Become a certified crew member - Modules 1 to 6 of the IYT programme
This 5 day course places great emphasis on the practical boat handling skills essential for all deck crew. You will learn both the theoretical and practical basics required to be an active crew member onboard a power or sail superyacht. This course, and the 'Megayacht Crew Certificate' (recognised by the MCA), will absolutely improve your opportunities of crew placement on Megayachts.
Deckhands and Bosuns are directly responsible to the First Mate who organises all on-deck activities. They need to be versed in the arts of varnishing, yacht maintenance, boat handling, tender driving, fishing, life saving etc. Experience & qualifications & a good sense of humour go a long way on deck. Much of the daily chore roster is repetitive & physically demanding, hence we see many fine physical forms, be they male or female out on deck in the summer sun.
STCW95 is a compulsory certificate and basic safety training for all crew members & it always pays to keep upgrading your qualifications.
Practical & theory topics covered over the 5 days include:
- Industry Guides & Regulations
- Chain of Command, Etiquette & Crew Responsibilities
- Safety & Equipment
- Nautical Terminology & Relative Direction
- Ropework
- Basic Collision Regulations (Rules of the Road)
- Planning the First Passage
- Introduction to Weather
- Sails
- Boat Handling under Power
- Engine checks and Maintenance
- Charts and The Magnetic Compass
- Anchors & Anchoring
- Dinghy Theory & Practical
- Introduction to VHF radio
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 and four nights, from 9:30 am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday.
What
about meals?
Food provisioning is BYO and organized as a team by each student on the first day of the course. Just remember to bring your own lunch on the first day.
What about accommodation?
You will be staying aboard the training yacht for 5 days and 4 nights. .You will need to bring your own sleeping bag and a pillow.
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
$1450.
If you also sign up for the STCW95 course at the same time you can save $200 as a special package price with a total cost of AUD $2850 .
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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
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