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Superyacht Deck Crew Training Course

Deckhand Crew Certification - The first step for superyacht careers

This course is designed to equip you with the skills and practical experience to become a fully productive Superyacht deck crew member, able to confidently accept any deckhand job on superyachts, megayachts, even gigayachts! across the globe.

You will graduate with three internationally MCA recognised certificates

• IYT International Crew Certificate
• Small Power Boat & RIB Master
• VHF Radio Operator Certificate
• PLUS, as a bonus, you will receive the NSW General Purpose Hand ‘Statements of Attainment’

Superyacht captains look very favourably upon these three international qualifications and having them will greatly improve your chances of finding quick placement on a superyacht. 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 qualification 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.

PLUS your training will give you the qualifications you need to begin working right away on any NSW registered commercial vessel under the NSW General Purpose Hand (GPH) classification.

This training is also the first step towards the higher level super yacht crew and superyacht captain career training.

Become a certified crew member with this MCA recognised course

Over 5 days, emphasis on practical boat handling skills is applied,  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 a 1 night sail staying overnight onboard a luxury training yacht during the course.

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 officer and/or bosun. A deckhand is responsible for keeping the yacht’s exterior and deck equipment clean and exquisitely maintained while also assisting in watch keeping, navigational support, guest services and docking procedures. Other useful qualifications, like SCUBA diving, IT skills, photography, welding, carpentry, metal working, will enhance your Superyacht Crew prospects and make you a more valuable crew member. Outstanding physical endurance, athletic skills, and a pleasant disposition will also help your career aboard Superyachts.

A Deckhand should be adept at:

• Seamanship
• RIB Small power boat tender driving
• VHF Marine Radio communication
• Safe fuelling techniques
• Outboard engine maintenance
• Washing down
• Painting
• Varnishing
• Deck scrubbing
• Waxing
• Buffing
• Watch keeping
• Rope splicing

Superyacht Deckhand Course requirements

Either before or after 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),basic safety certificates that are 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:

The Superyacht Crew Academy’s Megayacht Deck Crew Course certificates are internationally accredited by the world leading superyacht training organization, ‘International Yacht Training (IYT) Worldwide, and is recognised by the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) specifically for superyacht deck crew, International RIB tender driving & VHF marine radio communication are awarded on successful completion.

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. 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 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, sun cream, 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. Theory training is done in our training annex at Warriwood. 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

2011 Price: $1650 (Package Price if booked with  STCW95 $3300 – a saving of $145)
2012 Price: $1695 (Package Price if booked with STCW95 $3325 – a saving of $195)

What is included?

CD manual; theory; practical;  IYT Log Book; exam and certification fees

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	Name: E-mail: Address: Street or PO Box: City: State: Zip: Country Phone Fax Mobile Skype Date of Birth (click in the box  below to select a date for your course) MegaYacht Deck Crew Dates 20-24 Feb 2012 12-16 Mar 2012 19-23 Mar 2012 9-13 Apr 2012 7-11 May 2012 2-6 Jul 2012 20-24 Aug 2012 17-21 Sep 2012 22-26 Oct 2012 5-9 Nov 2012 STCW95 - If you have not already taken the required STCW95 courses, sign up now and you'll save $100. If you do have STCW certification please click on that item in the box below. I already have STCW 13–17 Feb 2012 5–9 Mar 2012 26-30 Mar 2012 16-20 Apr 2012 14-18 May 2012 4-8 Jun 2012 9-13 Jul 2012 13–17 Aug 2012 10-14 Sep 2012 15–19 Oct 2012 12-16 Nov 2012 Please enter any further information or requests here: (also required) I have read and agree to the conditions of the booking form and the legal disclaimer that follows on this website page (scroll down to read). This reservation is not confirmed until we contact you directly. By clicking on the Reserve Now button you affirm that you have read and agree to the conditions of the booking form and the legal disclaimer that follows below this form. This form will not be sent until you enter something in every box. Phone: International + 612 9979 9669 Fax: International + 61 (2) 9979 3463 e-mail us 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 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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Reviews by our Graduates:

I'm Joshua McCouat, I studied my STCW'95 and Megayacht deck Crew with Superyacht Crew Academy earlier this year in February.

I just thought I would shoot you an e-mail and let you know what I am up to and where in the wonderful world I am.

Since April I have been in Florida (Ft. Lauderdale/Palm Beach) on a 157" Christensen. We did the east coast of America last season and travelled from Palm Beach to The Canadian/USA Boarder stopping in Savannah, Charleston, Manhattan, The Hamptons, Newport, Nantucket, Boston, Portland, Booth Bay, Barr Habour..... Just to name a few. Then we shot back to Atlantis in the Bahamas for 2 weeks before heading to Key West and Making a Slow Cruise from there Back to Palm Beach where we have been hauled out of the water for a major refit. We have been out of the water for 2 months and are due back in on the 17th of Dec. to head back to Atlantis for Xmas/New Years before the Caribbean season starts. After that we scoot across the ditch to the Med for the season there which includes the Monaco Yacht Show :)

I also wanted to say thank you for all the help and support that you gave me when i was studying with you. it was a lot of fun and i will no doubt be visiting again hopefully at the end of next year when I come to do my YachtMaster OffShore.

The Boat has offered me an awesome opportunity to learn all there is is learn as well as an awesome salary, benefits, and program. not to mention the crew are a happy bunch of people and we are like a large family.... I have learned that the crew makes the boat and that is the main thing, not the salary, benefits or program.

Thank you again and I will keep in touch,

Joshua McCouat
Deckhand