TRAINING FOR A DECKHAND POSITION ON LUXURY SUPERYACHTS
The SYTA Course is your passport to the exciting world of luxurious superyachts, sailing charters and deliveries.
Superyacht Training Academy’s Superyacht Deck/Sail Career Course has been specially designed to meet the ever-growing demand for well-trained professional crew on luxury yachts. This course includes Day Skipper Sailing and RYA Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore Theory, having these qualifications will give you a competitive edge on your CV and is also a good entry point for crew looking to gain their Yachtmaster qualification in future.
This is the simplest and most effective way to gain entry level employment as a Deckhand onboard yachts of all sizes.
As an Advanced Deckhand, you’ll have the upper hand with your competition with thorough knowledge and training of the following:
- Leadership: lead wash downs, be in control of tender operations
- All products and product management
- Crew management and organisation
- Tender driving, mooring operations
- Rigging and working aloft
- Topcoat painting and fibreglass repairs
- Splicing of lines
This is an exciting career, leading to travel and adventure opportunities worldwide.
Duration
6 Weeks
Location
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Courses Included
Our Superyacht Deck/Sail Career Course is tailored to bolster your chances of securing lucrative employment contracts worldwide. A strong CV with all of the relevant certifications is your best chance at getting offered a job quickly.
IS THIS COURSE IDEAL FOR YOU?
INTEREST
You are exploring career options in superyachts or sailing charters
EDUCATION
You have completed matric or tertiary education
TRAVEL
Keen to travel and explore your personal horizons
EARN
well-paid job in the superyacht industry or sailing charters
ACCOMMODATION
Apprenticeship Program
Mediterranean
Caribbean
*Typical entry-level salary
Ready to begin your Superyacht Career?
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