhere in between.

To keep you going for as long as possible, it is really important to keep your expenses in control. A good way to make your money stretch a bit longer is to create a weekly budget for the expenses mentioned above. When you reach your weekly set budget for beers, then you know to kick back on that account for the next few days or perhaps you can go all in on cold beers and wine on Sunday afternoon

You can also save a fair amount of money on making your own food or sharing with others rather than going out for pizzas, kebabs and burgers.

In Antibes some have been using the local campsites in the past, which saved them a bunch of money. Unfortunately, camping is unavailable in many other locations, including Palma. Many end up renting a private room or share a flat with other job seeking yachties. These options are cheaper than most crew houses and hostels, but keep in mind the importance of networking, which will be limited in particular when renting a private room. If you choose to stay in a hostel or in a crew house inquire about prices prior to booking. You can find a list of crew houses and hostels in the crew house section.

There is also money to be saved on local transportation. To get you around, you can buy a second hand bicycle or moped on Facebook or travel by bus and train instead of by taxi, which is not exactly cheap in the South of France. Uber is also available as a somewhat economical alternative to jumping in a taxi. Most public transportation will offer discounts on multiple journeys or day passes so look into that. There are links posted in the Local Transport-section.

When it comes to printing business cards, then you can have FREE business cards printed on VistaPrint. They come with a small advert on the backside, but they do the job alright!

Phone plans continue to change, so it is impossible to say which one is cheapest and which one suits your needs best, but also there you can save yourself a bunch. Shop around, check online rates and if in doubt, ask on Antibes Yacht Crew to see what other crew recommends. Seemingly, most local crew use Free Mobile. You can find them in the Antibes Centre Commercial by the big Carrefour hypermarket.

Finding daywork is obviously a complete game changer when it comes to your budget. Suddenly, you have an income, which will make life so much easier plus you spend less if you eat on board. Keep spending your money wisely. You never know when you will find work next.

Putting a number on any of the expenses mentioned above is nearly impossible, as we are all different. Some will not mind sleeping in a tent, while others may want to share an AirBnB rental apartment. Some may be partying everyday while others will meet up for a cup of coffee here and there. Some may not find any daywork (it is not entirely uncommon, unfortunately), while others find daywork on day 1. In Antibes, count on a monthly budget in the range of 2,000 Euros overall (not including training and medical expenses).

Watch over your money like a hawk! It is not rocket science; if you piss it away, apart from having a good time, your job hunt may come to an end much sooner.

11. Training Having the right credentials is key to finding a job on a yacht. In an industry that is surrounded by rules and regulations, there is just no way around it. Common for all crew, you must have your STCW/10 Basic Safety Training (sometimes referred to as STCW/95) and the ENG/1 or a similar seafarer medical certificate.

The minimum requirements to work on a yacht depends on the position you are looking for;

Deckhand: STCW/10, Powerboat 1+2 including VHF Stewardess: STCW/10, Food & Hygiene Level 2 Engineer: STCW/10, AEC Chef: STCW/10, Ship’s Cook Certificate Desirable courses, which will improve your chances of finding work: Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) (all crew) Personal Water Craft Instructor (PWC Instructor) (Deckhands) Yachtmaster Offshore (Deckhands) Silver Service (Stewardesses)

If these courses are not available in your current location, you can do them in Antibes, Palma, Fort Lauderdale and UK – among others but remember to book your courses well in advance!

In the Crew Positions section, you can read more about which certificates are necessary to work in the position you are looking for and to progress up the ranks.

Course prices vary hugely between destinations. In countries such as South Africa, the Philippines and various Eastern European countries, you will find some of the best prices. In the UK and US prices are fairly reasonable while in Palma and Antibes some prices are at the higher end of the scale. It definitely pays to compare prices between the schools if you are on a somewhat tight budget. Do keep in mind any added travel expenses should you decide to do courses in other locations. Also make sure whether or not VAT is included in the course price. Some schools list their prices excluding VAT.

There are a number of training schools in Antibes. All of them have a good reputation, and prices are mostly about the same. Some may offer you 10% Palma Yacht Crew discount off some courses, but you will have to inquire directly.

Courses available in Antibes include (but are not limited to)

STCW/10 Powerboat Level 1+2 Yachtmaster Offshore and Ocean Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) PWC Proficiency / Instructor GMDSS OOW modules AEC 1 Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 Silver Service G. U. E. S. T. interior modules Medical training

Below, you find a list of schools conducting courses for yacht crew in Antibes;

CREW TRAINING IN ANTIBES STCW: Antibes Ship Training Bluewater Yachting D&B Training Seascope Maritime Academy Zephyr Yachting

Deck Training: Antibes Ship Training (RYA) Bluewater Training (MCA, RYA) D&B Training (MCA, RYA) OceanPro (RYA) Seascope Maritime Training (RYA) Zephyr Yachting (MCA, RYA)

Engineer Training: Bluewater Yachting (MCA) Seascope Maritime Training (MCA) Zephyr Yachting (MCA)

Interior Training: Antibes Ship Training (G. U. E. S. T. ) Bluewater Yachting (G. U. E. S. T. ) Interior Training Academy (G. U. E. S. T. ) Magnum Butlers International (G. U. E. S. T. ) Seascope Maritime Training (G. U. E. S. T. ) Zephyr Yachting

Galley Training: Bluewater Yachting Ocean Wave Monaco

Medical Training: Bluewater Yachting (MCA) Marine Medical Antibes (MCA)

You have many other alternatives to these training providers in other locations, including in Spain, UK, Eastern Europe, US, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, just to name a few.

If you have any questions, you can always ask on Antibes Yacht Crew!

Good luck to you and enjoy the South of France!

SUPERYACHT MARINAS ON THE COTE DAZUR

Get to know the ports Finding out which ports are most popular with superyachts is essential, obviously. Pick the brains of others staying in your crew house or hostel. They will most likely know where to go. Some marinas will be way better for dockwalking than others. Some may be gated, while others may have easy access. Some may have lots of large yachts, while others are for small pleasure yachts with no professional crew on board.

Ajaccio Port Ajaccio Charles Ornano Capitainerie du Port Charles Ornano, Boulevard Charles Bonaparte, 20090 Ajaccio GPS: 41 55′ 09” N – 008 44′ 06” E Tel: +33 (0)495 223 198 VHF: 09 Email: port. charlesornano@ville-ajaccio. fr Web: https: //en. portidicorsica. com/ajaccio-charles-ornano

Bastia Port Toga Capitainerie du Port Toga, 20200 Ville di Pietrabugno GPS: 42 42′ 58” N – 009 27′ 38” E Tel: +33 (0)495 349 070 VHF: 09 Email: port. toga@orange. fr Web: https: //en. portidicorsica. com/port-toga

Vieux Port (Old Port) Capitainerie du Vieux Port, Quai de la Madonetta, 20200 Bastia GPS: 42 41′ 07” N – 009 27′ 02” E Tel: +33 (0)495 313 110 VHF: 09 Email: vieuxport@bastia. corsica Web: https: //en. portidicorsica. com/vieux-port-bastia

Bonifacio Marina Bonifacio Port De Plaisance, Quai Noel Beretti, 20169 Bonifacio GPS: 41 23′ 20” N – 009 09′ 80” E Tel: +33 (0)495 731 007 / +33 (0)613 457 034 VHF: 09 Email: info@bonifaciomarina. com Web: www. bonifacio-marina. corsica/en/

Calvi Port Xavier Colonna GPS: 42 34′ 1” N – 008 45′ 8” E Tel: +33 (0)495 651 060 VHF: 09 Email: portplaisance@ville-calvi. fr Web: www. portplaisancecalvi. fr

Girolata Port de Girolata Capitainerie du Port, Girolata, 20147 Osani GPS: 42 20′ 57” N – 008 36′ 47” E Tel: +33 (0)495 500 252 / +33 (0)757 067 025 VHF: 09 WhatsApp: +33 (0)757 067 025 Web: www. port-girolata. com

Macinaggio Port de Macinaggio Capitainerie du Port, 20248 Macinaggio GPS: 42 57′ 07” N – 009 27′ 03” E Tel: +33(0)495 354 257 VHF: 09 / 16 Email: port. macinaggio@organge. fr Web: www. portmacinaggio. com/en/

Porto Vecchio Marina Porto Vecchio Capitainerie de Porto Vecchio, La Marine, 20137 Porto Vecchio GPS: 41 35′ 04” N – 009 17′ 01” E Tel: +33 (0)495 701 793 VHF: 09 Email: port@portivechju. corsica Web: https: //en. portidicorsica. com/port-porto-vecchio

Solenzara Port de Solenzara GPS: 41 51’26” N – 009 24′ 9” E Tel: +33 (0)495 574 642 VHF: 09 Email: capitaineriedesolenzara@wanadoo. fr Web: https: //en. portidicorsica. com/port-solenzara

Antibes Port Vauban Avenue de Verdun, 06600 Antibes GPS: 43 35′ 4” N – 007 08′ 32.0” E Tel: +33 (0)492 916 000 +33 (0)493 347 404 VHF: 09 Email: contact@vauban21. com or port@vauban. net Web: www. leportvauban. com

IYCA Port Vauban, 06600 Antibes GPS: 43 35’4” N – 007 08 E Tel: +33 (0) 493 343 030 VHF: 09 Email: iyca@iycantibes. com Web: www. iycantibes. com

Beaulieu sur Mer Port de Beaulieu Boulevard General Leclerc, 06310 Beaulieu-sur-Mer GPS: 43 42′ 5” N – 007 20′ 4” E Tel: +33 (0)493 011 049 VHF: 09 Email: info@portdebeaulieu. com Web: www. portdebeaulieu. com

Cannes Cannes Vieux Port (Old Harbour) Promenade de la Pantiero, Gare Maritime, 06400 Cannes GPS: 43 32 7N – 007 01’E Tel: +33 (0)492 987 020 VHF: 12/16 Email: VPDC@IGYMarinas. com Web: www. igymarinas. com/marinas/vieux-port-de-cannes/

Port Pierre Canto Boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes GPS: 43 32 28.0”N – 007 01′ 49.6 E Tel: +33 (0)492 188 484 VHF: 09 Email: portpierrecanto@ville-cannes. fr

Cap dAil Port de Plaisance de Cap dAil SPPC, Capitainerie, Pord de Cap dAil, 06320 Cap dAil GPS: 4343,4 N – 00724,9E Tel: +33 (0)493 782 846 VHF: 09 Email: directeur@portdecapdail. com Web: www. portdecapdail. fr

Golfe Juan Port Camille Rayon Quai Napoleon, 06220, Golfe Juan Location: 43 34 N – 007 05 E Tel: +33 (0)493 633 030 VHF: 09 Email: port@portcamillerayon. net Web: www. portcamillerayon. net

Juan-Les-Pins Port Gallice 47 Boulevard Baudoin, 06160 Juan Les Pins Cap dAntibesGPS: 43 33.8 N – 007 06.7 E Tel: +33 (0)492 937 440 VHF: 09 Email: contact@port-gallice. fr Web: www. port-gallice. fr

Mandelieu La Napoule Port La Napoule 06213 Mandelieu Cedex GPS: 43 31′ 5” N – 006 56.7 E Tel: +33 (0) 492 977 777 VHF: 09 Email: portlanapoule@portlanapoule. com Web: www. portlanapoule. com

Marseille Vieux-Port de Marseille Quai Marcel Pagnol, 13007 Marseille GPS: 43 17.3 N – 005 22.0 E Tel: +33 (0)491 997 560 or +33 (0)632 875 239 VHF: 09 Email: capitainerie. vieux-port@ampmetropole. fr Web: www. marseille-provence. fr/index. php/les-ports-de-plaisance/le-vieux-port

Menton Port de Menton Garavan Terre Plein du Nouveau Port, 06500 Menton GPS: 43 470 N – 007 314 E Tel: +33 (0)492 010 730 VHF: 09 Email: contact@portsmenton. fr Web: www. ports-menton. fr/le-port-de-garavan/

Nice Port de Nice 2 Quai dEntrecasteaux, 06300 Nice GPS: 43 41′ 5” N – 007 17.1′ E Tel: +33 (0) 493 217 217 VHF: 09 /12 Email: nice-plaisance@cote-azur. cci. fr

Sete IGY Sete Marina Orsetti Basin, Sete GPS: 43 24’07” N – 003 42.08 E Tel: +33 (0)486 113 436 / (0)486 113 437 VHF: 09/12 Email: sete@igymarinas. com Web: www. igymarinas. com/marinas/igy-sete-marina/

St Jean-Cap-Ferrat Port St Jean-Cap-Ferrat GPS: 43 41′ 5” N – 007 2′ 1” E Tel: +33 (0)493 764 545 VHF: 09 Email: location@portcapferrat. fr Web: www. portcapferrat. fr

St Tropez Vieux Port de Saint Tropez GPS: 43 16′ 00” N – 006 38′ 00” E Tel: +33 (0) 494 566 870 VHF: 09 Email: capitainerie@portsainttropez. com Web: www. portsainttropez. com

Marina de Port Grimaud 28 Rue du Fer a Cheval, 83310 Port Grimaud GPS: 4316 N – 00635’3 E Tel: +33 (0)494 560 245 VHF: 09/12 Email: capitainerie@port-grimaud. fr Web: www. marina-port-grimaud. com

Toulon Port de Toulon Vielle Darse Quai de Petit-Rang, 83000 Toulon GPS: 43071 N – 005558 E Tel: +33 (0)494 228 860 VHF: 09 Email: tlvd@var. cci. fr Web: www. plaisance-rade-toulon. fr/ports/toulon-vieille-darse/

Villefranche sur Mer Port de Villefranche Quai de la Corderie, 06230 Villefranche sur Mer GPS: 43 42’N – 007 18.7E Tel: +33 (0)489 045 370 VHF: 09 Email: port. villefranche@cote-azur. cci. fr Web: www. riviera-ports. com

SHIPYARDS – France La Ciotat La Citotat Shipyards ** 46 Quai F. Mitterand, 13600 La Ciotat GPS: 43 10.36N – 005 36.84E Tel: +33 (0)442 838 020 VHF: 09 Email: infos@laciotat-shipyards. com Web: www. laciotat-shipyards. com

Marseille Palumbo SY ** Boulevard des Bassins de Radoub, Formes 3&6, 13002 Marseille GPS: 431914.4N – 0052142.9E Tel: +33 (0)491 132 190 VHF: 12 Email: info@palumbosy. com Web: www. palumbosy. com/network/psy-marseille/

Sud Marine Shipyard ** Boulevard des Bassins de Radoub, Formes 1,2&7, 13002 Marseille GPS: 431914N – 0052142E Tel: +33 (0)491 636 862 / (0)491 025 397 VHF: 12 Email: info@sudmarine-shipyard. com Web: www. sudmarine-shipyard. com

Toulon IMS Shipyard ** Parc dActivites Marines, 83430 Saint-Mandrier sur Mer GPS: IMS 300: 430450N – 0055421E IMS 700: 430501N – 0055354E Tel: +33 (0)494 305 494 VHF: 12 / 16 Email: contact@ims-shipyard. com Web: www. ims-shipyard. com

** Gated Shipyard dockwalking not encouraged

MONACO Monaco:

Monaco Marine 14 Quai Antoine 1er, 98000 Monaco GPS: 43 44′ 06.0” N – 007 25′ 32.0” E Tel: +377 97 976 060 VHF: 16 Email: commercial@monacomarine. com Web: www. monacomarine. com/en/monaco

Port Hercule 30 Quai lHirondelle, 98000 Monaco GPS: 43 44′ 06.0” N – 007 25′ 32.0” E Tel: +377 97 773 000 VHF: 12 Email: info@ports-monaco. com Web: www. ports-monaco. com/en/the-hercule-port/hercules-port-in-detail. html

Port de Fontvielle Quai Jean-Charles REY, 98000 Monaco GPS: 43 43’00.0” N – 007 25′ 00.0” E Tel: +377 97 773 015 VHF: 09 Email: info@ports-monaco. com Web: www. ports-monaco. com

* Gated Marina ** Gated Shipyard dockwalking not encouraged

24/7 Urgency On-Duty Dentist Tel: +33 (0)8 91 150 569 / +33 (0)8 92 566 766 (0.80 €/min) – Be sure to have your postal code ready

Antibes Carla Schimann 33 Boulevard du Président Wilson, 06600 Antibes Tel: +33 (0)4 93 670 909 Email: [email protected]

Lucien Bensoussan 11 Avenue Robert Soleau, 06600 Antibes Tel: +33 (0)4 93 345 050 / (0)6 66 142 281 Web: www.bensoussan-lucien-chirurgiens-dentistes.fr/en/

Irina Grigore 35 Avenue Amiral Courbet, Le Royal Beach, 06160 Juan les Pins Tel: +33 (0)4 93 610 628 Web: www.dr-irina-teodora-grigore.chirurgiens-dentistes.fr/

Pierre Seneca 5 Boulevard Pinède, 06160 Antibes Tel: +(33 0)4 93 612 179

Walter van Willigen Le Regency 2 Boulevard Baptistin Ardisson, 06600 Juan Les Pins Tel: +33 (0)4 93 679 747

Cannes Bruno Cohen 4 Rue Etats Unis, 06400 Cannes Tel: +33 (0)493 680 505 Web: www.dr-cohen-bruno.chirurgiens-dentistes.fr/

La Ciotat Fabienne Capon-Matthews 32 Quai François Mitterand, 13600 La Ciotat Tel: +33 (0)4 42 704 611

Bernard Dayez Résidence Port St Jean Bât 3, 2 Avenue Vieux Moulins Tel: +33 (0)4 42 835 595

Marseille Giancarlo Bianca 65 Avenue du Prado, 13008 Marseille Tel: +33 (0)4 91 530 105 Web: www.selarl-giancarlo-bianca-et-associes.chirurgiens-dentistes.fr

Philippe Mani 60 Rue République, 13002 Marseille Tel: +33 (0)4 91 905 929

Nice Claude Bouganim 13 Avenue Durante, 06000 Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 93 876 285

Henriette Thiercelin 32 Rue Gounod, 06000 Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 97 257 068

Saint Tropez Alain Moreu 56 Rue Gambetta, 83990 Saint Tropez Tel: +33 (0)4 94 971 637

Jean-Pierre Zerbib 7 Boulevard Louis Blanc, 83990 Saint Tropez Tel: +33 (0)4 94 548 043

Laurent Beaupere 8 Place du Marché, 83330 Port Grimaud Tel: +33 (0)4 94 434 000 Web: www.dr-beaupere-chirurgien-dentiste.fr/en/

Toulon Celine Macioce & Marc Lighezzolo-Sallaberry 4 Quai Jules Guesde, 83430 Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer Tel: +33 (0)4 94 639 767 Web: www.dentistes-macioce-et-lighezzolo.fr/

Alain De Gueydon 462 Avenue République, 83000 Toulon Tel: +33(0)4 94 413 348

Dr. Tozza-Sudre 98 Cours Lafayette, 83000 Toulon Tel: +33 (0)4 94 413 910

GENERAL PRACTICE & ENG/1

Riviera Medical Services (English Language Service) Tel: +33 (0)4 93 261 270 Web: www.rivieramedical.com

Antibes S.O.S. Médecins (on-call doctor) 3 Avenue Joffre, 06160 Juan-Les-Pins Tel: +33 (0)8 25 067 000 or 3624 (0.15 €/min) Web: www.sosmedecins.com/patient/carte

Dr Bruno Lavagne (ENG/1) “Le Vendome” C , 4 Chemin du Tanit Juan Les Pins, 06160 Antibes Tel: +33 (0)6 61 150 307 Email: [email protected] Web: https://bruno-lavagne.docvitae.fr/

Dr Eric Chadoutaud Le Palais Mace, 5 Boulevard Albert 1er, 06600 Antibes Tel: +33 (0)4 92 909 030

Dr Michel Lauzel (Norwegian Seafarer Medicals) 4 Rue Vauban, 06600 Antibes Tel: +33 (0)4 93 346 717

Dr. Diane Hintzy 3 Avenue Maréchal Joffre, Juan Les Pins, 06160 Antibes Tel: +33 (0)4 97 217 070

Centre de Soins Maeday Antibes Villa Thalia, 608 Avenue jules Grec, 06600 Antibes Tel: +33 (0)4 22 580 485 Web: www.maeday.fr

Cannes S.O.S. Médecins Tel: +33 (0)8 25 005 004 Web: www.sosmedecins.com/patient/carte

Dr. Gerard Dessyn 110 Blvd Eugene Gazagnaire, 06400 Cannes Tel: +33 (0)4 93 432 924

Golfe Juan Golfe Juan Medical Practice – Dr. Christopher Besse (ENG/1) 74 Avenue de la Liberté, 2nd Floor, 06220 Golfe-Juan Tel: +33 (0)6 47 452 288 Web: www.eng1.fr

Menton S.O.S. Médecins Menton 3 Rue Max Barel, 06500 Menton Tel: +33 (0)4 93 414 141 Web: www.sosmedecins.com/patient/carte

Nice S.O.S. Médecins Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 938 501 01 or 3624 (0.15 €/min) Web: www.sosmedecins-france.fr/association/sos-medecins-nice/

Dr A La Marca 19 Rue de la Liberté, 06000, France Tel: +33 (0)4 890 399 64 / +33 (0)6 11 406 138 Web: www.drlamarca.weebly.com

Centre de Soins Maeday Nice 29 Avenu Simone Veil, 1er étage, 06200 Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 225 804 86 Web: www.maeday.fr

La Ciotat S.O.S. Médecins Toulon Tel: +33(0)4 941 433 33 or 3624 (0.15 €/min) Web: www.sosmedecins.com/patient/carte

Nicolas Giorgi 6 Rue Jean Baptiste Reynier, 13600 La Ciotat Tel: +33 (0)4 42 085 362 / +33 (0)6 60 066 161

Marseille S.O.S. Médecins Marseille Tel: 3624 (0.15 €/min) Web: www.sosmedecins.com/patient/carte

Dr Michael Strom Tejsen (Norwegian Seafarer Medicals) 1174 Chemin des Gibertes aux Vignes de Rima, 13580 La Fare-les-Oliviers ,Bouches-du-Rhône +33(0)6 11 390 355

Saint Tropez Dr. Marc Cheynier 1 Place Alphonse Celli, 83990 Saint Tropez Tel: +33 (0)4 94 978 860

Dr. Boumendil Franck 25 Avenue Paul Roussel, 83990 Saint-Tropez Tel: +33 (0)4 94 970 638

Dr. Sylvie Hoden 12 Rue Georges Clemenceau, 83990 Saint Tropez Tel: +33 (0)4 94 548 956

Dr. Elisabeth Malbernat 45 Rue du General Allard, 83990 Saint Tropez Tel: +33 (0)4 94 978 551

Toulon S.O.S. Médecins Toulon Tel: +33(0)4 941 433 33 or 3624 (0.15 €/min) Web: www.sosmedecins.com/patient/carte

Valbonne Dr. Jolanda Weerts (Norwegian & Belgian Seafarer Medicals) Vallis Bona, 4D Place de la Vignasse, 06560 Valbonne Tel: +33 (0)4 929 213 84 Web: www.drweerts.com

HOSPITALS & MEDICAL CENTERS

Antibes SOS MÉDECINS Antibes 3 avenue Joffre, 06160 Juan-Les-Pins Tel National: 3624 (0.15 € / min) Tel: +33 (0)8 25 067 000

L’Hopital d’Antibes Juan Les Pins 107 Avenue de Nice, 06606 Antibes Tel: +33 (0)4 97 247 748 or +33 (0)4 97 247 777 Web: https://www.ch-antibes.fr/fr/Urgences/2/72

Hospital Fontonne – emergencies Route Nationale 7 Tel: +33 (0)4 97 247 777

Clinique Wilson 28 Avenue Gaston bourgeois Tel: +33 (0)4 92 935 656

Masion Médicale d’Antibes Palais des Congrès, 60 Chemin des Sables, 06600 Antibes Tel: +33(0)4 92 383 535 Web: www.mmf-sante.fr/maison-medicale-antibes/

Cannes SOS Médecins Cannes Grasse 41, avenue Maurice Jean Pierre, 06110 Le Cannet Tel National: 3624 (0.15€/mn) Tel: +33 (0)8 25 005 004 (0.15€/mn)

Hôpital Broussailles 24-hour emergency service 15 Avenue des Broussailles Tel: +33 (0)4 93 697 000

Maison Médicale de Cannes Immeuble Center-Bay, 155 Avenue Francis Toner, 06150 Cannes la Bocca Tel: +33(0)4 93 497 241 Web: www.mmf-sante.fr/maison-medicale-cannes/

La Ciotat Nouvelle Clinique de La Ciotat Boulevard La Martine, 13600 La Ciotat Tel: +33 (0)4 42 711 471 Web: www.clinique-de-la-ciotat.fr

Marseille Hôpital Nord Pavillon de l’Étoile, Chemin des Bourrely, 13-15 Marseille Tel: +33 (0)4 91 964 444 Web: http://fr.ap-hm.fr/service/urgences-hopital-nord

Hôpital Saint Joseph 26 Boulevard de Louvain, 13285 Marseille Tel: +33 (0)4 91 806 500 / +33 (0)4 91 806 670 (Urgency) Web: www.hopital-saint-joseph.fr

Hôpital de la Timone 264 Rue Saint-Pierre, 13385 Marseille Tel: +33 (0)9 13 800 00 Web: http://fr.ap-hm.fr/nos-hopitaux/hopital-de-la-timone

Nice SOS Médecins Nice Tel. national : 3624 (0.15 € / min) Tel: +33 (0)4 93 850 101

Hôpital Pasteur (24-hour emergency service) 30 Voie Romaine – 06001 Nice Tel: +33 (0) 4 92 037 777 Web: www.chu-nice.fr/nos-hopitaux/hopital-pasteur

Clinique du Parc Imperial (24-hour emergency service) 28 Boulevard du Tzarewitch, 06000 Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 92 077 575 / +33 (0)4 92 077 812 (emergency) Web: www.clinique-parc-imperial.fr

Clinique St. Georges (24- hour emergency service) 2 Avenue de Rimiez, 06105 Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 93 817 150 / +33 (0)4 92 267 777 (emergency) Web: www.clinique-saint-george.com

Saint Tropez Hôpital Saint Tropez 559 Sentier de Gassin, 83580 Gassin Tel: +33 (0)4 98 125 000 / +33 (0)4 98 125 308 (Urgency) Web: www.ch-saint-tropez.fr

Toulon Hôpital de Sainte Musse 54 Rue Henri Sainte Claire Deville, 83000 Toulon Tel: +33 (0)4 94 145 000 Web: http://www.ch-toulon.fr/home-page/about-us-881.html

Hôpital Sainte Anne 2 boulevard Sainte Anne, 83000 Toulon Tel: +33 (0)4 83 162 010 / +33 (0)4 83 162 014

General opening hours for pharmacies in France are Mon-Saturday 08.30-12.00 and then again from 14.00-19.30h. In larger cities they remain open during lunch hours. On Sundays, public holidays and during outside-hours there will be at least one local pharmacy on duty (“pharmacie de garde”). All pharmacies will display the schedule of the current on duty pharmacy in the window. This is also available at the local police commissariat. The information can also be found online or by phone (be ready to enter postal code and the required opening hours).

24h Pharmacy: Tel: 3237 (0.35 Euro/min) Web: www.3237.fr

The pharmacies listed below are those nearest to the port unless they offer 24/7 opening hours. More can be found on Google Maps.

Antibes Pharmacie du Marché 39 Cr Masséna, 06600 Antibes Tel: +33 (0)4 93 341 785

Cannes Pharmacie du Casino (Vieux Port) 9 Place Mérimée, 06400 Cannes Tel: +33 (0)4 93 392 548 Web: www.pharmacieducasino-cannes.com

Pharmacie de Lérins (Port Pierre-Canto) 23 Av. de Lérins, 06400 Cannes Tel: +33 (0)4 93 435 715 Web: www.pharmaciedelerins.fr

Golfe Juan Pharmacie Provençale Golfe-Juan 4 Av. de Belgique, 06220 Vallauris Tel: +33 (0)4 93 634 674

La Ciotat Pharmacie du Port 33 Quai François Mitterand, 13600 La Ciotat Tel: +33 (0)4 42 085 083

Marseille 24h-pharmacies: www.pharmaciesdegardemarseille.com

Pharmacie du Vieux Port 4 Quai du Port, 13002 Marseille Tel: _33 (0)4 91 900 057 Web: www.pharmacie-du-vieux-port.fr

Nice Pharmacie du Port 17 Rue Cassini, 06300 Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 93 552 328 Web: www.pharmacieduport.fr

Pharmacie Masséna (24/7) 7 rue Masséna, 06000 Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 93 877 894 Web: www.pharmacie-nice-santamaria.fr

Pharmacie Riviera (24/7 – Sunday 8-19h) 66 Avenue Jean Médecin, 0600 Nice Tel: +33 (0)4 93 625 444 Web: www.pharmacie-riviera.fr

Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat Pharmacie Saint Jean Village 1 Av. Denis Semeria, 06230 Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat Tel: +33 (0)4 93 760 540

St Tropez Pharmacie du Port 9 Quai Suffren, 83990 Saint-Tropez Tel: +33 (0)4 94 970 006

Toulon Pharmacie du Centre Mayol Centre Commercial Mayol, 83000 Toulon Tel: +33 (0)4 94 310 031 Web: www.mesoigner.fr

Villefranche-sur-Mer Pharmacie de la Paix 6 Pl. de la Paix, 06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer Tel: _033 (0)4 93 017 042

Emergency – 112 SAMU (Medical Emergencies) – 15 Police – 17 Fire & Rescue (Sapeurs Pompiers) – 18 SAMU Social (Domestic violence) – 115 S.O.S. Médecins (On-call doctors) – 3624 24h Pharmacy – 3237 Poison Control (Marseille) – +33(0)491 752 525 Drugs & Alcohol Hotline – 113 Air Rescue – 191

MARITIME EMERGENCY Coast Guard (SNSM) VHF 16 Tel – 196 Cross Med(Sea rescue) – +33 (0)494 611 616 Sub-Cross Aspretto (Corsica) – +33 (0)495 201 363

EMERGENCY – 17 or 112

Antibes Commissariat de Police Nationale 5 Avenue des Frères Olivier Tel: +33 (0)4 92 907 800 (8.30-12.30h and 13.30-18.30h) Email: [email protected]

Police Municipale – Pedestrian Zone(Place Nationale) Place Nationale, Rue Sade, 06600 Antibes Tel: +33 (0)4 92 905 329 (Mon-Fri 8-12h and 14-17h)

Police Municipale – Central Station Le Voltaire, 39 Boulevard du Président Wilson, 06600 Antibes Tel: +33 (0)4 92 905 050 (Mon-Sun 8-20h)

Police Municipale – Juan-les-Pins 2, avenue Courbet, 06160 Juan-les-Pins Tel: +33 (0)4 97 217 560 (Mon-Fri 8-12h and 14-17h)

Cannes Commissariat de Police Nationale 1 Avenue de Grasse Tel: 17 / +33 (0)4 93 062 222 Email: [email protected]

Police Municipale – Vieux Port 2 Quai Saint-Pierre Tel: +33 (0)800 117 118 (24/7)

La Ciotat Commissariat de Police Nationale 59 Avenue Victor Giraud Tel: +33 (0)4 88 227 160 Email: [email protected]

Police Municipale Rond point des Messageries Maritimes Tel: +33 (0)4 42 838 900 (Mon-Fri 8.30-12h00 / 13h00-17h30)

Marseille Commissariat de Police Nationale (2e Arrondissement) 40 avenue robert Schuman Tel: +33 (0)491 396 117

Police Municipale 223 Boulevard de Plombières Tel: +33 (0)4 91 551 430

Gendarmerie Nationale 171 Avenue de Toulon Tel: +33( 0)4 91 163 930

Menton Police Municipale 2 Rue Saint-Charles Tel: +33 (0)4 92 105 050

Police Nationale 9, Rue des Patourneaux Tel: 17 / +33 (0)4 93 286 600 Email: [email protected]

Nice Commissariat Central de Police 1, Avenue Maréchal Foch Tel:+33 (0)4 92 172 222 Email: [email protected]

Police Municipale – Port 22 Quai des Deux Emmanuels Tel: +33 (0) 4 93 535 353 (24/7)

Police Municipale – Centre 13 Cours Saleya Tel: +33 (0) 4 93 535 353 (24/7)

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Police Municipale 76 Avenue Denis Séméria Tel:+33 (0)4 93 760 646

Saint-Tropez Police Municipale Place de la Garonne Tel: +33 (0)4 94 972 625

Toulon Commissariat de Police Nationale 1 Rue du Commissaire-Morandin Tel: +33 (0)4 98 035 300 Email: [email protected]

Municipal Police 1 Place Louis Pasteur, 83000 Toulon Tel: +33 (0)4 94 363 738

Villefranche Commissariat de Police Nationale 9 Avenue du Général-Gallieni Tel: +33(0)4 93 763 080 Email: [email protected]

Police Municipale Les Fosses de la Citadelle, 06230 Villefranche sur Mer Tel: +33 (0)4 93 763 342

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World leaders in yacht crew placement.

Bluewater began as a crew agency in 1991 and subsequently has grown into one of the largest and most successful yacht crew recruitment agencies in the world.We have centred ourselves within the main yachting hubs of Antibes and Palma, so swing by one of our crew offices to meet our crew agents.

Whether you are looking for work or to fill a vacancy, we have the skills and experience to help.

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Crew Grapevine provides quality shore side accommodation to super-yacht crew, those seeking that end and the occasional curious tourist. We operate out of 3 beautiful private crew houses located in the heart of Old Antibes, just beside Port Vauban. Europe’s biggest yacht marina and home to the world’s largest array of Mega Yachts, Yachting Schools and Yacht Recruitment agents.

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Divers make major finding that could solve mystery behind sinking of yacht that killed British billionaire Mike Lynch

The 19 august bayesian yacht sinking saw seven people out of 22 on board die, including british businessman mike lynch.

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Divers travelling to the wreck of the Bayesian yacht have retrieved a vital component which could possibly help explain why it sank, it has been reported.

Seven of the 22 passengers and crew on board the gigantic 56-metre luxury yacht died after the ship sank at around 5.00am local time on 19 August.

According to reports, this was after the boat encountered a tornado approximately half-a-mile off the coast of Porticello.

British businessman , Mike Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer, his wife Judy Bloomer, Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo, his wife Neda Morvillo and chef Recaldo Thomas were all confirmed to have died in the sinking.

Lynch, who was known as the 'British Bill Gates' after founding software company Autonomy in 1996, was reported to have been celebrating after being cleared of conducting fraud on an £8.64 billion sale to US firm Hewlett Packard.

As of now, three crew members, which include the ship’s captain James Cutfield, are all currently under investigation by Italian authorities for manslaughter.

In a press conference, prosecutor Ambrogio Cartosio said that his office had opened the investigation as 'behaviours that were not perfectly in order' could have been the reason why seven people died, but added that all possible lines of inquiry were being considered.

Under Italian law, being under investigation also doesn't imply any guilt or that further charges will be issued - and there may be more people under investigation.

Since then, divers from the Italian Navy have been visiting the wreck on behalf of the prosecutor's office, with a source telling Reuters that they have discovered video surveillance cameras fixed to the wreckage which could possibly help explain the reason for the sinking.

According to a report on Friday (13 August), a team of divers from the Italian Navy retrieved parts of the deck along with video surveillance equipment, which includes hard drives and computers.

This evidence will now be analysed in specialised labs outside of Sicily to recover any potential data, the source further claimed.

The divers made several 40 minute dives down to the yacht via a hyperbaric chamber, Coast Guard official, Daniele Governale, said, Reuters reports.

The Coast Guard has also taken underwater images with a remotely operated vehicle to sketch up a plan to raise the wreck, the outlet also says.

CCTV footage from the night of the sinking showed a clip of the yacht before it 'vanished in 60 seconds'.

And passenger Matthew Griffiths also spoke about what happened the day the ship went down.

According to Italian news agency Ansa, he said: "I woke up the captain when the wind was at 23 mph. He gave orders to wake everyone else.

"The ship tilted and we were thrown into the water. Then we managed to get back up and tried to rescue those we could.

"We were walking on the walls [of the boat]. We saved who we could, Cutfield also saved the little girl and her mother.”

The little girl in question were the surviving passengers, Charlotte Golunski and her one-year-old daughter.

LADbible reached out to the Palermo Coast Guard and the Italian Prosecutor’s Office for comment.

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