The five-day IYT Superyacht Crew course is an MCA recognised course and is highly recommended for entry-level students who wish to enter the superyacht industry. It comprises both theory and practical elements that give the student a comprehensive and all-round general knowledge of the requirements of the superyacht industry.

It incorporates three separate MCA recognised courses:

• Superyacht Crew
• VHF Radio Operators
• Small Power Boat and RIB Master

Course Outline:

• Industry guidelines and regulations
• Chain of command
• Crew rank and positions
• Preparing a CV / Resume
• General rules responsibilities and etiquette
• Safety and equipment
• Nautical terminology and relative direction
• Ropework
• Nautical knowledge
• Basic collision regulations
• Planning the first passage
• Introduction to weather
• Sails
• Boat handling under sail
• Boat handling under power
• Small powerboat man overboard drills
• Engine checks and maintenance
• Charts and the magnetic compass
• Anchors and anchoring
• Dingy theory and practical
• Launching and recovering dinghies
• Introduction to VHF radio operation
• Code of Safe Working Practices