If you hold a RYA Powerboat Level 2 certification, you may be wondering: why do I need an RYA Superyacht Tender Operator qualification? Well, if you are building a career in the superyacht industry, you will realise how important the tender operation certificate is....
South African vessels must comply with SAMSA regulations, and then the RYA compliance comes into the picture. In South Africa, the training vessels follow the ‘SAMSA first, RYA second’ policy to maintain RYA standards. In this article, we explain the RYA training...
Cars are not the only mode of transport experiencing the "electric revolution". Boats are 'diving' into this, too. The demand for cleaner marine propulsion has been on the rise. Furthermore, with increasing fuel prices, more and more boat owners in South Africa are...
If you want to turn your powerboating or sailing experience into a professional qualification, the RYA Instructor and RYA Advanced Instructor courses represent two significant milestones. Each course builds technical competence, instructional skill, and professional...
Boating in South Africa offers freedom, adventure, and stunning coastlines. Now, at a bustling boating like Cape Town, first-time boaters are bound to be abundant. And many of them make simple mistakes that lead to stress, damage, or danger on the water. In this...
Working on a yacht can be an honour for a few, and perhaps a luxury for others. However, one thing that remains common is that the yacht crew work is Brutal with a B. Yes, the pay is generous, and the work environment is luxurious. But are you willing to leave...
If you want to work at sea internationally, whether on a merchant ship or a yacht, you must obtain an ENG1 Medical Certificate. The certificate of medical fitness proves that you are physically and mentally fit to work onboard vessels where immediate medical...
Choosing the right yacht training school as an aspiring sailor is always a difficult choice. You are looking to curb irresponsible spending while finding the right training package. To do so, you should keep certain things in mind. Let’s find out how you can choose...
If you are getting into boating, sailing, or a career at sea, you have heard the acronyms RYA and MCA thrown around, sometimes interchangeably. At first glance, these names look similar. However, they play very different roles in the maritime world. In this article,...
For casual recreational boaters, obtaining a category C skipper’s license in South Africa is like gaining… fins of freedom. With a Skipper Category C license, you can take your boat further away from the shore. In this article, let's see the process for obtaining a...