The A1 Offshore Excellence Awards recognised Super Yachting South Africa (SYSA) for its exceptional training standards, naming it the “Best Yacht Training Programme in South Africa” in 2017. This award highlighted SYSA’s dedication to providing top-tier, comprehensive training for aspiring yachting professionals. In 2024, SYSA’s commitment to excellence in yachting education was again celebrated, as…
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52 Industry Publications
Renowned in the yachting industry, Isobel Odendaal is a frequent contributor to superyacht publications worldwide. With countless yachting blogs, magazines, and digital resources available, we’ve selected some notable reads, though further exploration is encouraged. Isobel is regularly invited to write for international magazines on topics like stewardess roles and hospitality and maintains a monthly column…
Instructors with Collectively Over 30 Years On Board Super Yachts
Our instructors hold 18 years of onboard super yacht experience and 12 years teaching experience. Isobel Odendaal has been in the Hospitality industry for three decades. Their training qualifications include WSET Level III Wine qualifications, International Steward/ess courses, Accounting and Purser training, Hotel School and Butler training. Caitlin Mackenzie, our newest Steward/ess Instructor, only returned…