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Welcome to my website where I share with you life’s unpredictable ebbs and flows. Shapedbythesea is a platform for everyone to learn about life at sea. I write this blog to inform others of the trials and challenges that working onboard presents but also to share the adventures and once-in-a-lifetime moments. I love having the opportunity to share my experiences and insights with my readers.

Recently, I have began to Freelance write for other blogs, social media platform etc, to inquire on a collaboration get in touch.

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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

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.

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#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

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

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

👀⛵️

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 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

✨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

✨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

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

🏝️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

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

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

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

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__
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#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

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