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deckhand & steward(ess) training courses For a successful yachting career

Practical Exposure | Industry Knowledge | Mental Preparation

Deckhand & Steward(ess) Training Courses for a successful yachting career

Practical Exposure | Industry knowledge | Mental Preparation

Exciting Opportunity: Launch Your Yachting Career with Savvy Maritime Academy!

Savvy Maritime Academy is seeking motivated and dedicated individuals eager to launch their careers in the yachting industry. As part of our commitment and contribution to the industry, Savvy Maritime Academy is offering comprehensive courses designed to elevate your skills well beyond the minimum required training—all at no cost to …

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Essential & Extensive

Hands-On Practical Skills Training

Superyacht Deckhand Academy

Start your deckhand career with confidence and a strong set of skills. Boost your employability and your ability to move up the ranks. (5-8 Weeks)

Tender Handling Academy

Extensive Tender Handling practical with 10 days of practical done in our 31ft twin outboard center console tender. Refine your skills with experienced instructors.

10 Day Steward(ess) Course

Learn all of the tricks of the trade in just 10 days including some basic deck work. Take a look at our training facility to see why we are the best.

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The Most Relevant Luxury Yacht Training Environment Available Today!

With our 10 000 sq.ft

Superyacht Training Facility

Our 10 000 sq. ft training facility was built around real yachting applications. You will also be exposed to duties on locally based yachts that we have access to. This allows you to become experienced in your duties and step onboard with confidence and competence !

Instructed By

Staff With 75 Years of Combined Industry Experience

With close to 75 years of combined experience in the yachting industry, our staff have their finger on the industry pulse!

The course material is based on our extensive experience combined with consultations with other industry professionals. The training framework is organic and always up to date with new technology, training methods and trends in the industry.

As the Savvy team, we are committed to passing on the wealth of knowledge that we have generated over the years and are here to help you succeed.

While Staying True to Our Goal:

"To Raise the Standard & Quality of Crew in the Yachting Industry with Laser Focus on Building a Solid Foundation & Understanding of Expectations and Responsibilities"

A successful career requires more than the minimum standards & certifications.

Starting a successful career at sea is about more than achieving the minimum certifications to step on board. Being prepared and competent from day one allows you to not only be more employable, but it also means that you will be able to progress in your career much faster. Due to the nature of the industry, exposure of certain tasks can be drawn out over a long period. Being able to have significant practical experience instructed by captains and crew is an unparalleled opportunity.

Savvy Maritime is here to make a difference to your life and most importantly to the yachting industry as a whole. Invest in yourself, your skillset, and your confidence. You will soon see the benefit of becoming a "Savvy" crew member!

What Do Past Students Have To Say About SAVVY Maritime Academy?

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Join us & Access an Abundance of Knowledge Through our Yacht Training

We Have So Much To Share With You!

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Send us a message, we would be happy to answer any questions you may have.  If you would prefer to speak to someone over the phone, you can call us on the phone number below:

• Deckhand Academy
• Interior (Steward/ess) Academy
• Tender Academy

Yacht & Superyacht Training in Fort Lauderdale, USA

Fort Lauderdale is the ideal city to complete your deckhand or steward(ess) yacht training. Savvy Maritime Academy is close to all essential services and most importantly, where you need to be to find your dream job on a yacht. Our staff are well connected and respected and will help you to create strong networks in the area.

W e l c o m e  t o  S Y T A

Superyacht Training Academy

CHOOSE YOUR SUPERYACHT CAREER

Our comprehensive programmes for Superyacht Deckhand, Stewardess and Chef are world-class training programmes that equip Superyacht personnel to performing at their optimum. Our career packages focus on the primary qualifications needed to assure success in obtaining the best jobs and maintaining them as a chosen career path.

Advanced Deckhand Career Course

Deck/Sail Career Course

Stewardess Career Course

Advanced Stewardess Career Course

Stew/Masseuse Career Course

Deck/Stew Career Course

Chef/Stew Career Course

Superyacht Chef Career Course

A career aboard a Superyacht is unlike any other

Your passport to the world’s most luxurious superyachts.

The Superyacht Training Academy, Cape Town, is an elite maritime Institute providing Internationally recognised training for professional yacht crew. We pride ourselves in releasing crew into the Superyacht Industry who are confident, competent, and responsible.

View our Single-Skill Courses

Our courses can be tailored to suit your individual requirements or added to any career programme to bolster your chances of securing lucrative employment contracts worldwide.

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The Superyacht Training Academy is a bespoke training facility that provides every aspect of training for you to obtain an illustrious career aboard a Superyacht. The Academy boasts state-of-the-art equipment, lecture rooms, electronic training equipment, and on-board training.

Our Academy enlists professional trainers and industry experts who provide top-class training and first-hand experience of life on board Superyachts. We challenge you to be the best you can be, so that you can reap the rewards of having the most comprehensive and professional training worldwide. Take a tour of our training venues below:

31 South Arm Road

Superyacht Training Facility

Marina Centre, 1 West Quay Rd.

Stewardess Training Facility

3 West Quay Rd.

• An All-in-One facility for all your career training
• Crew accommodation during training
• Networking with experienced crew
• Career guidance programmes
• Superyacht culinary training
• Food safety training level 2 & 3
• Internships following your training programmes
• Career guidance booklet for green crew
• Advanced skills training programmes

Are you ready to begin your Superyacht Career?

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Capsea Yachting

Yacht Deckhand

Yacht deckhand training, 5 days yacht deckhand training course introduction to super yachts, benefits of our training.

• International recognized and accredited certification (diploma).
• Zero commission for recruitment and employment.
• Free CV and Yachting video CV creation.
• Online self-learning course, study in your free time with link and password on our platform.
• Every day job offers all year round.
• Access to a global network of employers and recommendations for super-yacht contracts.
• The possibility to apply to hundreds of jobs that we facilitate every year.
• Full support through the training and recruitment process.
• The chance to make a yachting career
• Free access to the e-books: “ Steps into The World of Millionaires” and “Introduction to yachting” (Get your first job on a yacht), written by Carmen Andreea Preda .
• Free unlimited yachting consultancy.
• Written training support.

Our Deckhand course content

This  five-day intensive online course  is guaranteed to teach you  all you need to know to get you started in the yachting industry . A  deckhand  is an entry-level position aboard a  yacht  with primary duties including cleaning and maintenance of the exterior of luxury yacht. A deckhand is the lowest-ranked crew member in the deck department.   The deckhand position will have many duties but most importantly, he/she will maintain the exterior of the yacht and always keep it in good condition. You could be the only deckhand on board, but on larger superyachts, there may be more deckhands working.

Moreover, you can also get employed aboard on double position as Yacht Deckhand-Steward/ess, this being a strategic move due to the salaries that increase, more precisely they start from around 3.500€ compared to 2.500€ for the single position onboard.

Participants must have reached the minimum age of 18 years to attend the course, must speak English at conversational level and be fit for physical work.

Introduction to the yachting industry

• How is life on board
• Types of yachts
• Safety & security
• Crew life onboard
• Hierarchy onboard
• Types of contracts
• Yachts cruising
• Possibilities to work on different types of vessels
• Spaceless & ropework
• Personal watercraft & water toys
• Power boat driving
• Man overboard
• Boat engine

Post training

Certificate accredited internationally, every day jobs, CV & Video CV Sample, Interview sample for your next job in the yachting industry, letter or recommendation, visa USA support if you want to work in America area, fully unlimited yachting consultancy, preparing you with all the steps to become a professionally yacht crew, you will meet live our mentor Carmen Andreea Preda face to face on 1 to 1 free yachting consultancy.

Price: 950 Euros

Benefits of the job.

• Starting salary of 2.500 – 3.500 Euros.
• 10-15% tips on yacht charter type yachts.
• Promotion opportunities after each contract.
• Promotion opportunities (after 2-3 years) with monthly salaries between 6, 000€ – 9.000€
• Free travel world-wide.
• Free health insurance.
• Free flights.
• Free meals.
• Free accommodation.
• Free uniform.
• The possibility to expand to a double position by adding another qualification like cook, steward/ess, dive instructor, massage therapist, beautician, yoga instructor, nurse, nanny etc. – starting salary  3.500 Euros .
• You will have the chance to meet some of the world’s richest people and  experience luxury at its finest.
• You will  meet people  from diverse nationalities and cultures.

The downsides:

• Working as a yacht deckhand for the world’s millionaires and celebrities is demanding and the standards are very high.
• And you might  miss your friends and family.

Meet our graduates and their success stories!

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Capsea Yachting is a company founded in 2017 that started to become an academy for those interested in the yachting industry, coming up with training courses for the available crew positions on a yacht.

We are open: Monday – Sunday 10:00 – 20:00.

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Superyacht Deckhand Course

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COURSE DATES

The course is 9 days in total and is reflected in the following order:

Superyacht Deckhand Course:  Wed-Sat & Mon-Fri (9 days)

• Aug : 1 4-17 & 19-23 2024

• Sep : 11-14 & 16-20 2024

• Oct 09-12 & 14-18 2024

• Nov : 06-09 & 11-15 2024

• Dec : 04-07 & 09-13 2024

*Course run over Sunday due to public holiday

• Jan : 15-18 & 20-24 202 5

• Feb : 05 -08 & 10-14 2025

• Feb : 26-01 & 03-07 2025

• Mar : 19-22 & 24-28 2025

• Apr : 09-17* 2025

• May : 07-10 & 12-16 2025

• J un : 04-07 & 09-13 2025

*Course run on Sunday due to Public Holiday

MCA Internationally recognised training to become a superyacht deckhand. This IYT Deckhand Training Course is a qualification, unlike the recreational sailing “Competent Crew” course which is being offered through other superyacht training providers.

The IYT Deckhand Training Course certification is the only internationally recognised qualification for deckhands. Your graduation certificate will be accredited by International Yacht Training (IYT) Worldwide, who has recognition with 25 governments across the globe.

The  Superyacht Deckhand course will ensure students become job ready, receive resume and career advice, participate in interview role plays and undertake further crew management training. A deckhand carries out his or her duties under the direction and authority of the captain via the first officer and/or bosun. A deckhand’s duties include keeping the yacht’s exterior and deck equipment clean and exquisitely maintained, assisting in watch keeping and navigational support, guest services and docking procedures. Students will receive extensive training in these areas and the course provides the theoretical and practical skills required to be a successful crew member onboard a superyacht. Both power and sail superyacht skills are covered in the course, which will increase your opportunities for placement once you graduate.

Certification You Will Achieve

All successful graduates receive the following certification:

IYT – International

• MCA Recognised IYT Superyacht Deck Crew including Small Powerboat/RIB Master & introduction to VHF radio operations. This IYT certificate is equivalent to the MCA’s ‘Yacht Rating Course’ and enables candidates to apply for an MCA ‘Yacht Rating Certificate’ with proof of STCW and 2 months sea service on vessels over 15 metres in load line length. For more information on this visit IYT’s website and their Superyacht Deck Crew Course page or contact us for more information. This is a certificate you can work towards achieving once employed in the industry. ***This IYT certificate is equivalent to the MCA’s ‘Yacht Rating Course’ and enables candidates to apply for an MCA ‘Yacht Rating Certificate’ with proof of STCW and 2 months sea service on vessels over 15 metres in load line length. For more information on this visit IYT’s website and their Superyacht Deck Crew Course page or contact us for more information. This is a certificate you can work towards achieving once employed in the industry.

AMSA – National

Our Internationally Recognised Certifications Are Your Entry To Getting A Job Aboard A Superyacht

The MCA recognised IYT Deckhand Training Course is the only internationally recognised qualification for superyacht deckhand crews. Your graduation certificate will be accredited by International Yacht Training (IYT) Worldwide, who has recognition with 25 governments across the globe. The RIB tender certificate is recognised by the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA).

The Superyacht Crew Academy has established over the years a global network with leading recruitment agencies overseas and within Australia. All of these Superyacht Crew recruitment agencies ‘acknowledge’ and welcome the IYT Professional Superyacht Interior Crew certification.

Prerequisites

Candidates must already hold the mandatory STCW95+10 certification. This is the entry-level course for superyacht crew and anyone with a reasonable command of the English language, who is over 18 years old, in good health, and without colour blindness can sign up for the course.

What Other Qualifications Will I Need?

NSW General Powerboat licence and NSW Personal Watercraft licence examinations can be organised to run as part of your Deckhand training. Please contact us to organise these certifications.

Our Superyacht Interior Crew & Deckhand Package course is the ultimate package and will provide you with all the theoretical and practical skills necessary to excel in a dual role. This combined package course enhances your employment opportunities and gives you the confidence to be employed in any entry level role onboard a Superyacht.

Other useful qualifications, like SCUBA diving, videography, photography, carpentry, strong swimming skills, watersport skills, will improve your Superyacht Crew Job prospects and make you a more valuable crew member. Outstanding physical endurance, athletic skills, and a pleasant disposition are important for a career aboard Superyachts.

Course Description:

Course Content: The course is a very hands on practical course where you will complete different tasks and duties, Students are required to participate in all practical tasks including taking command of the vessel.

Accommodation: Accommodation will be required to be arranged by the student. Check out our Student Accommodation section with recommended listings of local Airbnb or youth hostel accommodation during your course.

Sun Sense & Equipment: Please bring a hat, sunglasses, sun cream (also available onboard), change of clothes (minimal wardrobe needed), wet weather jacket, any special medicine you may need to take (we have a first aid kit aboard). Be sure to pack this in a flexible soft bag as there is no room aboard for hard luggage.

Training Location

The course is run from our Office in Warriewood Superyacht Crew Academy Training office at 25a/5 Ponderosa Parade , and our practical training facility in Newport 2 queens parade. The facilities are a 45min drive North of Sydney’s CBD. We offer a free shuttle  between both facilities when needed.

Program for the Superyacht Deckhand Course

• Nautical Knowledge
• Lifting & Rigging
• Shipboard Safety
• Emergency Drills
• Vessel Manoeuvring
• Collision regulations
• Watchkeeping
• Introduction to weather
• Code of Safe Working Practices
• Compasses and chartwork
• Taking Bearings
• Fix vessels position
• Navigation Passage planning
• Night Watchkeeping
• Passage from fixed point back to Pittwater
• Night pilotage using IALA and blind navigation techniques

Superyacht Maintenance

• Brightwork/ Varnishing
• Preparation of Surfaces
• Application Techniques
• Product Knowledge
• Teak Maintenance
• Exterior Wash Down Techniques
• Servicing Deck Gear
• Maintenance Schedule
• Stainless Polishing
• Cleaning Windows
• Engine checks and maintenance

Vessel Handling

• Coming alongside wharves
• Mooring techniques
• Anchoring procedures
• Line handling and line throwing techniques
• Sails and sail handling
• Emergency Scenarios
• General seamanship
• Line throwing techniques
• Ropes, knots and splicing
• Fendering and tying up correctly
• Pre-launch/pre-departure checks
• Refuelling procedures
• RIB handling techniques under power
• Coming Alongside vessels and wharves
• MOB procedures
• Engine checks
• VHF radio practical
• Dinghy launching & recovery
• Bridge equipment
• Conducting safety briefing
• Lights/sound signals
• Vessel handling theory
• Anchors & anchoring
• Nautical terminology
• Emergency procedures
• VHF/HF radio operation
• Phonetic alphabet

The Superyacht Deckhand Course can be taken as a stand-alone course. Contact us for more information and pricing. Recognition of Prior Learning or Credit Transfer will apply to achieve the AMSA – National certification.

Enquire about this course.

Superyacht Crew Academy Provides training and certification for people who wish to work on Superyachts anywhere in the world and within the Australian Maritime Industry. Legal Name: Club Sail Pty. Ltd. Trading as: Superyacht Crew Academy Registered Training Organisation no. 91462

Unit 25a/5 Ponderosa Parade, Warriewood, NSW 2102, Australia.

+61 2 9979 9669

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OCEAN STAR SAILING ACADEMY

Ocean Star Sailing Academy,  established in 2007, is a fully accredited RYA and SAS Training Center located in the heart of the V&A Waterfront in the stunning city of Cape Town. We are exclusively the only  Sailing Academy in Cape Town  that offers  theory courses ,  practical courses , and accommodation  from within the  V & A Waterfront .

“Travel the world earning Euros while working on Super Yachts and having the time of your life!”

Sailing courses.

We offer a diverse range of Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and South African Sailing (SAS) accredited Motor and Sail courses for use in both local and international waters.

CAREER PACKAGES

We specialize in package courses that equip you with everything that you need to gain entry into the Super Yacht Industry as a Deckhand, Stewardess, or Chef.

INSTRUCTORS

Our team of enthusiastic, passionate staff with actual industry experience is here to assist you every step of the way. Our fully qualified instructors provide a fun training experience.

Deckhand Career Course

A Superyacht   Deckhand Career Course  is an excellent place to begin your career at sea as it gives you a good grounding in day-to-day operations.  The   deckhand course   is designed for those who have minimal knowledge of sailing. Contact us today about our RYA accredited Deckhand Course in Cape Town .

Stewardess Career Course

We have developed a comprehensive 20 days   Superyacht Stewardess Career Course .  Being a stewardess is a great introduction to the world of luxury, travel, and hard work.  If you want to find work in the interior of a Superyacht then get a head start with our industry-recognized stewardess course .

Chef Career Courses

Our Superyacht Culinary course takes ordinary people with basic kitchen skills and turns them into sous chef material within a week & includes the food, health & safety course. Although students need not be qualified chefs to do the course, they should know the basics of cooking and food prep and should be reasonably proficient in the kitchen.

Ocean Star Sailing Academy is one of the worlds top RYA sailing schools, based in Cape Town. We offer yacht training, stew and deckand courses and much more for those looking to work in the yachting, cruise ship or marine industry. When it comes to searching yacht jobs Western Cape or boat jobs Cape Town, whether you are looking for cruise ship training courses or anything that fits a simiar job description, we can assist you with choosing the relevant courses for your career path. We do not place you into employment positions, however, our international relationships and excellent record of qualified graduates will hold you in high regard when applying for a position in the maritime industry.

Our Yacht Courses South Africa’s will see all your maritime interests and questions answered. We follow local & international maritime safety regulations and are in touch with our local Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre. When it comes to marine environment protection standards, we take care to always do our part to keep the oceans clean and leave the best possible green footprint.

Superyacht Deckhand Courses in Cape Town

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How to Become a Superyacht Deckhand

In order to work onboard a superyacht you must complete the following steps:.

• Learn About Deckhand Duties
• Understand How The Deck Structure Works
• Complete Deckhand Training
• Complete "How To Work On A Superyacht Steps"
• Learn Additional Skills
• View Current Deckhand Job Vacancies

1. Learn about deckhand duties

Before looking for a job as a superyacht deckhand, it is important to have a good understanding of the duties associated with the role. It is a physically demanding position that requires determination and hard work. Working in a team while learning from experienced crew members is the key to becoming a successful deckhand.

Duties change depending on the yacht's schedule. This results in a wide range of responsibilities with emphasis on the cleanliness of the vessel, tender driving, lookout duties and general maintenance.

Find out more about the role of a deckhand

2. Understand the deck structure

A deckhand is the lowest-ranked member of the deck team. When starting out, it is essential to have a good sense of situational awareness while learning from others wherever possible. Respect the higher-ranked crew and always do your best to fulfil the requests to the absolute best of your ability. Ask questions and ensure that you operate in a manner that is safe. The deck structure varies depending on the size of the vessel. The duties and responsibilities of a solo deckhand/mate on a small vessel will be different from that of a deckhand in a larger team.

Find out more about the structure of the deck department

3. Complete Deckhand Training

There are certain training courses that all superyacht deckhands have to complete (and pass). In addition to the mandatory certifications & licenses, there are additional courses that may help you stand out amongst the crowd. Training courses are a significant investment and it is important to find a package that is best suited to your budget. My Crew Kit has broken down the training options below.

Find out more about deckhand training courses

4. Complete the steps on how to get a job on a Superyacht:

Now that you have a good understanding of what being a deckhand is about, it is time to take action. You will only become employable once you hold the correct certification and documentation. Visas are required in order to travel to superyachting hubs where you will attend interviews. You need to register with crew agents and ensure that you are applying for jobs wherever possible. Building a positive reputation together with a strong network of individuals involved in the industry is key.

Follow the steps to start working on a superyacht

5. Find opportunities to learn additional skills!

There are a lot of experienced crew members to learn from and there is a lot of information on the internet to study (in addition to the courses that you study). Take advantage of every opportunity possible. Make sure you create a strong brand image of yourself and ALWAYS go the extra mile, even if there is no tangible benefit. Act in a professional manner and remember that every contact you make is a potential reference.

When an opportunity presents itself, make sure that you are prepared. Know your knots as well as your COLREGS. You will encounter situations where you can stand out or be seen as "another deckhand". Chief Officers and Captains are looking for well presented, professional crew who work well in a team and are willing to learn. Put yourself out there, work hard and most importantly enjoy what you do. Good luck!

6. View the latest deckhand vacancies!

In order to find a job as a deckhand, you need to keep track of the latest deckhand vacancies. We have made this easy by displaying the latest deckhand jobs from various crew agencies.

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• Basic Safety Training
• Refresher (Fire & PST)
• Elementary First Aid
• Fire Prevention & Fire-fighting
• Personal Survival Techniques
• Advanced Fire Fighting
• Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher
• Proficiency in Security Awareness
• Personal Safety & Social Responsibility
• Crowd Management / Crisis Management and Human Behaviour
• Powerboat Level 2
• PWC/Jet Ski License
• PWI/Jet Ski Instructor
• PWC + PWI Pack
• Pack PB2 & PWC
• Day Skipper
• Shorebased Yachtmaster Theory
• Yachtmaster Practical Preparation & Offshore Exam
• Yachtmaster Offshore Package
• Full Deckhand Pack
• Full Interior Pack
• Basic Deckhand Pack
• Basic Interior Pack
• Full Tender and Jet Ski Pack
• Tender Pack
• Jetski Pack
• Yacht Deckhand Training
• Yacht Steward/ess Training
• Basic Food & Beverage Services
• Basic Housekeeping & Laundry Services
• Basic Wine, Bartending & Mixology
• Food Safety Level 2
• ⚡Lithium-ion Battery Safety Awareness on Superyachts
• VHF Short Range Certificate
• RYA Professional Practice & Responsibilities
• RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship
• RYA Online Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory
• RYA Online Day Skipper Theory
• STCW PDSD for Superyachts
• STCW PDSD for Cruise Ships
• STCW Proficiency as Ship Security Officer on Superyachts
• Useful Information
• Steward/ess

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We are an MCA approved and RYA endorsed superyacht crew training school. Our expert team are committed to providing outstanding training either at our onshore facilities in Antibes, or onboard your yacht... or ours.

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Discover Seascope France

We have two training vessels in close proximity to our classrooms so crew can experience full hands on training in well-equipped vessels without having to travel.

Antibes and the Port of Golfe Juan are ideal locations for training courses in the South of France. Our training facilities are only 3 mins away from train stations & 30 minutes from Nice Airport.

We offer excellent training facilities in spacious and fully equipped classrooms (specialised books and instruments are available to purchase at the beginning of every course).

We have very flexible teaching dates that are available all year round upon request.

We can arrange local accommodation for crew at attractive prices throughout the year.

We offer special prices for crew members on a selection of courses.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

Amazing experience with both the STCW and GUEST interior training. The biggest plus with Seascope compared to other maritime schools is the amount of hands on training. The instructors want for you to thoroughly understand and master the course objectives and truly want the best for you. Name

A thoroughly professional and enjoyable experience doing my STCW refresher course with Seascope last week, with enthusiastic and diligent instructors, hence it was mine and the entire crews second time doing our refresher courses with them. Name

I can not recommend Sophie and the team at Seascope highly enough. They went out of their way to accommodate myself last minute and the course was of the highest standard. I will definitely return! Name

Went to SEASCOPE Antibes for the STCW. It was an amazing week, Ged and Paul were really kind and helpful. I 100% recommend doing a training with them! Name

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12 knots sailing courses.

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Competent Crew

Introduction to sailing. Learn how to become an active crew

Bareboat Skipper

Recreational sailing yacht skipper of vessels up to 78 feet

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10 days live aboard course on power or sailing yacht. The key objective of the course is to teach candidates to become a recreational sailing yacht skipper and be able to charter and handle big cruising yachts on their own.

Ideal for those who already have little sailing experience and would like to learn coastal navigation.

• navigation at sea
• collision regulations
• practice at sea 200nm
• Skipper on a yacht up to 78ft. / 24m
• 20 miles offshore in day time
• in moderate weather conditions

5-day sailing course on board of a cruising yacht. The main objective of the course is to teach basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, basic sail trim, helm commands, seamanship and safety.

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I took a $13,000 pay cut to work as a deckhand on a superyacht. I don't regret it as it gave me a career I can grow in.

• Nathan Marx was a quality controller in South Africa but decided to switch to becoming a superyacht deckhand.
• Marx said the job has more growth potential than his previous job and helped him develop more meaningful relationships.
• Working around the wealthy has shown Marx that success is attainable and wealth doesn't change people's core natures.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nathan Marx, a deckhand for a superyacht. It has been edited for length and clarity.

From 2020 to the end of 2023, I was a quality controller at an engineering company that made mining machinery in South Africa, I managed 132 employees and earned 3,000 euros, around $3,333 a month.

My future was pretty secure at the company, but I lacked that sense of adventure and felt like there was more to life than working away every day and not seeing the world as I would like.

I knew some friends who had entered the yachting industry since leaving school, and it looked very intriguing and adventurous.

My previous job had long hours and was hard work, which made me comfortable stepping into the yachting industry.

When I started working on deckhand certification courses in January this year, I was told about these massive yachting hubs where it'd be easier to find work opportunities because they were saturated with boats.

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One of those was Antibes, France. I moved there in May this year and traveled the entire coastline of the south of France, dock walking daily, exploring the vessels, and putting myself out there to catch the right opportunity.

I started documenting my job search on TikTok on the day I left for France. I was very nervous that I didn't have a job yet, and I wanted to stand out and get a step ahead in my job search. I love expressing myself through video creation, so the two went hand in hand.

I met this girl who works on this vessel docked in Monaco for the season. She saw my videos, and we got to know each other. I was the first person she contacted when they needed a deckhand. So it's all about getting in front of the right people's eyes.

My role on the yacht is to ensure the boat's exterior is pristine. Everything regarding the exterior, from the hull to the deck, to any furniture outside, is my responsibility to ensure that it is presentable for guests. I also help with basic watchkeeping when the yacht is out at sea.

Now, three months in, I'm at the bottom of the food chain and I'm earning 1,000 euros less every month than I did back in South Africa. But this career has room for growth and will keep me above the ceiling that I reached in South Africa in my management job.

One thing I realized working on yachts is that you live in the same space as your coworkers. If something bothers you about a person and you keep quiet, it builds within you and just sours the relationship on board. You have to foster a relationship with them that is a lot more fruitful than a normal employee would.

I think I also value that because not only am I getting to travel or experience all these crazy things that normal people in a 9-to-5 usually won't, but I'm also meeting people and creating connections with them that'll last a lifetime instead. That real connection with people also gives me satisfaction.

Having a life outside this industry might be challenging because anything can happen at the last minute. You might have time to spare one moment, but you're expecting guests the next, and you're suddenly back to work for a week. So whatever you have planned just needs to fall on the back burner.

But the maritime industry here sets out work-life balance very well, and I think that's also one of the things that drew me to the yachting industry because my previous job did not value my personal life. So, after the hard work, I get a lot of off time, and I have time to go and experience things and step off.

One of my favorite places I visited was a beautiful little town on a hill with an absurd history called Bonifacio, on the island of Corsica, France. We also had the privilege of hiking up into the old city, an amazing experience I don't think I would've had otherwise if I wasn't into the yachting industry.

I once spoke to a person who's been in the industry for around nine years. He told me about chartering Will Smith and all these big A-list star names, which sounded so enticing. I haven't had any of those or any experiences like that, but the individuals we meet on this boat are very high-net-worth because renting the vessel I work on costs about 78,000 euros a week.

We once had a client with 3.2 million Instagram followers on board and had a normal conversation with her. It was humbling to me because you always think these people will be different or special in some way, but at the end of the day, they're just normal people. She never mentioned anything about her success once. It was so normal that I was surprised.

It's very motivating to be surrounded by individuals like that because they make you feel that their success is possible for you, too.

The superyacht industry is unlike other luxury sectors. The places people visit are so unique that not everyone gets to see them. The cost involved is also quite exorbitant, with some yachts going for 500,000 euros a week. So, the client has a level of expectation of luxury they want to receive, and you have to live up to very high standards that no other luxury industry has.

My career can progress from here in many ways, and I'm trying to explore all those avenues. But the yachting industry is a tight-knit community that's made me very happy over the past few months, so I'll stay for as long as possible.

Do you have a story to share about working around high-net-worth individuals? Email this reporter at [email protected] .

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Below deck sailing yacht 's daisy kelliher confronts "pr--k" gary king following their failed boatmance in e news' exclusive first look at season five. plus, meet the new yachties..

Below Deck Sailing Yacht 's new season will be anything but smooth sailing.

That's because returning costars Daisy Kelliher and Gary King are anything but friendly after their failed boatmance in E! News' exclusive first look at the Bravo series' fifth season.

Following Daisy, Gary and BDSY alum Colin MacRae 's messy love triangle , Daisy is still reeling from the complicated and dramatic fallout from last season.

"Going into this season, I got rid of some dead weight," the newly single Chief Stew says in the trailer. "The breakup did a number on me last year. I felt very broken. But now, I'm coming back in more focused, full of energy and I'm f--king good at my job. And I'm taking back the reigns."

Despite her initial confidence about returning to the Parsifal III , Daisy adds, "It's gonna be a s--t show."

Cut to the Ireland native yelling at Gary, "Guess what? We have a f--king job to do and I'm not f--king carrying this season on my own, you f--king pr--k!"

But luckily for Daisy, the preview teases her quickly moving on with new Deckhand Keith Allen , who tells Gary, "Daisy would make a very good wife. No?"

As for Gary's response, he bursts out laughing at the crewmember's declaration.

However, Daisy feels the same about Keith and tells him, "You're the kind of person I've never met before."

And when it comes to this season's charter guests, the yachties have too much of a good time with one group on shore.

After a night out, Captain Glenn Shephard warns the team, "You guys went out with some guests, I set some ground rules. Two drinks maximum. You knew the rules, you broke the f--king rules, and now you're here getting upset."

Check out the trailer above for a preview of all the drama to come. And keep reading to meet new yachties Chef Cloyce Martin , Chief Engineer Davide Morosi , Stews Diana Cruz and Danni Warren and Deckhand Emma Crouch .  

Below Deck Sailing Yacht premieres Monday, Oct. 7, at 9 p.m.   on Bravo. Episodes will be available to stream next day on Peacock. 

Captain Glenn Shephard

Capt. Glenn and his expert crew set sail on Parsifal III to the luxury party capital of the world, Ibiza. While Ibiza is known for its sunny day parties and crystal-clear coast, it’s stormy waters ahead for the crew as they navigate blossoming boatmances, competitive co-workers and tense personal dynamics, all while trying to raise the bar every charter.   

Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher

After a distracting love triangle last season that took her focus away from work, Daisy is ready to take the reins back in the interior department with a new sense of energy and determination. However, plans for a stress-free charter season are threatened when her stews question her leadership. 

First Mate Gary King

On deck, Gary attempts to keep his team motivated as one crew member struggles to learn the ropes. 

Chef Cloyce Martin

In the galley, Chef Cloyce charms the crew and guests but at only 22, he may be too inexperienced to meet the demands of the high-maintenance charter guests.

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