Fastrak Superyacht Crew Mates and Miles.

Affordable fastrak to a First Officer position on superyachts

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Do you already have the practical and theory skills to a level of competency of Inshore Skipper (click here to review these skills) and have had some time onboard a yacht at sea as an active crew member?

If you do, the Superyacht Crew Academy Fastrak Mates and Miles programme will help you obtain the required credentials for a crew position on a superyacht in the fastest, and most economical way.

Superyacht Crew Academy has designed this course to streamline your attainment of the qualifications for the IYT Mate 200gt certification.

This programme provides the required training and experience so you can apply for the IYT Mate 200 gt (Master of Yachts Coastal) Certificate (MCA recognised) .

 

Prerequisites

To join this programme you must be over 18 years old and have the practical and theory skills to a level of competency of Inshore Skipper including basic navigation and colregs. Click here to review these standards.

You must also have some time at sea as an active member of a the crew. If you do not have these skills you should consider taking the complete Fastrak programme with no entry requirements.

The Fastrak Mates and Miles course is a tightly organised and streamlined programme combining the:

The Mate 200 gt (Master of Yachts Coastal) Certificate

This programme will provide you with the qualifications for First Mate certification for commercial vessels and super yachts up to 200 tons, up to 150 miles offshore.

The First Mate (also called the First Officer on some yachts) works closely with the Captain, Engineer, Deck & Interior Crew, to maintain the superyacht in top form. The Mate is expected to undertake and supervise boat detailing, outboard engine maintenance, navigation & boat handling, safe fuelling of the vessel and other duties as needed.

The First Mate is expected to have a sound understanding and appreciation of yacht etiquette and is generally also responsible for assisting guests; helping them board and leave the vessel on tenders or the wharf, assisting with water sport activities, and responding to the various needs and requests of the owners and their guests.

The First Mate oversees the activities of the Bosun, if the yacht is large enough to require one, and the deckhands.

The Mates & Miles Course Itinerary

Sea Training Live aboard includes :

  • IYT Mate 200gt Practical, Theory, and Exam
  • 12 Day Mile Builder - at least 800 nautical miles to meet the requirements for Mate 200gt.

Shore Based Training

  • Marine Radio Certification
  • STCW95 certified courses:
    • Fire Fighting
    • First Aid
    • Sea Survival
    • Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities

How long is the programme?

Sea Training – 18 days live aboard
Shore Based – 6 days

Please note that partaking in and completing the programme 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.

What Crew opportunities are available to me when I graduate?

Superyacht Crew Academy’s recruitment division SuperCrew, offers graduates the opportunity to network with overseas recruiters to find crew positions. Superyacht Crew Academy will assist you in the correct formatting of your resume and forward it to IYT to introduce you for available crew positions. For more about placement services click here.

For a sample crew salary guideline click here.

Location of Sailing

All practical inshore sail training will be sailed within the waterways of the Pittwater and the lower Hawkesbury region. This waterway is flanked by the Kuringai National Park boasting lush green sub tropical vegetation and secluded sandy beaches. For more details on the cruising area click here.

All offshore milebuilders will sail from Pittwater north or south along the east coast of New South Wales .

Location of shore based training

The shore based training will be conducted at the Superyacht Crew Academy's training facility at Newport.

Accommodation and meals

Accommodation and delicious healthy meals during the onboard sail training and milebuilders are included in the fastrak course. Meals during leisure time are at your own expense.

During the shore based training, you must provide your own accommodation. Local youth hostels, situated close by to the Superyacht Crew Academy, provide affordable nightly rates.

Booking Conditions

To gain the maximum benefit and continuity of training from the Fastrak program, it is recommended that you book into consecutive course modules, however they may be undertaken individually, providing there is a place available on the preferred module. If you already have some of these qualifications you do not have to take them again and will be credited with the cost of the modules.

Travel/medical insurance is recommended and compulsory to safeguard you against the misfortune of having to cancel your course. Cancellation fees are enforced by Club Sail as per the terms and conditions of booking stated on the booking form. To secure your booking a 50% deposit is required upon confirmation of the course. The balance of payment is to be settled no later than 14 days prior to course commencement. There are no refunds due to cancellation inside 14 days.

How much does the course cost?

AUD $7,995 -This investment into a comprehensive training program will open up job opportunities that will earn this back very quickly.

The cost includes:

  • Hard Cover bound IYT Theory Manual
  • IYT international log book
  • Course charts
  • Fully provisioned meals on practical live aboards and offshore milebuilders
  • Accommodation onboard
  • STCW95 certificate
  • Course Completion Certificates
  • Radio Operators Licence
  • IYT/MCA recognised Certificate upon successfully passing the exam

(IMPORTANT: We recommend that you take out Travel Insurance to safeguard you against the unlikely circumstances of you needing to cancel a course booking or unforeseen medical emergencies)

To convert Australian Dollars to your currency CLICK HERE

Where does the course 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 Australian Dollars..

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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