Tips from BAHS Senior Placement Specialist聽Kate Hooper

After traveling the world as a nanny for 17 years, Kate is now playing matchmaker between candidates and clients as a senior recruiter at BAHS. As a nanny, Kate traveled extensively including spending time on a working dairy farm in the English countryside, a remote cabin in the Minnesota woods, and extended time on a yacht in the Caribbean. Traveling with children is her passion and she especially loves the creativity needed to entertain children on the go. From day trips to extended travel, lakes to oceans, she is most comfortable in the water and hopes you鈥檒l consider bring your children along for your next at sea adventure!

Tips for a Smooth Sail

1. Make a list of what you鈥檒l need on board and then communicate with the Chief Stew ahead of time and ask for photos of any gear they already have on board (high chairs, portable cribs, etc.) to minimize overlap and reduce what you need to bring. For younger children, bring your own life jackets, car seats, and safety items to ensure the right fit.

2. 聽Bring toys that work for multiple ages, do not take up a lot of space, and can be used on land or at sea. For example,听听补苍诲听,听, and Safari Toob聽听补苍诲听.

3. Pack聽聽for children鈥檚 rooms as an added safety measure

4. Go over boat rules BEFORE your trip. Practice playing red light green light and singing the聽聽so younger children are already comfortable with directions they鈥檒l hear onboard from crew.

5. Pack familiar snacks and foods from home (including for you!) and ask to confirm menu items with the chef in advance. You can add items to your preference sheet but there is no guarantee that an international location will have items your child prefers. Packing a few extras from home will help in a pinch and be comforting for the children when they are in a new environment .

6. HAVE FUN! Be flexible with schedules but keep the routines your children know from home.

Kate鈥檚 Top 5 Activity Ideas

1. 鈥淧ainting鈥� with water: hand out brushes of different sizes and a few small containers of water and let the children 鈥減aint鈥� the deck

2. Treasure hunt or scavenger hunt, have children team up with a member of the crew for assistance and safety

3. Themed nights: space, under the sea, pirates are easy to throw together

4. Cooking class and pizza night with Chef

5. Water Olympics: this is easy to adapt depending on the ages of the kids and how competitive you want to get

Q and A with Kate Hooper

What is your favorite part of being in the water?

I truly think of boats/yachts/ships, whatever the size, as a floating classroom. There is SO much for children to learn through these experiences. I highly recommend finding some books or YouTube videos about the native sea creatures you may see on your travels and the history of any ports you may visit.

What is the longest you have been on board a yacht? What challenges did you face?

30 nights straight! I think the biggest challenge is entertaining children on board when there is bad weather as you will truly have to stay inside for safety reasons. This is a great time to do a fort building competition, have the kids make their own movie that you record, or set up an indoor obstacle course.

What has been your favorite destination so far?

St. Lucia or Mustique were both so beautiful. My nanny kid and I loved the botanical garden in St. Lucia and visiting the playground in Mustique. In the Mediterranean, I love Monaco.

What are your top 5 essentials to bring for kids onto a boat?

聽with a strap/tie for windy days, a聽聽to to apply sunscreen, water shoes that dry quickly, child-friendly remedies for motion sickness, a couple of old toy catalogs or magazines that can be cut up to be used for crafting on a rainy day.

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Yachts

百花视频 offers yacht crew placement, as well as yacht brokerage and chartering.

Yacht Crew

Finding the right yacht crew brings the same level of comfort and efficiency you expect at home to your travels. We screen potential candidates based on their experience, professionalism, and references to bring the same high-quality caliber of staff to yachting that we provide for households. Placements include captains, engineers, chefs, nannies and more. As with all of our current placements, we can help coordinate a period of isolation and quarantine for new staff, if necessary.

Contact us today for assistance staffing your vessel this summer.

Yacht聽Brokerage and Chartering

We most frequently work in California, South Florida, Bahamas, New England, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean but can assist wherever your dream vacation may take you.

Contact us to be connected with our yacht office to speak further about your specific needs.

Private Air Travel聽

For those with their own aircraft, 百花视频 is happy to assist with聽private jet staff, including chefs and butlers, on both coasts, as well as internationally. It is also possible to easily book seats on a private flight through several services; we’ve compiled a list of the top private jet rental companies to help book your ideal getaway.

NetJets

has consistently been ranked as one of the top private airline rental firms since its launch over 50 years ago. As the oldest and largest private jet company in the world, it is a go-to trusted resource.聽The company is primarily based around fractional ownership but does offer programs for those who fly less than 50 hours per year or aren’t looking to make a long-term commitment.

XO

is a great choice for those looking to make last minute plans or value increased flexibility. The service offers聽instant digital booking and flexible cancellation policies for members. You can choose between becoming a member for lower rates across the board or pay-as-you-go and easily search and book private flights at the higher non-member rates.

VistaJet

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Note that this summer VistaJet is advertising private Covid-free air transfers direct to private yachts. The service includes a private customs area, a VIP lounge and a sanitized private car to the marina where the yacht awaits.

Paramount Business Jets聽

聽(PBJ) offers聽private jet charter flights to and from any destination in the world with as little as 4 hours notice. They have staff on hand 24/7 to answer any questions and accommodate last minute bookings. PBJ offers on-demand service and is a smart option for those new to private air travel.

Contact us to staff your private jet.

As always, we’re here to assist with all your household staffing needs during this challenging time. Both childcare and cleaning professionals are considered essential workers and we have implemented strict protocols to make sure your family is as safe as possible.聽Contact us聽today to learn more.

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