Superyacht Crew Training for Power or Sail
Professional Sailing Career Qualifications
There are currently 14 miles of new yachts under construction in 25 different countries and a worldwide shortage of crew. There are 3,000 positions available for deckhands, bosuns, officers of the watch, chief mates, captains, engineers, stewardess’s and chefs aboard superyachts around the world.
This is an opportunity unlike any other. Crew get to travel the globe on the world’s most expensive yachts, visit the most exotic locations on the planet and enjoy the benefits of expense free living while being paid considerable salaries.
If you are an outward-bound type individual who enjoys meeting people and seeks adventure in your life, then a career working internationally on a Superyacht or in the Maritime Industry could be for you.
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International Yachtmaster ® Coastal, Offshore and Ocean certificates are recognised by 23 governments worldwide. MCA recognised.
"The Superyacht Crew Academy provided me with
an Internationally recognised and highly regarded qualification
that will allow me to gain employment in the super yacht industry
which is renowned for its generous remuneration and exotic destinations.
Superyacht Crew Academy instruction is delivered in an interactive environment
at a pace dictated by the individual's requirements. The apparent
ease with which the Instructors deliver an exceptional training
package, whilst fostering a fun and social environment, is testament
to their skill and experience as mariners." Owen
Walsh, a recent graduate of Club Sail's Superyacht Crew Academy IYT Professional Yachtmaster
Offshore Power Course and an ex Australian Naval Lieutenant.
“ Hi my name is Marty Arbuthnot, I am writing to congratulate the Superyacht Crew Academy on running a professional and comprehensive range of courses, preparing the eager amateur for the pleasures of Super Yacht crewing. I spent the best 4 years of my life as a deckhand/2nd mate on some of the most spectacular boats ever made. I have cruised the French Riviera and avoided pirates in SE Asia, and everyday was a new and exciting experience. The Yachtmaster and STCW95 are internationally recognized and industry standard courses in the Superyacht world. The SuperyachtCrewAcademy is a great door into the industry of tax free wages and world travel. Enjoy...........”
Work as a professional
captain or crew on megayachts
The Superyacht Crew Academy, a division of Club Sail & Australian representative &
partnership school of International
Yachtmaster Training, Inc.,
offers professional sail and power vessel IYT training courses.
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
Deck or Master of Yachts yachtmaster certificates and the STCW95 courses.
IYT Professional Master of Yachts Courses are for advanced participants with certain
requirements of pre-course experience. These are referred to in
the details of each course below.
You are not
precluded from these courses as a recreational sailor, in fact we
highly recommend the extra depth of knowledge and certification
to anyone. For those that are starting out afresh as a novice, The Superyacht Crew Academy offers the "Fast
Track" 7 week Professional Crew program option.
NEW The MCA Approved Megayacht Deck Crew Course is the perfect way to get moving quickly on your career training for Superyachts. This course complements the required STCW95 course with a basic set of yachting and boat handling skills that will help your placement on a superyacht as a deckhand. It is the minimum first step for a professional career in sailing and the superyacht industry.
If you fall
in between and are not a novice but don’t quite have enough
experience to meet the required levels for the courses then we will
tailor the course options just for you. This means you won't have
to take courses you have done before.
For example,
maybe you need a few more offshore miles or an International Bareboat Skipper course or a VHF radio course. Whatever you require, just give us a call
and we will be happy to talk through your personal circumstances.
After you have
your IYT certificate, The Superyacht Crew Academy will assist you with placement. For information about professional Superyacht Crew placements, click here.
Your
Sailing Career Choices
Click on the names for course details,
prices and schedules:
Superyacht Steward/ess crew training courses
Train for a position as steward or stewardess aboard a luxury yacht. Courses are suitable for all those interested in a professional career in hospitality,silver service and guest care.
Megayacht Deck Crew training course
This course complements the STCW95 course required for all superyacht crew with a basic set of yachting skills for a deckhand. It is the minimum first step and entry level onto superyachts for a professional career in sailing.
International
Yachtmaster® Master of Yachts 200 tons (coastal) Certificate – ‘Professional Crew Course’
This certification allows you to work as a First Mate on commercial
vessels and super yachts up to 200 tons, registered in 20 countries
(but not Australian registered yachts as yet) up to 150 miles
offshore. (If you have no or limited experience then the Superyacht Crew Academy
offers you the chance to reach this level with our ‘Fastrak
Professional Crew ’ program)
International
Yachtmaster® Master of Yachts 200 tons (offshore) Certificate – ‘Professional Captain’s
Course’
This certification allows you to work as a Master/Captain/Skipper
on commercial vessels and super yachts up to 200 tons, registered
in 20 countries (but not Australian registered yachts as yet)
up to 150 miles offshore. Over 200 tons or beyond 150 miles offshore
you are able to work as a First Mate. (If you have no or limited
experience then the Superyacht Crew Academy offers you the chance to reach this
level with our Fastrack Captain's program)
The advantages of holding an International Yachtmaster’s Certificate ® and why you should choose International Yachtmaster Training with the Syperyacht Crew Academy, Sydney, Australia.
The International Yachtmaster® Master of Yachts 200 tons Coastal, Offshore and Ocean certificates are recognised by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) for entry into their Master of Yachts Certificate of Competency.
The IYT Yachtmaster ® qualifications are recognised by insurance companies worldwide.
Also included is the issue of your Australian Yachtmaster certificate.
Yacht owners are always looking for highly experienced crew to command their vessels. Holders of the prestigious IYT Yachtmaster ® qualifications are most highly sought after for their recognised knowledge of nautical studies and proven practical competence and training.
The Superyacht Crew Academy can advise you on crew placement after you graduate and refer you to the most reputable International crew agencies. For more click here.
The Superyacht Crew Academy includes accommodation and personalised and extensive yachtmaster training specifically for super yachts.
The Superyacht Crew Academy is located on the protected waters of Pittwater Bay 10 nm from Sydney - this is an all weather training area.
"I found the Superyacht Crew Academy's Megayacht Deck Crew Course to be very rewarding. I gained both skills and knowledge in areas including sailing, ropework, tender driving, collision regulations, navigation, weather, charts, boat maintenance, nautical terminology and radio operation. These are skills which have been invaluable since I began working on my yacht. Beyond this though, undertaking this course also gave me a good overview of what to expect when working in this industry and most importantly I was able to walk into my new job on MY Sarah with a degree of confidence that I would not have otherwise had.
The course was not only informative, it was a really enjoyable experience. I made friends who I still keep in touch with and in this industry it is great to have as many contacts as possible. We had a great time sailing around some beautiful places for the week, learning lots but also having a good laugh.
Working as a deckhand in the Megayacht industry is a very rewarding career, you get to work outside, you meet loads of great people, you get the chance to see places you may otherwise never see and although we work hard, you are well rewarded for it. This is a career that I would recommend to anyone with a friendly disposition, a good work ethic and a desire to travel and see the world. But before embarking on this career I highly recommend that you attend the Megayacht Deckhand Course with the Superyacht Crew Academy, you will learn a lot, have an absolute ball doing it and it will make your transition into your new career all that much smoother"
