Work as a professional
captain on superyachts like the Swan shown above.
If
you would like to work as a Master/Captain/Skipper on
the world's finest super yachts, like the Nautor's Swan
shown above, then Superyacht Crew Academy, a partnership school of
International Yachtmaster Training, Inc., now offers a Master of Yachts 200 tons (Offshore) Course for Sail
or Motor driven vessels to enable you to do
just that.
These commercial
IYT Certificates are MCA recognized allowing you to find employment
on mega yachts registered in 23 countries around the world no matter
where the yacht is located. All commercial charter vessels require
certified masters/captains and crew. Most insurance companies now
require that all paid crew have MCA approved yachtmaster certificates
and the STCW95 courses.
CAPTAINS – MASTER OF YACHTS 200tons(offshore)
Captains are the heart and helmsman of any boat…..the lifestyle onboard any vessel can be diverse & the challenges and daily schedules vastly different…but the one thing that all Captains have is an ingrained love of the seas & oceans. They administer to the owner, the crew & the yacht herself, ensuring that all aspects of smooth operations have been taken care of, be it by delegation or hands-on over-seeing. Captains become Personal Assistants to the Owner whilst onboard, Yard & Project Managers whilst coordinating refit & new build projects, Financial whizzes organising crews salaries, Charter expenditures, Personnel recruitment Agents, their roles encompassing every aspect of Yacht Management whilst still finding time to 'just drive the boat'!
The Captain sets the tone & image for each particular yacht by finding a way of running the most productive & contented of crews……a great achievement. A sound engineering background usually assists in the smooth mechanical operations onboard…the Engineer & Captain working hand in hand to maintain the highest levels of Marine Safety for all onboard. MCA/STCW95/USCG/ IYT/DOT licensed & insurable for foreign flagged vessels & USL licensed vessels whether it is motor or sail become pre-requisites for Insurance companies.
What
will the Master of Yachts 200 tons (offshore) certificate
allow you to do?
Depending
on the course you select (sail or power), this certification
allows you to work as a Master/Captain/Skipper on either
sail or motor commercial vessels and super yachts up
to 200 tons displacement. Over 200 tons
or beyond 150 miles offshore you are able to work as
a First Mate.
What
are the minimum entry requirements to apply for the Master of Yachts 200 tons (offshore) Course?
- Practical
and theory skills to a level of competency of Master of Yachts 200 tons (Coastal) including Navigation, Colregs and Bouyage. If you do not have
these skills you can take a "catch up" course
prior to the Yachtmaster Offshore Course.
- 50
days on board a yacht at sea as an active member of
the crew. (A day is 24 consecutive hours. At sea is
outside a harbour)
-
3000 miles logged on a yacht while cruising at sea.
This mileage must be on cruises or passages and not
day trips. At least 2000 miles must have been on coastal
voyages.
- 5
varied passages with rhumb lines of over 60 miles,
undertaking duties as skipper or watchkeeper.
- 30
hours on watch at night as an active member of a yacht's
crew, acting as skipper/watchkeeper for at least 6
hours.
To obtain certification you will also need to have:
- STCW95, which includes first aid, fire fighting, sea survival and personal/social responsibilities
- VHF/HF radio operator's licence
or marine radio certificate from a recognized teaching
authority.
-
Current medical exam and eyesight test (Click
here for what's in the exam)
-
Be at least 18 years of age
If
you have no experience, or have not yet reached this
level of pre-course skill, then Superyacht Crew Academy offers you
the chance to reach this level with our Fastrak
program.
What's
in the ‘Master of Yachts 200 tons (Offshore) Course’?
The Master of Yachts 200 tons (offshore) commercial training is divided into shore based theory and practical sea training components and may be taken separately or together :
Sea
Training
-
IYT Master of Yachts 200 tons Offshore Practical
-
IYT Master of Yachts 200 tons Offshore Exam
Shore
Based Training
-
IYT Master of Yachts 200 tons Offshore Theory
-
STCW95 certified courses - click here for stcw95 course dates
How
long is the course?
Sea Training – 6 days liveaboard
Shore Based – 6 days
When do the courses run?
6 day Theory
- 11-16 February 2008
- 10-15 March 2008
- 14-19 April 2008
- 14-19 July 2008
- 18-23 August 2008
- 15-20 September 2008
- 20-25 October 2008
- 24-29 November 2008
6 day Practical with onwater exam assessment for POWER OR SAIL
- 18-24 February 2008
- 17-23 March 2008
- 21-27 April 2008
- 21-27 July 2008
- 25-31 August 2008
- 22-28 September 2008
- 27 Oct-2 November 2008
- 1-7 December 2008
How much do the courses cost?
AUD$3800 (sail)
AUD$3900 (power - fuel surcharge)
(plus the cost of the STCW95 courses if you do not have this qualification).
This
includes:
- Hard Cover bound IYT Theory Manual , navigation CD and all reference books
- Course charts, navigation instruments and equipment
- Fully provisioned meals on practical liveaboard
- Wet weather and safety gear
- Superyacht Crew Academy Course Completion Certificate
- Examiner and boat fees, conducted on final day of course
- IYT/MCA recognised commercial Certificate upon successfully passing the exam
- Crew placement service, assistance and opportunities available for your future career
- Free advice on your resume format, with introductions to our network of worldwide crew agencies
Please note that partaking in and completing the course does not give you a guarantee of passing the exam. We will teach you everything you need to know to pass, but actually passing the exam depends on you, your performance and the amount of study you are prepared to put in.
(We recommend that you take out Travel Insurance to safeguard you against the unlikely circumstances of your needing to cancel a course booking or unforeseen medical emergencies).
Where do the courses run?
The course is run from the Superyacht Crew Academy, Club Sail headquarters at Newport Anchorage Marina, Pittwater, 45mins North of Sydney’s CBD.
To see a map of how to find us, CLICK HERE
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AGREEMENT FOR GENERAL BOOKINGS
When a confirmed booking is made and accepted by Club Sail Pty.Ltd (hereafter referred to as the 'Company' a binding contract shall be deemed to subsist between both parties. No liability shall accrue to either the Company student/passenger if either is prevented from fulfilling any of their contractual obligations by any incidence of force majeure including acts of God, strikes, or any other event which can reasonably be beyond the control of either party. In the event of any dispute arising out of the terms of this contract, it shall be referred to a mutually acceptable arbiter whose decision shall be binding to both parties. It is understood that the student/passenger will indemnify the Company for any non-insurable claims that may be made against it for damage or loss caused by the student/passenger or by members of their party whether wilful or through negligence.
HOW DO I BOOK
1. Tick your choice of course, workshop or sailing adventure trip and date on the pricing table and complete the booking form below.
2. Telephone Club Sail to check availability and one of our team will be happy to discuss your choice with you.
3. Reservations can be taken over the phone - (see payment clause below)
4. A confirmation letter and tax invoice will be sent to you outlining your chosen activity details.
PAYMENT
All bookings will be held for a maximum of 7 days and the booking will not be confirmed until a completed and acceptable booking form has been received, which may be a fax copy, to the Company together with a 50% deposit for the course, or offshore milebuilder.
CANCELLATION
Inside 30 days must be made in writing by the person who completed the booking and be sent to the Company at their address and is deemed to take effect on receipt. Cancellations made between 30 and 15 days will incur a loss of deposit. Balance of payment is to be made 15 days prior to commencement of the course. There will be no REFUNDS given for cancellations made inside 15 days. If a student leaves the yacht and /or abandons a course or milebuilder trip before the scheduled termination date and time for whatever reason NO REFUNDS will be given.
INSURANCE
It is advisable to be covered by an insurance policy for the adventure sailing trips to safeguard yourself in the case of cancellation. A copy of the policy is to be forwarded to Club Sail.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
Whilst every effort will be made by the Instructor to give the students/passengers maximum time on the sea, weather conditions may be such that, in the opinion of the Instructor, the yacht or crew may be in danger and in such circumstances the vessel will remain in a place of safety. If the weather conditions are such that a prevention of the start or curtailment of a course or sailing trip occurs then no refunds will be given but alternative dates will be offered.
TRANSFER/CANCELLATION
The Company reserves the right at its' discretion to transfer the course or sailing trip from one yacht to another and this action will in no way waive the terms and conditions stated herein. In the event of the Company having to cancel a course or sailing trip, without offering any acceptable alternative then the student/passenger shall be entitled to a full refund of monies paid and no further liability shall be incurred by the Company.
MEDICAL
The student/passenger agrees to advise the Company in writing of any medical disability or illness which may adversely affect the ability to participate in the course or sailing trip that they have chosen. It shall be at the discretion of the Company to refuse to accept a booking of a student/passenger where there is an unacceptable risk to the party and the Company in doing so.
PRICING
Goods and Services Tax is included in all prices for courses, sailing trips and workshops. Prices are valid in $AUD.
DISCLAIMER
Club Sail shall not be held liable for death, personal injury, loss or damage to property howsoever arising and therefore by signing this booking form, you hereby release, to the full extent permitted by state, law and equity, The Company, its' employees and agents from all actual and contingent liability in respect of such personal injury, death, loss or damage. |
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