Maritime Training Institute for Master of Yachts 200 gt (limited) Offshore IYT Course

Work as a professional captain on Superyachts

Dual Certification with one course:

The Master of Yachts course and the bridging course provide the full Master Class 5 training required by NSW Maritime Certificate of Competency - you get two certifications with one course! If you would like dual certification click here.

Superyacht Crew JobsWork as a professional captain on superyachts.

If you would like to work as a Master/Captain/Skipper on the world's finest super yachts, Superyacht Crew Academy, a partnership school of International Yacht Training, Inc., offers a Master of Yachts 200 tons (Offshore) Course for Sail or Motor driven vessels to enable you to do just that.

IYT Certificates are MCA recognized allowing you to find employment on mega yachts registered in 25 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.

Superyacht Captain – Master of Yachts 200 gt (Limited)

Superyacht Captains are the heart and helmsman of the vessel, they have full responsibility for the safe operation of the vessel in port and at sea. Captains are also Personal Assistants to the Owner, Yard & Project Managers when coordinating refit & new build projects, Financial accountants that organise crews salaries, charter expenditures, and personnel recruitment agents. Captains are in charge of every aspect of Yacht Management d still must find time to 'just drive the boat'!

The Captain sets the tone & image for each particular yacht by finding a way of commanding a productive & contented crew……a great achievement. A sound engineering background usually assists in the smooth mechanical operations onboard…the Engineer & Captain work 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 gt (Limited) 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 gt (Limited) Course?

  • Practical and theory skills to a level of competency of Master of Yachts 200 gt (Limited) including Navigation, Colregs and Bouyage. If you do not have these skills you can take a "catch up" course prior to the Master of Yachts 200gt (limited) 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 watch keeper.
  • 30 hours on watch at night as an active member of a yacht's crew, acting as skipper/watch keeper for at least 6 hours.

To obtain Master of Yachts 200 gt (Limited) 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 and the Mates & Miles program

What's in the Master of Yachts 200 gt (Limited) Course?

The Master of Yachts 200 gt (Limited) 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 gt (Limited) Practical
  • IYT Master of Yachts 200 gt (Limited) Exam

Shore Based Training

How long is the course?

Sea Training – 6 days live aboard
Shore Based – 6 days

When do the courses run?

See schedule on the sign up form below.

How much do the courses cost?

AUD$4295

(plus the cost of the STCW95 courses if yo u 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 live aboard
  • 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 practical sea time course is run 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 the main office, CLICK HERE

The theory shore based course is run from the Superyacht Crew Academy Training Annex at Warriewood NSW, Australia, 45mins North of Sydney’s CBD.

To see a map of how to find the training annex, CLICK HERE

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Phone: International + 612 9979 9669 Fax: International + 61 (2) 9979 3463
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Postal Address: Club Sail, PO Box 593, Newport, NSW, 2106, Australia.

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 no later than 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. When the deposit to secure a place in a course has been made and if the student then cancels outside 30 days, an administration/service fee of $150 will BE CHARGED. Any course material that has been issued to the student, MUST be returned to the Company before the remainder of the deposit is refunded.

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.