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Naviteach – Yacht Master Training Courses

Naviteach was established after being involved for many years within the yachting industry. That involvement has been primarily in respect of teaching and as a result of this experience, has led to a personal desire to improve on the quality of training within the industry.

We are continually striving for excellence within our field and are constantly looking for ways to improve both the quality and effectiveness of the instruction we can give our students. The focus of the business is not only to provide training at the highest level but also to provide quality pre-course preparation, thereby greatly improving the chances of positive results in final exams.

NAVITEACH MISSION

I have made it my personal philosophy during my time of presenting courses, that if at any time a student does not understand the way I teach, then I must teach the way they understand. As a result of this, I have tried in many subjects, to present the subject matter in a way which is not only easier to understand but also hopefully, easier to remember at that crucial moment during exams and assessments.

Naviteach’s mission therefore, is to not only provide quality training with a personal approach but also a back-up service and personal “go to” for those looking for advice or additional assistance regarding any of the subjects taught or discussed.

WORLD CLASS TRAINING

Naviteach Maritime Training (Yacht Master Courses) is devoted to excellence in teaching and learning, as well as a dedication towards continual subject matter research. We have comfortable learning facilities conducive to studying, with all amenities available either at the school or close by. Our school facilities are located in Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa.

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NAVI-COURSE

We offer a variety of courses from introductory to advanced. Whether you are looking to start a career within the superyacht industry or perhaps you are already in the industry and looking to further your career, we can help you.

Ensure you are prepared for your course before it starts. There is often a definite advantage to doing some prep-work prior to attending a course or module.

If you are studying with us and in need of a place to stay, then we can assist. We have a selection of 2 and 4 bedroom apartments in close proximity for you to choose from. Contact us to find out more.

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SAS Yachtmaster

Course Description The Yachtmaster course is an internationally recognised recreational skippers ticket for candidates wanting to skipper power-driven vessels or […]

• Duration 2 weeks
• Skill Level Advanced
• Lectures 48 lessons
• Enrolled 8 students

Course Description

The Yachtmaster course is an internationally recognised recreational skippers ticket for candidates wanting to skipper power-driven vessels or sailing vessel over 9m in length powered by a motor of 15HP and higher. The Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence allows the holder to skipper a vessel at all hours on all ocean passages.

The goal of this course is to train candidates with the knowledge in order to pass a South African Sailing Yachtmaster theory exam, as well as provided an overview of essential seamanship skills and safety procedures required in the Yachtmaster oral exam. 

The Yachtmater course consists of 13 chapters, which prepares students for the theory and oral Yachtmaster exams. The theory course should take +-4 weeks to complete.

Start your sailing journey with the Yachtmaster online theory course. Once you’ve completed the theory course and you are confident in completing the exam preparation manual, you can book your Yachtmaster theory exam. After successfully completing the Yachtmaster theory exam, you can book your oral examination.

Course Pricing

There is no practical component to this courses. Therefore, the course price only consists of the cost of the theory component.  However, students will also have to pay a South African Sailing (SAS) examiner fee in addition to the course price. The SAS fee for this course is ±R2575 for non-SAS members, and ±R1750 for SAS members.

Certification

On competition of the theory and oral exams, successful candidates will be issued a South African Sailing Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence (CoC).

Prerequisites

In order to be eligible for a SAS Yachtmaster ticket candidates will have to meet the below prerequisites.

If you need help in attaining any of the below requirements drop us a line. 

• Candidates must be over the age of 16
• A DSC VHF is a short range radio certificate (SRC) and takes about 2 days to complete. 
• All candidates require a basic eye test. If you are colour blind you cannot go further than Day Skipper.
• A logbook with 2500nm of sailing and 48 night hours including 3 overnight passages of at least 100nm each. 
• Students must have completed a SAS Coastal Skipper course successfully

What You Need For The Course

Candidates can purchase these items at a sailing club in their area or purchase these items online. 

• A clean practice chart SAN 3002
• An examination pad. (square blocks are useful for interpolation)
• A parallel ruler or a Portland plotter (both are required from Coastal Skipper upwards)
• Dividers, pencils and rubber
• A simple calculator with a square root button. A calculator with scientific functions is permitted but programmable calculators, cell phones and laptop computers are not
• The SA Sailing Exercise and Navigation Tables (2008 edition). This is only required for the Yachtmaster Offshore exam

Course Fees Include

A Yachtmaster course manual

Over 2 hours of video tutorials

A Theory exam preparation manual with practice exam question

Video answers to the exam preparation manual chart-work questions

Yachtmaster Exercise and Navigation Tables (to be used in the exam)

A free downloadable COLREGS (Rules of the Rd) booklet

Access to the Yachtmaster theory for the duration of the course

Terms, Conditions and Indemnity

Candidates must read, sign and email a scanned copy of the signed terms & conditions to [email protected] in order to finalise the purchase of this course. Find the terms and conditions in the link below.

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Getting the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate in South Africa

The Yachtmaster Offshore certificate allows a certified yacht skipper to chart a course within 150 Nautical Miles from a safe port of entry. If you have a passion for boating and exploring waters, you must aim for this certificate. In this article, we will cover the basics of getting the RYA Yachtmaster offshore certificate in South Africa.

The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore – What exactly is it?

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore is a qualification that allows a cruise yacht skipper to skip a yacht less than or equal to 500gt. To acquire this, a skipper has to pass the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore exam, which is a practical exam that may last up to 18 hours. However, not anyone can take the exam as there are some strict prerequisites to follow; which we will see shortly.

So, who should take this exam? If you have a passion for sailing and wish to explore the waters. Definitely yes. Or if you hold an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore in either sail or power, then you may want to consider getting it for the other type. Either way, it is a worthy experience to take the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore exam. It’s practical, it’s intense and most importantly, it builds up your knowledge extensively.

Prerequisites for taking the RYA Yachtmaster Exam

There is no official course prior to taking the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore exam because whoever takes the exam is expected to have prior experience with sailing. However, RYA does provide unofficial courses to brush up on your knowledge. These ‘courses’ may be tailored according to your needs.

Regarding the prerequisites, there are some intense requirements you have to fulfil; which include a fair amount of sea experience.

• You should have 50 days of sea service logging in the last 10 years. At least half of this time should include skipping on tidal waters on a yacht/vessel of 500gt or less.
• You should have at least 5 days of experience as a skipper skipping a vessel of less than 24m in length. 
• You should have covered at least 2500 miles on a yacht less or equal to 500gt in the last 10 years.
• There should be a record of you covering at least 5 passages that are 60 or more miles long. These five passages include 2 overnight passages and 2 as you being the skipper.

These requirements are halved if you already have the Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence. Also, RYA advises you to contact them ([email protected]) if your sailing records were recorded on a yacht greater than 24m in length or 500gt in weight.

If you do not fulfil these requirements, don’t worry. As an accredited institute in Cape Town, South Africa, Sail and Power SA can help you with mile building. For more information, check out this webpage.

Besides, you will need the following certifications:

• RYA SRC or higher, a GMDSS-compliant marine radio operator certificate.
• RYA First-Aid Certificate or any other (such as STCW First-Aid course).

The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Exam in South Africa

The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore exam is a practical one. This exam may last up to 8-12 hours for one candidate or 10-18 hours if there are two candidates present. According to the RYA standards, there should never be more than two candidates in one exam.

This exam will be conducted under the supervision of an RYA-accredited supervisor. They may ask you oral questions from time to time during the exam as you showcase your abilities to handle the boat. This vessel may be your own or a borrowed one. The only requirement is that it has to pass the RYA standard for the examination. So make sure that it is well-equipped with the latest navigation charts and that all the navigational and other instruments are in pristine condition.

Your age should be 18 minimum at the time of this examination.

Getting the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate in South Africa is indeed a challenging task and an important milestone. We strongly advise you to prepare the theory (based on the RYA Logbook Syllabus G158), which will help you tackle the orals. And lastly, it is always a good idea to request a custom refresher course from RYA-accredited institutes in case you feel unconfident.

If you require this certificate for commercial purposes, then you will need to get the commercial endorsement . 

Sail and Power SA can help you with prepping and getting your Yachtmaster certification. Contact us today for more information.

FAST TRACK PROGRAMMES

Packaged by 2 Oceans to include the RYA modules and mileage required to quickly get you to the qualification you need, these programmes are designed to help you achieve your professional sailing goals. Our team of highly qualified instructors will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge whether you are looking to earn a commercial skipper’s license, advance your sailing career, or just to start your sailing jour- ney, join us for a comprehensive and challenging adventure and take the first step towards your dream career.

This comprehensive package provides students with no previous experience the opportunity to get the practical and theoretical training, as well as the mileage required to achieve an RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence – a 200-ton limited commercial license. 

The mileage module of the Offshore programme is a return leg from Cape Town to Durban. On successful completion, you will be able to work on a variety of sailing yachts as a: charter skipper, flotilla skipper, corporate day sailing skipper, cruising instructor, delivery skipper or first mate.

This well-rounded programme provides novice students with the opportunity to gain the practical and theoretical training required in to achieve a commercially endorsed RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence.

Sailing takes place around the scenic Cape Peninsula and up and down the lower West Coast of South Africa. You will also round the Cape of Good Hope many times, which is a definite sailing milestone, given its often-challenging sailing conditions.

This basic 3-week programme gives you the minimum requirements for starting out in the Super Yacht Industry, or to charter a yacht in the Mediterranean. 

Modules included: RYA Competent Crew, RYA Day Skipper, RYA Short Range Radio Certificate, RYA Power Boat Level II.

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Welcome to Atlantic Yachting Sail & Power Training

Royal Yachting Association (RYA)  Accredited Sailing School  and an  Authorised Agency of SAS (South African Sailing).

Langebaan Lagoon offers the only RYA accredited exam waters in South Africa.

We run courses throughout the year.

RYA/MCA Day Skipper to Yachtmaster & Steward/ess courses for those starting out in Super Yachting industry

If you are looking for a job in the yachting industry for the first time, certain training courses are essential and others are highly desirable in the eyes of potential employers. We offer a range of entry level training courses. These courses are the minimum that one should look at completing – with the mind set of upgrading soon.

A vital ingredient to the successful smooth operations of any vessel, whether charter or private, is well trained crew. In order to obtain a crew position on deck – this course will put you ahead of the game.

Ideally one should aim to upgrading to a RYA Yachtmaster Offshore.

We offer RYA/MCA Yachtmaster courses for those starting in yachting and all the required modules to reach the highest levels of professional yachting.

The RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Career Course is an all inclusive course from start to finish. The RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore Upgrade course is for those who have previous experience and are aiming to upgrade their license.

From beginners to yacht masters – here is a course for you!

Welcome to the world’s leading training programme for leisure and professional boaters.

To skipper a sailing boat over 9 meters in South Africa you are required by law to hold an appropriate Certificate of Competence.

The South African Maritime SafetyAuthority (SAMSA) was established on the 1st April 1998 under the SAMSA Act 5 of 1998.

Extra courses for those seeking to upskill themselves for the Super Yachting Industry which are attractive in the eye of a potential employee, or purely for recreational purposes.

Our experienced and passionate skippers are ready to give you an experience that will have a lasting effect, be it for Charter or Team Building.

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Looking for the ideal family holiday or just a couple of friends wanting an awesome experience…… why not charter a yacht?

Team Building

Team building refers to the process of enhancing teamwork and collaboration within a group of individuals working towards a common goal. It involves various activities, exercises, and strategies aimed at improving communication, trust, problem-solving, and overall team dynamics.

Student Feedback

Rya yachtmaster coastal skipper commercially endorsed.

A big thank you to these amazing people!! Atlantic Yachting Sail and Power it’s been an unforgettable journey. As well as to all the instructors. Wouldn’t of wanted it any different. It’s not just a sailing school, I would say it’s more like a family that you get very attached too. Gonna miss this place..

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore with commercial endorsement

Thanks so much for steering Hugo Davis-mason through the Offshore Yacht Master course over the last 6 months. He has grown from a boy to a man under your tutelage. Sailing from Capetown to Tortola over 40 days was the experience of a lifetime and has cemented his love of sailing. Without your company’s care and knowledge he would still be wondering which course to navigate in his life. I will highly recommend you to anyone looking for a challenge for their son or daughter to grow through adventure and discipline.

Competent Crew

Best Sailing school in the southern hemisphere! Thanks for making me feel at home and teaching me new skills. Will definitely come back in the future.

Over exceeded my expectations of the course. Was worth every cent & cannot wait to book my/our next day skipper. Our instructor – a rare breed of seamanship with a natural talent for the sea, teaching and good humour – Steele.

I would take my family to sea with you any day. Thank you Atlantic Yachting

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore with commercial endorsement – Career Course

Such an incredible team! They go above and beyond to help their students. They’re readily available, always happy to help and have so much knowledge about sailing and the industry at large!

RYA Day Skipper- RYA Coastal Skipper – Career Course

Second time around 😉 Thank you to Hayley, Janine and Nicole for your patience and answering all the numerous questions and leading a guiding hand 😊To the Instructors for putting up with us students, haha. I would highly recommend Atlantic Yachting to anyone looking for a professional, organised, and well-structured Sailing School. I wish the team the best for any and all future endeavours.

I recently had the pleasure of taking a sailing course with Atlantic Yachting, and I must say, they exceeded my expectations. The school and its instructors were exceptional, providing me with an unforgettable experience. I have since recommended Atlantic Yachting to my friends, and I would certainly recommend them to anyone who is looking to take a sailing course. Overall, I had an amazing time and learned a lot, and I have Atlantic Yachting to thank for that.

Wonderful team, from management to the instructors. Welcoming and professional! The accommodation is more than anyone can ask, few minutes walking from the school! Nice fleet and wonderful place where to sail. Wind is always blowing, and sea condition goes s from flat (in the lagoon for starting) to surfing 2/3mt swell in complete safety. As a foreigner i never felt so at home!

RYA Yachtmaster with commercial endorsement – Career Course

The best Sailing school in the world trust me!

Truly an amazing place to go and learn all about sailing and explore the beautiful Atlantic Ocean!🙌🏻

Awesome school. Learned so much. Everyone and everything was amazing. Everyone in the office was always helpful and friendly, going out of their way to help in any way they could. The yachts and equipment are top notch, clean and safe, the crew house is lovely, and the instructors are awesome, again helpful, and very knowledgeable. Just a great place for yacht related qualifications.

Thanks again guys, been an awesome 8 weeks.

Competent Crew & Day Skipper – Recreational Sailing

I followed the “competent crew” and “day skipper” training over 3 weeks. Excellent school, of good level, the instructor was very competent, patient despite my average level in English… We repeat the gestures and instructions until perfect assimilation and execution. Higher level of education than anything I have experienced before in France, at a much cheaper rate. I definitely improved my level in sailing, in a friendly and festive atmosphere. The sailboats are very good, and the accommodation at the crew house is perfect. I hope to come back to continue with the “coastal skipper” training. I recommend this school, especially if you are a beginner.

First class education and instructors have a vast knowledge on all topics. An excellent sailing school through and through.

I would just like to convey my utmost thanks to the Atlantic Yachting family. These past few weeks have been an eye-opening experience and have solidified my decision to pursue a career in the super yachting industry.

I would like to thank all the staff involved: Adrian, Hayley, Mike, Janine, Susan, Jan, Leslie and Blesswell; I am eternally grateful for all your hard work and kindness. I would further like to thank Chrisjan for being an exceptional lecturer and instructor – he is a rare breed, and I would gladly sail with him any day.

I will definitely recommend Atlantic Yachting to everyone I meet. I can safely say that I will be returning in the future.

If you’re ever looking to realise a salty dream, you can’t ask for a better, more professional, fun and knowledgeable team than Atlantic Yachting Sail and Power! Can’t wait to sail with them again. I’ve done both competent crew and day skipper with them and already planning the next adventure (Coastal Skippers). The expertise that they provide has set me in good stead to hoist the sails and hit the ocean confidently and with ease. Thank you, Atlantic Yachting.

Positive : Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value These people bend over backwards to accommodate and help “students” achieve their goals. Both our courses Hayley and the team made great effort to help us with pre course preparation and even help arranging accommodation. Regular feedback on changes of dates (covid / weather related) to help planning our stay. Friendly helpful staff. Very well looked after boats with all safety aspects kept in mind. Well done guys. See you soon for the next one. 😊

Passionate about sailing

Atlantic Yachting Sail and Power training was born out of a love for the ocean and a passion for sailing that our two like-minded partners share. They chose the pristine, shimmering waters of the Langebaan lagoon on the West Coast to base their school with the foresight that it is one of the few lagoons in South Africa that has tidal streams, essential when it comes to sail training.

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Chrisjan Kotze

Mike Ceruti

Christie Joubert

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Atlantic Yachting is an RYA (Royal Yachting Association) acredited sailing school and an authorised agency of SAS (South African Sailing). We offer professional sail training for local and international clients, with all international certificates accredited by the RYA and endorsed by the MCA, as well as local certificates accredited by SAS.

Both the RYA and SAS inspect us annually to ensure that we comply with their stringent standards, as well as with SAMSA's (South African Marine Safety Authority) Code of Practice for sail-training yachts. We take pride in offering you first-class training and sailing experiences.

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We strive to remain at the cutting edge of maritime training. We believe that good maritime training must be realistic, interesting, enjoyable, challenging and practical. In this way we continue to conduct maritime training programs which enable the participants to improve their personal and professional effectiveness and competitiveness in the global maritime industry.

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OceanStar Sailing Academy

Yachtmaster Offshore (Full Package, RYA, USCG or other)

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Accommodation None Included

Yacht Master Theory & YM Coastal Skipper Practical / Exam Prep and Exam

(Coastal 800nm / Offshore 2500nm required)

This career package is the next step in your qualification and is normally a follow on from the Super Crew Package or Day Skipper Course. Having a yachtmaster qualification on your CV when starting out is 1st prize.

This package is for those who have prevous knowledge in sailing and prefereably hold a Day Skipper\'s qualification.

The courses commences with Yacht Master Theory, in the classroom for 5 days, followed by a 5 day and 4 night Coastal Practical of sailing and staying on the yacht.

The Yacht master Exam Preparation is 10 – 12 days and takes place in Langebaan, due to the tides required for the 1 day Exam. Pre requisites for the exam are 800nm for Yacht Master Coastal and 2500nm for Yachtmaster Offshore.

Yachtmaster Theory 5 days

Yachtmaster Coastal Practical 5 days

Exam Prep and Exam 10/12 days

Additional courses that we highly recommend to compliment the Super Mate:

RYA PWC (Jetski) 1 day

RYA RADAR 1 day

RYA DIESEL 1 day

Deck Hand course 4 days

The Deck Hand course covers maintenance, knowledge and application, wash-downs, teak maintenance, deckhand duties (navigational watch and guests on board), line handling and anchoring duties, etc. Students learn how to assess damage and begin the repair process, starting with damage control and protection of surrounding areas, application of anticorrosive primers and fillers, all the way to applying the Polyurethane Topcoat. Another part of the maintenance section of the course focuses on woodwork and varnishing skills. Protection of surrounding areas, correct taping up, knowledge of sandpaper, sanding with the grain, staying inside taped up areas, correct mixing and applying of the varnish. As an added benefit students also get help with tips on the interview process and creating a CV fit for the industry.

Students stay on the boat during the multi-day practical courses in order to get a real feel for onboard living. A stipend for essentials (tea, coffee, cereal, milk, etc) is included in the course price. During the theory week and STCW, students have the option of staying at our Academy in the Waterfront.

For practical courses we ask that students bring a sleeping bag, towel, toiletries, change of clothes, and suitable wet weather gear. Sunglasses and sunscreenare also a good idea.

For the theory course students will need a 2B pencils, a pen, a notebook and where possible, their own Portland plotter and dividers (we can also loan to the student). We can also help with the purchase of any of these materials.

For STCW you will need your Passport or ID book on day one of your course. You will also need to wear old clothes for the fire fighting (MFF) element, for Personal Safety Training (PST) you will need swimwear, a towel and a set of clothes to get in the pool with.

PRACTICAL sailing courses start with a briefing at the school, 11 Portswood Road at 8.30am.

THEORY courses take place at the school and commence at 8.30am

STCW training takes place in the Cape Town foreshore, training starts promptly at 8.30am

STEWARDESS training takes place in Gordon’s Bay and starts Mondays at 9.00am

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So, you’re a qualified & experienced Chef looking to make the transition from land to sea. Yacht Chef’s are an integral part of the team & need to understand the unique challenges of cooking at sea, provisioning, stowing and working & living in confined conditions.

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Do you have an interest in Engineering / Diesel Engines OR a Diploma/Degree in any one of these fields? If you answered YES, then this is the role for you. Yacht Engineers play a pivotal role on-board and are responsible for the mechanical and electrical operations of the yacht. 

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RYA Day Skipper

The 3 Week RYA Day Skipper package equips you with the skills and qualifications needed to safely and effectively skipper a sailing vessel by day.

• Perfect for day time charters
• Essential in starting your yachting career
• Important as an entry into the yachting industry
• A firm foundation

Upon successful completion of this package, you will receive a RYA Day Skipper Certificate which is valid on a yacht up to 24m in length, during daylight hours, in good weather, in Category 5 waters up to 20nm (nautical miles) from a home port.

Your RYA Day Skipper certificate is registered with the RYA (Royal Yachting Association) in the UK and accepted internationally except in South Africa on a SOUTH AFRICAN flagged vessel.

You will require the SAS (South African Sailing) qualification to sail in South African waters on a South African flagged vessel. This will be incorporated into your RYA program by special request.

Pre-course requirements: None

Venue : Students are required to meet their instructor at our classroom at Royal Cape Yacht Club, Cape Town.

Package Content:

• RYA Competent Crew Practical – Monday to Friday – live aboard (meals and accommodation included)
• RYA SRC Radio VHF – Online course with Practical exam in our classroom at Royal Cape Yacht Club
• RYA Day Skipper Theory -Monday – Saturday (6 days in our classroom at Royal Cape Yacht Club) 
• RYA Day Skipper Practical – Monday – Friday – live aboard (meals and accommodation included)

Duration : 3 Weeks – scheduled as follows:

Please note: Courses may be attended individually according to your availability.

Included in the Course fees are:

• Training material for the week, if applicable.

The use of books, tools and equipment necessary for training:

• RYA Training Almanac (Southern Hemisphere)
• South African List of Lights and Radio Signals
• Symbols and Abbreviations used on South African Charts
• International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs)

We will also provide you with the following which you will be able to keep:

• Personal Logbook
• Yachtmaster Sailing School pen and pencil
• 72-page blank quad exercise book
• Blank almanac pages for theory.

You will have full use of RYA Reference Books and navigation equipment.

Fees exclude:

• £ 60 GBP – RYA Fees for SRC Radio Certificate. It is a requirement that you register online and pay the RYA directly before joining the course.
• Accommodation in Cape Town during your off days and shore based training.

Please note:

Students are required to bring the following on their first day with Yachtmaster Ocean Sailing School:

• R1,500.00 CASH deposit /security for any loss or damage to yachts, equipment etc. At the end of your training, if no loss or damage has been noted, the deposit will be returned to you in cash.
• R100 CASH deposit for a temporary access card to Royal Cape Yacht Club. Students are requested to make their way directly to the reception on their first day and pay the deposit and receive the card. At the end of your training, please return the card to Reception where the deposit will be returned to you.
• Colour passport photographs for the following certificates: SRC Radio, RYA Day Skipper Practical, RYA Coastal Skipper Practical, Prep & Exam (x2), Commercial Endorsement Application, RYA Powerboat level 2.
• A sleeping bag for practical courses, alternatively this can be ordered and purchased from Yachtmaster and will be ready for you on your arrival. Costs R500.
• Foul weather clothing, for practical on-board courses, alternatively this can be ordered and purchased from Yachtmaster and will be ready for you on your arrival. (10% discount offered only to our booked students).

Commercial Requirements:

It is an international requirement to complete all  STCW courses and a ENG1 Medical Examination to enable you to work on commercial vessels in any maritime industry.

• ENG 1 Medical Examination 

Optional Extras:

• RYA Powerboat Level 2 – 2 days
• RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance – 1 day
• YOA Super Yacht Deckhand – 4 days

Additional Information

Commercial RYA qualifications are the preferred qualification requirements and are recognized around the world. However, the South African Maritime Authority (SAMSA) doesn’t recognize the RYA qualifications if they are obtained in South Africa.

It is therefore imperative that to captain a ship in SA waters that you obtain your SAS qualifications.

We can arrange for you to take SAS examinations. We also offer coaching for the SAS theory modules. If you wish to do commercial work in South Africa, then you will have to do a SAMSA Under 25-ton Commercial License Examination. We can assist you in obtaining the certificate.

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