Superyacht Career Starter Course

SUPERYACHT CAREER
STARTER COURSE

Our Superyacht Career Starter Course is the ideal first step for aspiring deckhands and stewardesses looking to break into yachting.

This course covers the essential qualifications needed to start your superyacht career with confidence.

We work closely with leading recruitment specialists Quay Crew to offer practical guidance on CVs, interviews, and what captains are really looking for.

With the right training, support and industry insight, you’ll be ready to apply for your first superyacht role and get your yachting career underway.

PRICES FROM

£2050 (Per person)

IDEAL FOR

Aspiring superyacht crew aged 18+, including future deckhands and stewardesses, who are motivated, professional, and ready to gain the essential qualifications needed to start a career in the superyacht industry.

Superyacht Courses at New Wave Training

New Wave Training (formerly Jetski Safaris) is one of the UK’s leading RYA Training Centres, with over 18 years experience of delivering expert tuition.

We have a fleet of Seadoo Jet Skis & Powerboats as well as a team of experienced instructors, which deliver courses from both its base in Poole Harbour and onboard Superyachts abroad.

By partnering up with a premium supplier of STCW courses in the UK and a top superyacht recruitment company, we are perfectly positioned to help get your foot in the door or should we say onto the passerelle of a Superyacht.

At a glance

Aspiring superyacht crew, aged 18+, who are motivated, professional and looking to start a career in the superyacht industry.

Minimum Age:

18 +

Skill Level:

None

Course Length:

2 Weeks

Training Style:

Practical + Shorebased

Equipment:

Equipment provided

What will I learn?

Essential deck skills & boat handling • Level 2 Powerboat & RYA PWC fundamentals • STCW Basic Safety Training • VHF radio procedures & onboard communication • Basic engine maintenance & checks • Professional CV & job-ready skills • Safety awareness & emergency response

Course Overview

Superyacht Career Starter Course

What's Included:

WEEK 1

MCA STCW Basic Safety Course – (Five Day Course)

WEEK 2

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course / International Certificate of Competence up to 10m – (Two Day Course)

RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency Course – (One Day Course)

RYA VHF Short Range Certificate – (One Day Course)

Jetski and Boat Maintenance Workshop

Ropework and General Seamanship Workshop

CV Preparation Workshop with Superyacht Recruitment Agency

PRE - COURSE START DATE

RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship – (Pre Course Pack)

Pre – Requisites:

You will need to get your ENG1 Seafarer Medical Fitness Certificate to work on Superyachts. This can be done through a MCA recognised doctor, for more information please click here.

All Deck Crew are normally required to work long hours and different shift patterns, so you must be physically fit and able to do this. Someone with the eye for detail, enthusiastic and energetic with all jobs will be perfect candidate and very employable.

Qualifications you will gain:

RYA Powerboat Level 2 (PBL2)
RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency (PWC)
RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship
VHF Short Range Certificate (Marine Radio Licence)

Personal Survival Techniques (STCW A-VI/1-1)
Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW A-VI/1-2)
Elementary First Aid (STCW A-VI/1-3)
Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (STCW A-V1/1-4)
Proficiency in Security Awareness (STCW A-VI/6-1)

Duration: 10 days (Total)

Minimum age: 18

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Superyacht Consultancy
Services

In 2007 the RYA introduced a basic Personal Watercraft Safety Course to be delivered onboard superyachts. The aim was to be able to certify guests using the jet skis onboard the yachts. There are currently over 400 yachts signed up to the scheme.

To deliver this training, the Captain / Chief Officer or Deck Crew of the superyacht will need to train as (or employ) a RYA Jet Ski (PWC) Instructor and apply for the yacht to be recognised as an RYA Training Centre. This will require the yacht to have an inspection under the lines of the RYA requirements.

New Wave Training offers a complete package which aims to bring any yacht and crew using jet skis (Personal Watercaft) up to regulated and recognised industry standards. Within this service we will assist with liaising with the RYA, producing a vessel specific RYA PWC standard operations manual, assist in the purchase of the right training equipment required to become a recognised centre and help prepare for RYA Inspection. Alongside our onboard training this is a hassle free complete package.

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