Essentials For Going Yachting
Preparation for your yachting journey involves more than just training and job hunting. The crucial next step is deciding what to pack. To simplify this process, consider using a basic packing list...
Make Yachting Your Career & Income
We are an international yacht training center with a unique, holistic approach to yachting. Our approach has demonstrated remarkable success in enhancing your employability and overall success in the yachting industry, setting us apart from the traditional yacht. Stop searching for The Yachtie Academy and register today.
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We have partners that provide internationally recognized qualifications endorsed by Maritime MT, SAMSA and RYA.
The 4 Pillars of Yachting
Let Us Show You How To Become A Successful Yacht Crew Member
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. We have partners who provide courses which are internationally recognized qualifications, endorsed by Maritime MT, SAMSA and RYA. We believe that you can't enter the industry without completing the 4 pillars of yachting below:
Pillar 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
- We provide this in South Africa, Europe and the Caribbean
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Pillar 2
Essential Documents
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
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Pillar 3
Onboard Off-shore Training
- International Yacht training conducted by superyacht captains and maritime lecturers
Essential training while underway, anchoring and mooring procedures, night passage, night watch, anchor watch,
See the Super Yacht Boot Camp for more info
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Pillar 4
Professional Maritime Profile
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.
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Join Our Super Yacht Boot Camp
You’ve completed your courses, have your STCW in hand, and have a Seafarers Medical but no work experience or need more miles for your next qualification… We can help to get you on the water and on your way to start a successful career in yachting. This Program is conducted in the Med as well as in the Caribbean.
What's Included:
International Yacht training conducted by super yacht 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!
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Advance Your Yachting Career
Are you an aspiring individual with a strong desire to explore the world, embark on a career in the Super Yacht industry, and secure a lucrative income? We understand that navigating the vast world of career choices can be daunting.
At Paper Boat Yacht Academy, we are dedicated to equipping you with the essential support and expertise required to establish a rewarding career as a Deckhand, Stewardess, Chef or Skipper aboard a Super Yacht.
4000
+nautical miles covered over your training
100
+years experience in the industry
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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. "
"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."
"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."
"From learning the ropes on super yachts to exploring breathtaking destinations, this unforgettable experience landed me a dream job in the yachting industry right after completion."
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Certainly! If you’re a beginner in yachting as a deckhand or deck stew, here are ten essential tips to help you get started and succeed in your role:
Learn the Basics: Familiarize yourself...