DECK LOG · MAY 2026
This Week's Most Unforgettable Moments at Sea
The crew's funniest moments, the guests' most memorable experiences. The clips we've picked, right here — the newest always comes first.
THIS WEEK
LIFE ON DECK
"This week's finest moment on deck."
LIFE ON DECK
"The deck gave us everything this week."
QUESTION 1 / 4
QUESTION 01
The guest arrives in 5 minutes.
At that exact moment, a deckhand accidentally drips oil on you. Uniform ruined. What do you do?
A
You run to the cabin without a word, change into a spare uniform and return to the dock.
The guest notices nothing.
B
You shoot the deckhand a look — no words needed — and run.
That will be settled later.
C
You freeze for two minutes, then act.
Anyone could be a bit shocked in this situation.
D
You greet the guest in the oil-stained uniform and say "it's part of the sea experience."
You'd need at least that much confidence.
QUESTION 02
A guest comes up on deck at 06:00 and says "I want coffee."
Your shift just ended. You've slept 4 hours. The chef hasn't woken yet. What do you do?
A
You smile, go to the galley, and make the best coffee.
Fatigue is a feeling; service is a decision.
B
You smile, quietly wake the chef, and pour yourself a coffee too.
That's teamwork.
C
"Ready in five" you say, and it's ready in exactly five.
A promise made, a promise kept.
D
You point the guest to the machine.
You're fostering independence, really.
QUESTION 03
The guest's child tangled the fishing line in the winch.
It will take 20 minutes to untangle. The parents are laughing. So is the child. What do you do?
A
You laugh too. You patiently untangle it. They'll remember this moment.
The best memories are born this way.
B
You laugh, but think "why me" inside.
Honesty is appreciated.
C
You teach the child how to hold the rod properly.
They'll do better next time.
D
You ignore the winch. There's a spare anyway.
Practical solution.
QUESTION 04
You've anchored in a bay. The guest says "this place isn't nice, let's go somewhere else."
The captain carefully chose this bay. Wind direction is perfect. But the guest is insistent. What do you do?
A
You explain why this bay was chosen. The guest is convinced.
Knowledge is power, communication is magic.
B
You relay it to the captain. The decision is theirs.
Hierarchy matters.
C
You show the guest other beautiful bays on the map. You leave the choice to them.
Sometimes giving control is the best solution.
D
You weigh anchor. If the guest is happy, so are you.
The customer is always right — almost.
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OXYGEN YACHTING · MARITIME BULLETIN · ISSUE 1