This signature superyacht deckhand training course was the first of its kind in Cape Town. It provides valuable information on how to become a deckhand on a yacht and covers topics from finding a job to deck maintenance. See the additional information for more details.
SYSA Deckhand Course
- Price: R5750
- Duration: 3 days
- How to get a job – CV's, crew agencies, where and when to go, visas, dockwalking and more.
- Life onboard a superyacht – roles and responsibilities, safety, crew etiquette.
- Deck maintenance – basic paint repairs, varnishing, wash-downs and detailing.
- Deck operations – an introduction into linework, mooring, and anchoring.
- Deckhand duties and practical application of products and maintenance
- Watersports – an introduction to guest etiquette, and safety.
We run parts of the course on board Motor Yachts in the V&A marina to give crew their first hands on experience of learning on board multi million-rand vessels.