The Ultimate, One-of-a-kind Start Yachting Package!
We are excited to introduce to you our ultimate start yachting package designed by captains, bosuns, and yachting instructors to help equip you with every possible qualification and hands-on experience you would require to start yachting successfully and land a job fast.
This comprehensive package includes:
- a Deckhand Course with all other essential training and certifications,
- dedicated support for obtaining visas and the necessary documentation to go overseas,
- practical Super Yacht Boot Camp, where you will gain valuable hands-on experience as a deckhand or deck stew onboard a vessel and build your resume with your first experience on a superyacht.
With this all-inclusive package, you can kickstart your journey toward a successful career in the yachting industry. Our aim is to make the process smooth and efficient, ensuring you have the necessary tools and expertise to thrive in this exciting field whilst saving you money.
STEP 1: LAND BASED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced Deckhand course online
- RYA Powerboat Level 2 - 2 days
- RYA PWC (Jetski) - 1 day
- SAMSA VHF - 1 day
- STCW10 basic training - 11 days
- Seafarer SAMSA medical
STEP 2: VISAS AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION
We help you obtain a Schengen visa if you're going to the Mediterranean
We help you obtain a B1B2 American Visa if you're going to the Caribbean
Seamans Book
Professional yachting CV
STEP 3: ON THE YACHT PRACTICAL TRAINING - 7/8 DAYS ON THE SEA
Training conducted by superyacht captains and maritime lecturers
Essential training while underway, anchoring and mooring procedures, night passage, night watch, anchor watch,
Correct wash-down procedures and products,
Hull and Superstructure maintenance for deck crew,
410 NM sailing and navigation,
Lead and execute as the Bosun, Skipper, and Chief Stew
Provisioning and working with the chef as a galley hand
Tender Ops, watersports, content creation ...and many other on-board skills!
STEP 4: PROFESSIONAL MARATIME PROFILE
Applying for a position on a yacht with no or little experience can be a stressful and often impossible task.
With a reference letter in hand, and a certificate upon completion of the advanced program set up by a professional yacht crew the yachting world will suddenly open up for you on a different level.Â
You will sail to beautiful locations with like-minded crew looking to achieve the same as you - to kick start their yachting careers or further... their yachting qualifications!Â
We have partners that provide internationally recognized qualifications endorsed by Maritime MT, SAMSA and we are affiliated with RYA training centres.
What Our Yachties Have To Say
" It's flipping amazing! You're learning a lot, you experiencing new things, and you're getting to know the crew that you're with and how to work together. "
Kyle Fredericks
"I can say that without Stefan I would have never got a job. He teaches you all sorts of things from line handling to advanced sailing. It really takes you to the next level! It makes everything less scary."
Tristan Van Rooyen
"I would definitely recommend this training to anyone who wants to join the yachting industry, especially when you're green and have no experience. This helped me find a job straight away."