Cape Town has become one of the top training hubs for the superyacht industry. Not to mention, it is quite affordable as well. Every year, aspiring crew members from South Africa begin their yachting careers here before heading off to the Mediterranean or Caribbean...
Finding work in the yachting industry often depends on timing. The best time of the year to look for superyacht jobs usually matches the busiest charter and cruising seasons in popular destinations like the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Yacht owners and captains...
Dockwalking gives you the chance to meet captains, hand out your CV, and build real connections in the yachting industry. For South Africans who want to work on luxury yachts in the Mediterranean or the Caribbean, dockwalking can open doors faster than online...
If you have ever wondered, “What does a Deckhand do on a Superyacht Every Day?”, the answer is simple: a little bit of everything. A deckhand helps keep the yacht clean, safe, organised, and ready for guests at all times. Life on a superyacht moves quickly, so...
Understanding the top 5 mistakes first-time deckhands make can help new crew members settle in faster and build a successful career from day one. The yachting industry moves fast, demanding 120% from every crew member onboard. Many beginners, however, make avoidable...
The RYA First Aid course in South Africa gives boaters the practical skills they need to manage medical emergencies at sea. The Royal Yachting Association created this course specifically for the marine environment. People who regularly boat leisurely in South Africa...
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...