CAREER GUIDANCE

Seascope is an MCA-approved and RYA-endorsed superyacht crew training school.  They offera wide range of professional courses for the superyacht industry.

Madison is a Superyacht Chief Stewardess and Crew Mentor with 7 years at sea leading, hiring and training interior teams. She helps aspiring Stewardess’s turn ambition into confidence with insider strategies that make you stand out and get hired. In short, she’s your secret weapon to launching a successful superyacht career.

Shannon, a co-founder of Compass Rose Crew, chose PYT as her first training school in 2011. We endorse this school as their lecturers know a great deal about the yachting industry and we have watched hundreds of crew achieve success following PYT’s training.

FWW offers wine training, primarily to yacht crew and up to all levels recognised by the G.U.E.S.T. program. They aim to make learning about wine as educational, entertaining, and convenient as possible for all wanting to learn.

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Fred offers online webinars or immersive training and truly has a passion for teaching and boating. It has been said before that he has an unusual way of teaching, however, there is no doubt he is good at what he does since his students have above 80% pass rates!

Onshore Cellars is a leading supplier of fine wines and spirits to the superyacht industry. The company is run by Ed and Jess Dunnett, a friendly and dynamic duo who met while working on yachts. They have been providing Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) courses to superyachts and their crew since 2016. These are internationally recognised courses that offer a first-class education and training in wines.

KDW Training offers world-class hospitality courses for superyacht interior crew from Service, Housekeeping, Laundry, Administration and HR, as well as Senior Stewardess/Chief Stewardess training. With bespoke programs and hands-on learning, they help you refine your skills, boost confidence and excel in your yachting career.

UKSA is a renowned maritime youth charity and training centre of excellence. They provide a comprehensive selection of superyachting and yachting courses to help you advance your career in the professional yachting and superyacht industries.

When Compass Rose Crew co-founder, Sarah, was a Chief Stewardess, she used VIP Service School for all interior training courses for her new and experienced stewardesses. This school is run by Hazel, and thanks to her extensive knowledge of the yachting industry, the stewardesses gained greater confidence and a new depth of knowledge.

This is another option for anyone taking the Yachtmaster 200t course or OOW / Masters Modules. Brayton at the Bridge Deck has a wealth of knowledge and with this will come many first-time passes from his students! Witnessed by Shannon, he puts his students at ease and prepares them well for their Oral exams.

Ocean Wave is your go-to training school for chefs and crew looking to elevate their skills and careers at sea. Whether you need your Ship’s Cook Certificate, Food Safety training or want to master the art of chocolate, they’ve got you covered. Run by former chefs and yacht crew, they know exactly what it takes to succeed on board. With their high standards, you’ll achieve your highest potential. Plus, they offer RYA courses like PWC training and even support new build services.

Seasthemind offers Mental Health First Aid training programs to provide yacht crews with the skills and confidence to identify, respond to and manage mental health issues, both onboard and ashore.

The Superyacht Crew Academy is Australia’s leading training provider. They deliver both International and Australian qualifications for the Superyacht & Maritime industries.

Super Yachting South Africa believes in simulating real-life situations and expects very high standards of presentation, behaviour, manners, and performance from each student to prepare them for their careers in yachting. They have successfully trained almost 2000 Steward/esses. The founder Isobel Odendaal is a highly regarded expert in the running of the interiors of yachts.