The course is designed to equip you with the skills and practical experience to become a fully productive superyacht crew member, able to confidently accept any deckhand assignment in NSW and everywhere esle in the world. You will graduate with three internationally recognised certificates;
International Megayacht Crew Certificate
Small Power Boat & RIB Master
VHF Radio Operator Certificate
These three international qualifications are looked upon very favourably by superyacht captains and will greatly improve your chances of finding quick placement on a superyacht.
3 INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED CERTIFICATES
PLUS THE
NSW GENERAL PURPOSE HAND (GPH) QUALIFICATIONS
IN ONE TRAINING PROGRAMME.
Become a certified crew member - Modules 1 to 6 of the IYT programme
This 5 day course places great emphasis on practical boat handling skills, which are essential for all deck crew. The theoretical and practical skills you will learn will give you a basic understanding of what is required to be an active 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’ve graduated.
As an added bonus, and to give you a real feel for the job, students experience 1 night sail staying overnight onboard a luxury training yacht during the course. Please note that there is no smoking above or below decks.
The Deck Crew course provides you with an entrée into the Superyacht industry and, as your experience grows, it will be the foundation to move up into higher-level crew positions. Many Captains and First Mates began their yachting careers in this role. This entry-level qualiication can provide you with an opportunity to fill a gap year, spend a few years in a fast moving and dynamic industry, or it can become the cornerstone of a long and lucrative career in superyachting.
What makes a good Superyacht Deckhand?
The deckhand carries out his or her duties and responsibilities under the direction and authority of the captain via the first oficer and/or bosun. A deckhand is responsible for keeping the yacht’s exterior and deck equipment clean and exquisitely maintained while also assisting in watchkeeping, navigational support, guest services and docking procedures.
A Deckhand should be adept at:
Washing down
Painting
Varnishing
Deck scrubbing
Waxing
Bufing
Seamanship
RIB Tender driving
Safe fuelling techniques
Outboard engine maintenance
Watchkeeping
Rope splicing
Superyacht Deckhand Course requirements
Before you start your Deck Crew training you will need to have completed a five day STCW 95 Course (Standards of Training Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers), that is compulsory for all crew on superyachts.
The STCW 95 gives you the minimum standard of qualification required to work on vessels of any size and equips you with a detailed understanding of what to do in the event of marine emergencies.
Superyacht Crew Academy conducts regular STCW 95 courses in Sydney during which you will study safety and sea survival, first aid and CPR, fire fighting including use of breathing apparatus and personal and social responsibilities.
The STCW 95 can be packaged with the Deck Crew course or you can do the two separately.
Superyacht crew Practical & theory topics covered over the 5 days include:
DAY 1_ Monday
The superyacht industry & rib master theory
Classroom Theory
Number & type of yachts
Flag State Registrations
Private & Commercial yachts
STCW 95 & Nautical qualification
Chain of Command
Rank & Position
Resumes/Interviewing
Crew Agreements
Personal Appearance & Hygiene
Rules Onboard
Nautical / Military time
Vendor Contracts
Guest Arrival
Preference forms
Theory p.m.
Small power boat & RIB Tender theory
DAY 2_Tuesday
Onboard boat training IYT modules 1-2
Practical & Theory
Safety briefing
Safety equipment demonstration and explanation
Nautical terminology
Colregs (Rules of the road)
Vessel equipment and Instruments
Engine checks and maintenance
Boat handling under power
Intro to sailing
Sails and sail handling
Marine manners, customs, etiquette
DAY 3_Wednesday
Onboard boat training VHF radio IYT modules 3-4, 6
Practical
Morning sailing and boat handling in and around Pittwater area
Deck and seamanship
Rope work
M.O.B drills
VHF radio theory
Weather forecasting
Intro to Admiralty charts
Tides and rule of 1/12ths
Afternoon Session:
RIB Tender driving practical on water training
DAY 4_Thursday
Onboard boat training IYT modules 3,4,5
Practical & Theory
Safety onboard and safety equipment
Navigation theory
Calculating ETA/distance / speed
Lat/Long and position recording
Compasses and chartwork
Variation and deviation
Lines of position and plotting a fix
Making a safe passage plan
Overnight Sail:
Blind Navigation by passage plan
Night pilotage using IALA
Revision
DAY 5_Friday
Onboard & exams IYT modules 3-5
Practical
Revision
Safety checks
Deck seamanship
Sails and sail handling
Sailing vessel handling skills
Theory EXAMS - Megayacht
Deck, RIB & VHF radio
Log book sign off and issuing of
certificates
The Megayacht Crew Certificate is recognised by the MCA Internationally recognised IYT certification for Megayacht Deck Crew, International RIB tender driving & VHF Radio certificates are awarded on successful completion of the course
The Superyacht Crew Academy’s Megayacht Deck Crew Course is internationally accredited by the world leading superyacht training organization, ‘International Yacht Training (IYT) in the US, and is recognized by the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA).
All major crewing agencies worldwide acknowledge this certificate for job placement. In association with Superyacht Crew Academy, SuperCrew Recruitment provides access into the worldwide superyacht industry for qualified professional crew at all levels from Deckhands and steward/ess to top end chefs, engineers, first mates and captains. SuperCrew specialises in bringing together owners and captains with highly qualified and highly motivated crew around the world.
SuperCrew’s helpful team will assist you to compile your resume, tailoring it specifically to the superyacht industry. When you have completed your training, your resume is kept on the SuperCrew database and also forwarded to the Director of Crew Placement at International Yacht Training. We also recommend that you register online with our network of other major worldwide crew agents who will be willing to assist you for interviews when you are in your port of call.
Graduates of the Megayacht Deck Crew Course will receive priority crew placement service and be given first option for any junior positions available.
What do
I bring?
Bring a hat, sunglasses, blockout, change of clothes (minimal wardrobe needed), wet weather jacket, toilet kit, 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.
Please note that there is no smoking below decks.
How
Long is the course?
Five days, from 9:30 am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday. Including 1 overnight sail.
What
about meals?
Food provisioning is BYO dinner for the overnight sail and organized as a team by each student on the first day of the course. Just remember to bring your own lunches every day.
What about accommodation?
You will be staying onboard the training yacht for 1 night during the overnight sail. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag and a pillow.
Check with us about local youth hostel accommodation for the other nights during your course.
Where
do we set sail from?
The Superyacht Crew Academy's Club Sail Office at
the Newport Anchorage, Office 10, Marina level, 79-81
Beaconsfield St, Newport close to the Newport Arms Hotel.
To see a map of how to find us, click
here.
For the
dates of the course offerings, click in the box in the
"sign on now" form below.
Cost
AUD$1650
If you also sign up for the STCW95 course at the same time you can save $100 as a special package price with a total cost of AUD$3300
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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.
