Course Overview
The course is designed for those who have minimal sailing knowledge or experience. Students begin their practical training where they learn basic seamanship such as rope-work, sail handling, keeping a good lookout and assisting with all the day-to-day handling of a yacht.
This is followed by the STCW course (Standards of Training for Crew and Watch), where students learn basic first aid, fire fighting and life-raft training.
Students will then spend a day in the classroom earning their VHF radio license. The last 4 days include the deckhand course where maintenance, knowledge and application, wash-downs, teak maintenance, deckhand duties (navigational watch and guests on board), line handling and anchoring duties, etc are covered.
This 16-day package is specifically designed to incorporate a variety of basic courses to help you build a CV and improve your chances of finding work in the yachting industry, especially the superyacht industry.
This comprehensive course may in part be facilitated by other registered superyacht training providers.
Venue:
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Duration:
16 days
Includes:
Superyacht Deckhand Course
SAMSA SRC/VHF Radio
STCW10 including PDSD
Support with VISA application
Professional Yachting CV
All course training materials
Qualification:
Superyacht Deckhand Course – Certificate of Completion
SAMSA SRC/VHF Radio License
STCW10 Certification
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