A vital ingredient to the successful operation of any yacht, whether charter or private, is well-trained crew.

Atlantic Yachting Sailing School’s training programme is designed to meet the growing demand for professional crew on luxury yachts and super yachts.

The higher your sailing qualification, the easier it will be to find work on a yacht. This course will prepare you for jobs on a yacht and is a stepping stone to your Yachtmaster Offshore qualification.
If you are seeking work in the yachting industry for the first time or if you want to build a career in the yachting industry, certain courses are essential and others are highly desirable in the eyes of potential employers. We offer both the essential and highly desirable qualifications – please refer to the “Syllabus” below for the essential modules and the “Optional beneficial modules” for the highly desirable qualifications.
Where?

At our premises in Club Mykonos Private Resort, Langebaan.

Who is this course for?
This course is for those who are serious about a career in yachting and are seeking the best opportunities in order to gain the skills and qualifications required for employment in super yachting industry, flotilla, charter, deliveries and instruction.
This course offers a stepping stone into the yachting industry, including the largest super yachts, which offers a wealth of travel opportunities and experiences.
Did you know?

Your RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper certificate is a highly regarded certificate in the Industry.  With this certificate behind your name you will be seen as a committed crew member.

Essential Modules

• RYA Competent Crew
• RYA Day Skipper Shorebased (Theory)
• RYA Day Skipper Tidal (Practical)
• RYA VHF/SRC Radio
• Super Yacht Training
• Mileage
• RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased (Theory)
• RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper Practical
• RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper Prep & Exam
• STCW 95 (Fire fighting, First Aid and Sea Survival

Detailed Syllabus

Optional beneficial modules (bookings made upon request by student)

These modules are very desirable in the eyes of potential employers and will give you an edge over other job seekers in the yachting industry

• RYA Power Boat Level II – 2 days
• Successful candidates will receive a license to drive a yacht tender under 10 metres.
• Our training includes some free fun: skiing, wakeboarding and tubing!
• RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance – 1 day
• RYA Radar – 1 day
• Stewardess Training – 5 days

Exam fees / Registration fees and documents

• RYA Commercial Endorsement Fee £32.00 – to be paid directly by the student to the RYA via credit card:
• For commercial Endorsement you will need the following:
1. Basic Sea Survival Certificate (you will receive this certificate after you completed the STCW 95 course)
2. SAMSA Seafarer’s Medical Examination (the cost is ZAR 300.00; you can go for the examination while you are doing the course with us – we will arrange it for you)
• RYA VHF Exam fee £30.00 – to be paid directly by the student to the RYA via credit card:
• RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper Exam fee - £190.00 – to be paid directly by the student to the RYA via credit card:

Please bring the following with you:

• 4 Passport photo’s            
• Copy of identity document or passport              

Qualifications obtained (for essential modules)

• RYA Competent Crew Practical Sailing Course Certificate
• RYA Day Skipper for Sail and Power Craft Shorebased Course Certificate (Theory)
• RYA Day Skipper Tidal Practical Sailing Course Certificate
• RYA Restricted (VHF only) Radio Operator Certificate
• Atlantic Yachting Super Yacht Training Certificate
• RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Certificate
• Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper Practical Sailing Certificate
• STCW 95 certificates in:
• Fire Fighting
• First Aid
• PSSR (Personal Safety & Social Reponsibility) & PST (Personal Safety Training)

Where to from here?

Once qualified as a RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore you can add on to this by simply doing your RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Certificate.

Course dates

The course is presented throughout the year.  Please contact us for course dates. If you have a group booking (3 - 5 or more people) we will try our best to accommodate you on your dates.

Course material

Each student receives the following which is yours to keep after the course:

• RYA Day Skipper Practical Booklet
• Atlantic  Yachting Super Yacht Training Manual
• RYA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore student pack
• Complimentary Atlantic Yachting Cap
• Complimentary Atlantic Yachting T-Shirt
• Complimentary Atlantic Yachting Bag
• Complimentary Atlantic Yachting Personal Log Book

Our training includes the following:

• Power Point Presentations
• Dividers (on loan or for sale)
• Plotters (on loan or for sale)
• Training manuals (on loan or for sale)
• Stationary (on loan)
• Pocket calculators (on loan)
• Foul weather gear (on loan)

Accommodation

Free accommodation is on board your training yacht for the duration of the course (including sheets, pillows, pillow cases, fully equipped galley and cleaning products) except for STCW 95 (we can arrange accommodation on your behalf for your account). The yacht is serviced once a week. You will also have the full use of the Club Mykonos Private Resort Facilities plus Wi-Fi (you can purchase vouchers).

Food

Nutritional light lunches are provided during the 5-day theory modules.

Tea and coffee are available at the office ~ always welcome for a cuppa!

Breakfast and dinner is not included in the course fee, however, tea, coffee and sugar is supplied on the yachts. We provide a nutritional menu plan (including a shopping list) for breakfast, lunches not included and dinner typically used when on the sea. We encourage students to cook on the yacht as part of the yachting experience & this helps with budgeting

Course fees

Please contact us for high and low season prices as well as current specials. If you make a group booking (3 or more people), you qualify for a group discount.