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Become a Superyacht Deckhand

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A Deckhand is an entry-level position, and the role can vary from yacht to yacht. However, the first responsibility for a Deckhand is the meticulous cleaning and maintenance of the exterior of the yacht, which must be kept in pristine condition at all times.

More than that, though, working as a Superyacht Deckhand is an exciting and rewarding career kick-starter that will see you travel across the globe, make amazing new friends and gain a plethora of new skills and experiences!

If you want to become a Deckhand then click the button below and start your new career today.

However, if you’re still not sure then continue reading to find out more about working as a Deckhand on a Superyacht.

How much does a Deckhand make on a Superyacht?

A Deckhand’s salary ranges between €2,000 to €3,500 a month, though the average is €2,500. Almost all Superyachts pay is in Euros. The salary can depend on many factors, the main one being the yacht’s “crew” budget.

The owner or management company will agree on a budget that the captain uses to hire crew. Each yacht will have a different budget, which can lead to small variations in the amount yachts pay their crew.

Your total salary can also depend on whether you work on a charter or private yacht. On a charter yacht, it is customary for charter guests to tip the crew, the tip is normally around 10% of the charter fee. Chartering a Superyacht can set you back anywhere from €250,000 to €1 million per week.

Tips are split evenly between the crew and on average your tip can be anything from €2,000 – €5,000 for a week’s charter. Tips are paid on top of your monthly salary. Our  guide on Superyacht salaries  will explain more. Remember, you live onboard the yacht so there are very few living expenses.

What qualifications do I need to be a Deckhand?

here are three areas to consider when it comes to qualifications and experience. The first two are mandatory, the third depends on you, what work experience you have or job you have been doing to date.

• ENG 1 medical  required by all crew who work at sea. If you are thinking of becoming a Superyacht Deckhand we recommend you complete the ENG1 medical before completing Step 2.
• STCW Basic Safety Training  is a set of compulsory safety qualifications required by all crew in case there is an emergency onboard. STCW is a six-day course comprising; sea survival, first aid, fire fighting (great fun), and health, safety, and security.
• Get some experience  we will explain more below but you don’t have to come from a yachting background to work on a Superyacht.However, it does help if you know the basics. Yachts want to see that you have a good work ethic, like the outdoors, and can get on with people.If you have a background in; hospitality, Engineering, Carpentry, Electrician, Water sports instructor, Divemaster, to name a few, then this will look great on your CV.

It is true that for any new job, the more experience and skills you can offer the better. So, if you are new to yachting and want to get qualified before heading off, we can help you get started.

How do I become a Deckhand with no experience?

You don’t need to be a  Yachtmaster  or have worked on a yacht to become a Deckhand on a Superyacht. Most Superyacht crews don’t come from a boating background. Once onboard, the yacht’s crew will show you the ropes and what is expected.

However, any experience in water sports, diving, or on boats will help. Don’t worry if you haven’t worked in a practical role or been on boats.

Apart from the compulsory qualifications mentioned above, what is common among all crew is the desire to work outdoors in the sunshine.

What all Superyachts look for is a  good attitude , a desire to work hard, and to be part of a team. If you have a good, positive attitude, then you can go far. Flying Fish can provide all the qualifications and skills you need to get going; all we ask is for you to provide bring a good work ethic and a positive attitude.

What does a Deckhand actually do?

Well, that’s hard to explain in just one article! All crew work, eat and sleep onboard, the yacht will become your home, the crew your family.

The yacht will look after you, the chef cooks all your meals while onboard. Your contract will specify your duties, salary, working hours, and holiday entitlement. The yacht will supply your uniform and provide further training if necessary.

The role of a Deckhand will vary from yacht to yacht, depending on the size, how many crew, whether it is private or charter, the owner, Captain, and many other factors. However, the deck team’s main role is the cleaning and maintenance of the exterior of the yacht and its toys.

You will be tasked with washing the yacht, cleaning the windows, scrubbing the teak decks, and polishing the stainless. When the guests are onboard you may drive the tenders, and jet-skis, help with water sports activities, and even time in the bridge on lookout duties.

What is a typical working day like as a Deckhand?

Your working day will typically start at 8:00am and finish at 6:00pm, usually six days a week. When on charter, or if the owners are onboard, your work hours will differ. Unsociable hours are common when guests are on board.

Do I live on board?

You will share a cabin with another Deckhand. The cabins are small but comfortable, with an ensuite bathroom. There is access to the internet via that yacht’s Wifi system, so you can keep in touch with friends and family at home.

How do I find work on a Superyacht?

There are three ways crew can find a job:

• Most crew travel to Antibes, France, described as the hub of yachting in the Mediterranean. The Med season runs from March through to October.
• Online, we talk a bit more about “going online” below.
• Contacts. If you know somebody already working on a Superyacht, then it is possible to find work through their connections.

Almost everybody that is looking for a job on a Superyacht travels to Antibes, France. On arrival, crew tend to stay in a crew house, such as the  Crew Grapevine  used as a base to look for work.

If budget is a concern, then crew join forces and rent an Airbnb between them. The advantage of a crew house like the Crew Grapevine is that the owners (ex-yachties) actively help you find a job.

The way you find a job on a Superyacht is quite unique. From your base in Antibes, you would travel to other ports in the local area, walk the dock and chat with the crew working onboard to see if any positions are available.

Superyacht crew who have the evening off will go to the local bars to unwind. This is the perfect chance to get to know people working on Superyachts and build connections in the industry.

Go online to look for a work

All Superyacht recruitment agents post positions on their respective websites. Once qualified, new, or “green crew”, as they are known, would register with the agency and complete their registration form. You would then get in touch with the agent to start searching for that dream job.

The recruitment agent’s job is to match the right candidate for the job being advertised. There are many recruitments agents out there, we work closely with  YPI  a Superyacht recruitment agency based in the South of France.

A quick Google search for “ Superyacht Recruitment Agents ” will bring up a list.

Yotspot  is a very popular website that matches yachts with quality crew.

Facebook  is another medium that yachts use to post jobs. To keep up to date, is it worth joining a couple of the Superyacht Facebook groups. Yacht crew jobs and Palma yacht group are two examples.

How long does it take to find work on a Superyacht?

Over the 12 years we have been running our Superyacht Deckhand programme, most customers find a job between one and four weeks. We have had customers that have found a job in a day and others that have taken six weeks to find that perfect job.

The time it takes to find a job is down to you. You will need to be proactive, up early, and make sure you are at the front of the queue. From our experience, people who work hard and explore every opportunity will find a job quickly.

Every Captain or Officer that calls us for a reference asks the same question – does the candidate have a good attitude? You need to be hard-working, happy to work long hours, and used to mucking in. Have a can-do attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile to help your fellow crewmates.

When is the best time to look for work on a Superyacht?

Traditionally Superyachts recruit for the Mediterranean season  any time between February to May.  That being said, yachts recruit all year round. We have seen many graduates find work in July and August when the season is in full swing.

The next key recruitment period is between September and November as yachts prepare for the Caribbean season. Yachts will cross the Atlantic anytime between December and January to cruise the Caribbean or the US for the winter.

Superyacht crew who have had a busy Mediterranean season may decide to take the winter off, which leaves opportunities for new crew to enter the industry.

Can I make yachting a career?

Yes! Thousands of crew who start out as a Deckhand climb the career ladder, first qualifying as a Lead Deckhand, then onto Officer and finally Captain. Okay, that sounds simple, but many have achieved their dream of becoming a Captain of a large Superyacht.

Running a yacht is not easy and requires a lot of qualifications, time at sea, excellent communication and management skills, and a deep understanding of the yachting industry.

Below is the career pathway from Deckhand to Master (Captain). The good news is there is a structured pathway, so you know what skills and sea time are required.

How do I become a Superyacht Deckhand?

This is where we come in. Flying Fish runs a two-week Superyacht Deckhand course that includes all the qualifications and skills you need to get started in the industry. Everything from the STCW Basic Safety Training to a bespoke programme to teach you all you need to know to get started.

The course is great fun, you will learn loads of new skills and meet like-minded people who, like you, are thinking about a different career path.

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If you want to travel the world on a Superyacht, earn an enviable salary and make some incredible friends for life, becoming a Deckhand is the way to go!

The course is suitable for complete beginners or those with experience who are looking to work as a Deckhand on a commercial yacht.

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If efficiency, organisation and the safe handling of a superyacht are all things that sound appealing to you, then perhaps you should consider a career as a yacht deckhand. An entry-level position on a yacht, this role can be seen as the first step to a long and fulfilling career working onboard yachts. Yacht deckhands are important crew members, as the role covers a broad range of tasks – from cleaning and maintaining the exterior of the yacht, to driving tenders and supervising guests during watersport activities and excursions on land. Depending on the size of a yacht, there are usually between one and ten deckhands, so being an abled team player, sociable and a hard worker are all a must!

Yacht deckhands roles are very rewarding and the perfect stepping-stone for a stable career in yachting. Once you have completed the STCW’95 Basic crew training, you can begin looking for a job as a yacht deckhand. Browse through our full deckhand job offerings for more information.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a deckhand, a lot of the daily duties and tasks include maintaining and overseeing the yacht’s exterior, washing and polishing it, learning more about yacht maintenance, safety operations and systems-line handling. Deckhands also assist the deck officer with any maintenance projects, such as sanding, caulking and varnishing. It is also up to the deckhands to accompany and supervise guests during watersports and water activities, drive tenders and assist with any additional tasks.

YACHT DECKHAND SALARIES

Deckhand salaries can vary slightly, depending on the size and type of yacht. Data shows that deckhands on a motor yacht earn between €2,000 and €3,000 a month, depending on the size and their experience. Deckhands working on sailing yachts may earn a bit less, between €1,800 and €2,900 a month.

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The syta course is your passport to the world’s most luxurious superyachts.

Superyacht Training Academy’s Deckhand Career Course has been specially designed to meet the ever growing demand for well-trained professional crew on luxury yachts and Superyachts. This course is the ideal entry route into this exciting industry and the minimum qualifications any new candidate needs. The Deckhand Career Course offers the simplest and most effective way to gain entry level employment as a deckhand or crew aboard yachts of all sizes.

The Deckhand Career Course is a stepping stone into the industry.

A good deckhand is courteous, well presented and is always willing to learn. The knowledge and skills needed to perform the job are not difficult to learn, but the attitude and art of good service is something that takes training and practice. The position requires a blend of responsibility, maturity and self-discipline to provide exceptional service. You will need meticulous attention to detail both in your duties and in your personal presentation.

This is an exciting career, leading to travel and adventure opportunities worldwide.

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Kate got her start in the yachting industry working as crew. She spent five years cruising the Bahamas, Caribbean, New England, and Central America, then segued that experience into a career in marine journalism, including stints as editor of  Dockwalk  and  ShowBoats International .

A junior deckhand position is the first step in building a career that can lead to superyacht captain if you’re so inclined. Here is everything you need to know to get a foot on deck...

When you’re looking to break into the tight-knit superyacht industry with a job on deck, come prepared to work hard, take direction, and have a positive outlook.

The best candidates are keen and eager, says Marcy Laturno, executive crew placement director at Luxury Yacht Group in Fort Lauderdale. “All too often now we find entry-level crew come with their own list of demands: where the boat is going, how much time off they will get, what they expect to be paid as a minimum...”

Instead, approach your first superyacht deckhand position willing to learn and grow, and concentrate on completing a season or two on a yacht regardless of its program — private or charter, globe-trotting or more sedentary — and you’ll be on your way to your pick of positions.

What is a Deckhand?

A deckhand is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the exterior of the vessel. Led by the bosun, the deck team also assists in docking operations, launches and stows the tenders and toys , drives the tender, supervises guests’ watersports activities, and pitches in to help the interior crew after their duties are finished for the night.

Will Hollingshead, a first officer who has been hiring deckhands since his days as bosun and lead deckhand, says it’s important to have the ability to keep yourself motivated and working hard. “If I walk on deck and catch a dayworker or deckhand sneaking their phone back into their pocket or leaning back then I’ll let it slide, but if it’s multiple times a day then I’ll lose trust in that person.”

What Does a Deckhand do?

“Be prepared to clean, polish, clean, and polish some more,” says Erica Lay, director of placement agency El Crew Co in Palma de Mallorca.

How close it is to the start of a season will determine the type of work that needs to be done, says Hollingshead. “Mid winter in the Med, then you’re looking at opening up bigger projects; closer to the start of the summer it will be more teak scrubbing, stainless polishing and beautifying the yacht.”

When guests are not on board, “you will be doing the dirty work, especially if you’re junior,” says Madison Bailes, who has worked on deck of yachts spanning 116 to 350 feet. “You’re going to be cleaning the things that can’t be cleaned when the boss is on board: soaking/scrubbing cushion covers, ‘Flitz’-ing stainless, maybe detailing the engine room, paintwork, or if you’re really lucky, hanging out in a bilge,” she says with a smile. She describes this time as “chill” though — a regular eight-hour workday with a lunch break and maybe even a dock beer at the end of the day.

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When the owner or charter guests are on board, it is a much longer and higher-pressure day. “The usual is a 13-hour workday, a three-hour break at one point and a longer eight-hour break for your main rest, though this differs from yacht to yacht,” Hollingshead says.

There is no such thing as a typical day with the boss on, Bailes says. “You could literally be in the water all day launching Jet Skis, tenders, paddleboards, doing fly-boarding and snorkeling, or you could be stood at the top of a gangway for hours watching the boss’s McLarens. I’ve done both and it all differs depending on your boat and your program.”

There will be a wider range of duties on smaller boats with fewer deckhands. On the largest superyachts, those in the junior positions may find themselves discreetly cleaning all day, while staying out of the guests’ way.

Who Does a Deckhand Report to?

On smaller yachts, a deckhand would report to the mate or directly to the captain. On larger vessels the bosun or lead deckhand is in charge of the deck team.

“The best people to work for are the ones who have the time and inclination to reach and train their junior deck crew, helping them learn how to paint, varnish, repair the yacht, etc.,” says Hollingshead.

What Qualifications do I Need to Become a Deckhand?

The prerequisites for any crew position are STCW Basic Safety Training and an ENG1 medical certificate. In addition, there are several qualifications that entry-level deckhand candidates can consider.

First of all, an RYA Powerboat Level 2 (PBL2) is what Lay calls “imperative” for working in the Med as it allows a crewmember to drive a tender in countries that require a certificate to operate small craft under 10 meters — which is most of Europe. International Yacht Training also has a course that satisfies this requirement called IYT Small Powerboat and RIB Master, which is MCA recognized.

Large motor yachts may require an MCA STCW95 certificate in Proficiency in Designated Security Duties, or PDSD for short. The one-day course is necessary for anyone with security duties on ISPS-compliant yachts, which are greater than 500 gross tons (roughly 55 meters and up).

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“Those (qualifications) are for starting out. Once a deckhand has a season or two or more under their belt and knows this is a career for them, I’d recommend they do Yachtmaster Offshore and consider looking into their EDH (MCA Efficient Deckhand), which must be held 18 months before going for OOW (Officer of the Watch),” says Lay.

In addition, Hollingshead adds, “Having a PWC license or even a PWC Instructor license is always a good short course to set yourself apart from the rest.” The RYA PWC license is a one-day course. It’s a prerequisite for the Instructor course, as is two years’ experience riding personal watercraft, which allows the crewmember to run the “RYA Introduction to PW Safety course” for guests on superyachts.

What Experience do I Need?

“Most jobs for junior crew I receive usually start with ‘must have at least a season’s experience,’ which is frustrating for the new crew to hear but sometimes we can get around that by demonstrating how transferrable their skills are from other industries or recreational activities,” Lay says.

Laturno also uses the term “transferrable” and gives some examples: “recreational boating backgrounds, skilled labor backgrounds, watersports experience, tender driving skills, to name a few.”

One way to break into crew work is by getting real-world experience in the maritime world, adds Hollingshead. “Go and get a job in a marina, work for a boat-building company, learn about teak, painting, epoxy, etc.

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“There are two main work/life experiences that I value in a candidate,” he continues. “The first is any construction or building site experience. I grew up working on building sites with my dad and it teaches you about hard work, fixing things with the tools you have on hand, and also that most problems are solvable with a bit of forethought and working as a team. The second is anyone who has worked as a watersports instructor. I spent seven years as a windsurf/sailing instructor in Greece and Turkey before getting a job as a deckhand. When you’re hiring someone with that experience, you know they can drive a tender and that they’re comfortable on and in the water with your guests and their children.”

Bailes, who started her maritime career as a dive instructor, adds that any trade where you have acquired people skills correlates well in yachting, as does work involving cleaning, mechanics, and outdoor activities.

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How Much Does a Deckhand Earn?

“Starting pay for a junior deckhand in the Med is €2,500 (per month), with possibly more for skilled newbies, i.e. watersports instructors, so €3,000,” says Lay. Laturno at Luxury Yacht Group sees monthly salaries averaging $2,750 to $3,000 with the same amounts in euros.

For the ultimate answer, we turn to the Dockwalk Salary Guide , for which a dozen crew agencies around the world shared the salaries of the deckhands they placed. The numbers increase as the boat size does, and the range given for each size vessel spans various experience levels, so those just entering the industry should pay attention to the lower number. These start at $2,500 per month for boats under 80 feet, go up to $4,500 for yachts under 200 feet, and finally, $4,500 for yachts 200 feet and up.

While this may not sound like big bucks, keep in mind that a crewmember’s living expenses are close to zero so nearly all of your salary can be saved. In addition, charter yachts can offer some pretty lucrative tips on top of salaries.

P.S. A Side Note for Women

Yacht deckhand jobs have historically been dominated by men, but today more women than ever are starting their yachting careers on deck rather than inside, and gender should never be an obstacle.

Bailes, who joined the industry with a Yachtmaster license from her days on dive boats, still encountered yachts that wanted to make her a stewardess. “They see long hair and a pretty face and, boom, they want you in a skort cleaning cabins.

“While being a stew is an excellent career, if you want to be on deck, stand your ground and turn the job down if you have to,” she advises. “Do your Powerboat Level 2, not silver service, go for as many courses as you can and daywork as much as possible to gain experience. I know for a fact that I beat most guys to a job because my resume is stacked!”

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We are looking for a Deckhand with a minimum of 1 years experience in the industry to join a 40m+ Private Motor Yacht. Successful candidates will have experience working with Jet drive tenders. Requirements: Yachtmaster STCW Eng1 Package: Start ASAP 60 days leave 3000 per month

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We are looking for a Deckhand/Carpenter with boatbuilding experience and minimum 1 season working on yachts to join a 80m+ Private/Charter Motor Yacht. Requirements: STCW Eng1 Carpentry/Boatbuilding experience 1 season Yacht experience. Package: Start ASAP 60 Days leave. 4000 Per Month

Deckhand 60m+ Private Motor Yacht

Wilsonhalligan are looking for a Deckhand with minimum 2 year's experience to join a 60m+ Private Motor Yacht. This is a permanent role starting in August. Requirements: Yachtmaster STCW Eng1 Package: 90 Days Leave 3250 Per Month

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Seeking a confident Deck/Stewardess that has diving experience or been employed on a Sailing or Sport Fishing vessel. Great owner and crew dynamic on-board

Start: Immediately Location: North Palm Beach-Annapolis for 2 months summer cruising - Winter cruising Florida/Bahamas Package: $5,000-$6,000, 38 Days Leave

Skills: Minimum 1 year experience as a Deck/Stewardess on 30m + M/Y/S/Y or Sportfishing vessels Confident with all docking procedures/calling distance lines and fenders Diving experience a plus Excellent interior skills/Beds and heads-cocktail making preferred Professional appearance

Qualifications: STCW (Fully Updated) Seafarer's Medical Certificate PBL2 Valid B1/B2 Visa Essential Diving certificate preferred

Females due to cabin arrangements

Point of contact: Sharryn Matte [email protected]

Experienced Deckhand with Engineering skills- US Flagged

Seeking a clean cut, fit, experienced Deckhand for a 28m US FLAGGED vessel. Must have some mechanical aptitude. We are looking for an all-arounder type individual that is happy and willing to pitch in wherever is needed. Deck/Engineer room, interior if needed.

We would love to have someone that has a USCG ticket and that has some drive time on small vessels.

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Fantastic Captain and owner. Total crew of 3. Summer Michigan in the Great Lakes, winters in Palm Beach. This is a non liveaboard situation in the winter months. Summers are liveaboard. Nonsmoker, No large visible tattoos STCW, ENG1, Engineering/mechanical experience or AEC 1 Start~ 1-2 weeks in Michigan Salary- DOE

Point of contact is [email protected]

Deckhand/Security 100m+ Private Motor Yacht

We are looking for a Deckhand/Security for a 100m+ M/Y This position will suit an ex Royal Marine, Army or Paratrooper, ideally someone who is looking to take a step into the yachting industry or has a seasons experience already and ready to use the skill set and knowledge from the Military. A perm gig starting in September. Salary to be discussed at interview stage. A great vessel to learn on, an amazing team and fantastic boss. Please apply if you meet the above criteria and I shall be in touch to arrange a call.

DC3039 – TENDER CAPTAIN REQUIRED FOR THIS 12M TENDER IN THE MED

Start date: POSITION FILLED Itinerary: Mediterranean Experienced tender captain required for this 12m tender following a fleet of yachts. More info to follow. REQUIREMENTS YM Female due to cabin arrangements Must have exp from 10m+ tenders STCW95 ENG1 PACKAGE Salary/leave: EUR DOE Flights Medical cover

DC2051 – TEMP DECKHAND REQUIRED FOR 50M+ PRIVATE MOTOR YACHT IN THE MED

Start date: POSITION FILLED Itinerary: Mediterranean We are looking for an experienced deckhand with at least a seasons experience on a 40m+ MY to work in a team of four exterior crew. The vessel runs with a crew of 12 and will be based in the Med for the next 12 months. You must have great tender driving skills and experience. More info to follow at interview stage. REQUIREMENTS STCW95 ENG1 PWC PACKAGE Salary: 3500 EUR Leave: 50 days Medical insurance Return flights

DC2053 – DECKHAND REQUIRED FOR A 30M+ PRIVATE/CHARTER NEW BUILD MOTOR YACHT

*Please only apply if you have at least one full season in yachting Start date: 1st September 2024 Itinerary: Mediterranean Sea until February 2025 where it will head to Seychelles, Indonesia, Australia and lots of other incredible places We are looking for an experienced Deckhand for this yacht, which just launched summer 2024. Very nice owners who enjoys a healthy lifestyle, fishing and diving. Candidates applying should be active and hands on with water sports and preferably with extra skills such as diving, fishing, kitesurfing etc. You must also have good tender driving skills for a 12m tender. More details to follow at interview stage. REQUIREMENTS STCW95 ENG1 Able to commit for at least 1 year Min. 1 season as Deckhand PACKAGE Salary: 3000 EUR DOE 38 days Flights Medical cover

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What does a job as a yacht deckhand entail?

A deckhand is the lowest-ranked crew member in the deck department.

Washing the yacht, cleaning windows, polishing stainless steel, and scrubbing decks are all part of the deckhand job.

During guest trips, time will be spent on lookout duties, tender driving, running watersports activities, while ensuring normal vessel operations are conducted in a safe and professional manner.

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COURSE DATES

The course is 9 days in total and is reflected in the following order:

Superyacht Deckhand Course:  Wed-Sat & Mon-Fri (9 days)

• Aug : 1 4-17 & 19-23 2024

• Sep : 11-14 & 16-20 2024

• Oct 09-12 & 14-18 2024

• Nov : 06-09 & 11-15 2024

• Dec : 04-07 & 09-13 2024

*Course run over Sunday due to public holiday

• Jan : 15-18 & 20-24 202 5

• Feb : 05 -08 & 10-14 2025

• Feb : 26-01 & 03-07 2025

• Mar : 19-22 & 24-28 2025

• Apr : 09-17* 2025

• May : 07-10 & 12-16 2025

• J un : 04-07 & 09-13 2025

*Course run on Sunday due to Public Holiday

MCA Internationally recognised training to become a superyacht deckhand. This IYT Deckhand Training Course is a qualification, unlike the recreational sailing “Competent Crew” course which is being offered through other superyacht training providers.

The IYT Deckhand Training Course certification is the only internationally recognised qualification for deckhands. Your graduation certificate will be accredited by International Yacht Training (IYT) Worldwide, who has recognition with 25 governments across the globe.

The  Superyacht Deckhand course will ensure students become job ready, receive resume and career advice, participate in interview role plays and undertake further crew management training. A deckhand carries out his or her duties under the direction and authority of the captain via the first officer and/or bosun. A deckhand’s duties include keeping the yacht’s exterior and deck equipment clean and exquisitely maintained, assisting in watch keeping and navigational support, guest services and docking procedures. Students will receive extensive training in these areas and the course provides the theoretical and practical skills required to be a successful crew member onboard a superyacht. Both power and sail superyacht skills are covered in the course, which will increase your opportunities for placement once you graduate.

Certification You Will Achieve

All successful graduates receive the following certification:

IYT – International

• MCA Recognised IYT Superyacht Deck Crew including Small Powerboat/RIB Master & introduction to VHF radio operations. This IYT certificate is equivalent to the MCA’s ‘Yacht Rating Course’ and enables candidates to apply for an MCA ‘Yacht Rating Certificate’ with proof of STCW and 2 months sea service on vessels over 15 metres in load line length. For more information on this visit IYT’s website and their Superyacht Deck Crew Course page or contact us for more information. This is a certificate you can work towards achieving once employed in the industry. ***This IYT certificate is equivalent to the MCA’s ‘Yacht Rating Course’ and enables candidates to apply for an MCA ‘Yacht Rating Certificate’ with proof of STCW and 2 months sea service on vessels over 15 metres in load line length. For more information on this visit IYT’s website and their Superyacht Deck Crew Course page or contact us for more information. This is a certificate you can work towards achieving once employed in the industry.

AMSA – National

Our Internationally Recognised Certifications Are Your Entry To Getting A Job Aboard A Superyacht

The MCA recognised IYT Deckhand Training Course is the only internationally recognised qualification for superyacht deckhand crews. Your graduation certificate will be accredited by International Yacht Training (IYT) Worldwide, who has recognition with 25 governments across the globe. The RIB tender certificate is recognised by the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA).

The Superyacht Crew Academy has established over the years a global network with leading recruitment agencies overseas and within Australia. All of these Superyacht Crew recruitment agencies ‘acknowledge’ and welcome the IYT Professional Superyacht Interior Crew certification.

Prerequisites

Candidates must already hold the mandatory STCW95+10 certification. This is the entry-level course for superyacht crew and anyone with a reasonable command of the English language, who is over 18 years old, in good health, and without colour blindness can sign up for the course.

What Other Qualifications Will I Need?

NSW General Powerboat licence and NSW Personal Watercraft licence examinations can be organised to run as part of your Deckhand training. Please contact us to organise these certifications.

Our Superyacht Interior Crew & Deckhand Package course is the ultimate package and will provide you with all the theoretical and practical skills necessary to excel in a dual role. This combined package course enhances your employment opportunities and gives you the confidence to be employed in any entry level role onboard a Superyacht.

Other useful qualifications, like SCUBA diving, videography, photography, carpentry, strong swimming skills, watersport skills, will improve your Superyacht Crew Job prospects and make you a more valuable crew member. Outstanding physical endurance, athletic skills, and a pleasant disposition are important for a career aboard Superyachts.

Course Description:

Course Content: The course is a very hands on practical course where you will complete different tasks and duties, Students are required to participate in all practical tasks including taking command of the vessel.

Accommodation: Accommodation will be required to be arranged by the student. Check out our Student Accommodation section with recommended listings of local Airbnb or youth hostel accommodation during your course.

Sun Sense & Equipment: Please bring a hat, sunglasses, sun cream (also available onboard), change of clothes (minimal wardrobe needed), wet weather jacket, any special medicine you may need to take (we have a first aid kit aboard). Be sure to pack this in a flexible soft bag as there is no room aboard for hard luggage.

Training Location

The course is run from our Office in Warriewood Superyacht Crew Academy Training office at 25a/5 Ponderosa Parade , and our practical training facility in Newport 2 queens parade. The facilities are a 45min drive North of Sydney’s CBD. We offer a free shuttle  between both facilities when needed.

Program for the Superyacht Deckhand Course

• Nautical Knowledge
• Lifting & Rigging
• Shipboard Safety
• Emergency Drills
• Vessel Manoeuvring
• Collision regulations
• Watchkeeping
• Introduction to weather
• Code of Safe Working Practices
• Compasses and chartwork
• Taking Bearings
• Fix vessels position
• Navigation Passage planning
• Night Watchkeeping
• Passage from fixed point back to Pittwater
• Night pilotage using IALA and blind navigation techniques

Superyacht Maintenance

• Brightwork/ Varnishing
• Preparation of Surfaces
• Application Techniques
• Product Knowledge
• Teak Maintenance
• Exterior Wash Down Techniques
• Servicing Deck Gear
• Maintenance Schedule
• Stainless Polishing
• Cleaning Windows
• Engine checks and maintenance

Vessel Handling

• Coming alongside wharves
• Mooring techniques
• Anchoring procedures
• Line handling and line throwing techniques
• Sails and sail handling
• Emergency Scenarios
• General seamanship
• Line throwing techniques
• Ropes, knots and splicing
• Fendering and tying up correctly
• Pre-launch/pre-departure checks
• Refuelling procedures
• RIB handling techniques under power
• Coming Alongside vessels and wharves
• MOB procedures
• Engine checks
• VHF radio practical
• Dinghy launching & recovery
• Bridge equipment
• Conducting safety briefing
• Lights/sound signals
• Vessel handling theory
• Anchors & anchoring
• Nautical terminology
• Emergency procedures
• VHF/HF radio operation
• Phonetic alphabet

The Superyacht Deckhand Course can be taken as a stand-alone course. Contact us for more information and pricing. Recognition of Prior Learning or Credit Transfer will apply to achieve the AMSA – National certification.

Enquire about this course.

Superyacht Crew Academy Provides training and certification for people who wish to work on Superyachts anywhere in the world and within the Australian Maritime Industry. Legal Name: Club Sail Pty. Ltd. Trading as: Superyacht Crew Academy Registered Training Organisation no. 91462

Unit 25a/5 Ponderosa Parade, Warriewood, NSW 2102, Australia.

+61 2 9979 9669

[email protected]

How Much Does a Deckhand Make on a Yacht? (Salaries)

Who doesn’t want to sail the high seas in the lap of luxury? Life on a yacht is the pinnacle of maritime leisure and relaxation so it’s definitely not something everyone can afford. But what if you were told you could experience life on yacht and get paid for it to boot? Welcome to a day in the life of a yacht deckhand!

Okay, so maybe you’re not going to be the guest of honor. But there are a lot of perks to being a deckhand. Of course, the salaries might not be too grand, however yacht guests have been known to give eye-popping tips. Wondering how much does a deckhand make on a yacht? Here’s the low-down.

Salary Range for a Yacht Deckhand

The salary of a deckhand on a yacht depends largely on the size of the vessel. For the most part, people will only hire a deckhand if their boat is in the superyacht category. That means a yacht that’s over 80-feet long. However there are some private yacht owners who hire a crew even if they’re operating something smaller.

As you might expect, a deckhand salary will increase as the size of the yacht increases. That means the bigger the boat, the bigger the bucks. It’s also worth considering your level of experience and designation on the boat.

There are three different deckhands found on a yacht. The first is the junior deckhand, the second is the deckhand, and the third is the lead deckhand. These job levels receive varying salaries, with each one earning more than the last.

Junior Deckhand

Junior Deckhands on a yacht earn around $2,000 to $3,000+ per month

Yacht Deckhands earn between $2,800 to $3,500+ per month

Lead Deckhand

Lead Deckhands earn roughly around $3,500 to $4,000+ per month

What’s nice about the deckhand job is that you get to work closely with the guests on the boat. That means you might be rubbing elbows with celebrities, politicians, and other prominent public figures. The deckhand also gets the most tips on board, so that salary might not be your only income stream.

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Salaries for Private vs Charter

If you’re looking to snag a job on a yacht, it’s important you know the difference between a private and charter yacht. The private yacht is essentially a vessel that’s used strictly for the benefit and enjoyment of the owner. So the only guests you’re going to be seeing are the ones they invite on-board such as their family and friends. You answer directly to the owner and they also pay your salary.

The charter yacht is basically a yacht that’s rented out to a variety of companies like holiday makers and corporations who want to profit off of the yacht by selling cabin tickets or vacation packages. Charter yachts see a lot of guest variety, letting you deal with and serve lots of different people.

Generally speaking, charter yachts pay less in salaries because they know you’re going to be making more tips. On average, the tips can amount to around 20% of the charter cost, and is split between the crew members by the captain.

On a private yacht, you’re much less likely to get a tip but they are willing to pay more. Private yacht owners also tend to provide bonuses if you rub them the right way, so it’s really a matter of playing your cards right and pleasing your employer.

Yacht Deckhand Job Description and Responsibilities

Okay, so maybe the money has made you seriously consider starting out as a yacht deckhand. But do you know what the job entails? There are quite a lot of responsibilities lined up for a yacht deckhand, and these include:

All hands on deck, and that means you, deckhand. The job of cleaning the yacht is all a part of the deckhand duty. You’re going to mop the messes, clean up after rowdy guests, and essentially make sure that everything stays clean and tidy to maintain the luxury feel.

But it’s more than just mopping and tidying. A deckhand also has to polish chrome railings, wipe glass panels to remove smudge marks, clean communal toilets, and maintain public areas after each use. You’re also going to have to clean unseen features of the boat like the inner machines and equipment that hide under the deck.

Basic Repairs

A broken air conditioner in stateroom number two? That’s your business. Minor and basic repairs of features around the boat are the deckhand’s responsibility. So expect to change a light bulb or two while you’re on board.

You should also have some basic knowledge on things like painting, caulking, filling, and varnishing, which you might have to do depending on the conditions on the yacht. Of course, for bigger maintenance problems like major repairs of equipment and machines, the engineers will be mostly responsible.

Safety Protocol Implementation

There’s a lot that could go wrong on a yacht. Slip and fall accidents, choking, and drowning -- these are just some of the dangers that await yacht passengers. That’s why all deckhands have to have some basic knowledge on life support and first aid.

But to prevent the need to use these skills all together, the deckhand makes sure that all passengers are observing proper safety protocol. That means reminding them when to wear a life jacket, and politely informing them of any potentially dangerous activity they might be doing on board.

Water Sports Assistance

Whether it’s water skiing or jet skiing, the deckhand is there to help. They’re the guys who handle the lines, deploy the water toys, and assist the guests for safe fun and enjoyment. They’re basically the all-around assistants on the yacht, doing what they can to maintain safety and keep the guests as comfortable as possible.

Not all yachts will have water toys though, but those that have them will require more than a few deckhands. On larger super yachts , lead deckhands are responsible for designating deckhands to different parts of the boat so that everyone gets the assistance they need.

Deckhands are the guys who see the deck most often. They’re the first to know when something is damaged, the first to know when guests need something, and the first to know when danger might be up ahead. So they should also be responsible for communicating with the rest of the crew.

These guys are in constant communication with the captain, engineers, stewards and stewardesses to maintain smooth sailing. They relay important information to the higher ups in order to curb potential accidents and to make the guests requests known in case they were approached for that specific purpose.

What Training is Required?

You can’t be a deckhand just like that. There are requirements and certificates you have to comply with to become fit for service. These training programs provide the necessary knowledge and skills to improve your performance and equip you for the unique challenges of the yacht deckhand job.

Certification of Medical Fitness

This is a compulsory requirement for all individuals hoping to apply as a deckhand. The certification of medical fitness confirms that you have no serious medical conditions that could affect your work on board. Remember, a huge chunk of your job is to keep everyone safe. If you have any conditions that require unique care, then you might not be able to fulfill your responsibilities.

Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping

This is another requirement for all of those applying for a spot on a yacht crew. The STCW provides basic training on fire fighting and prevention, personal safety and social responsibility, security awareness, sea survival, and emergency first aid. The goal of the training is to make sure the entire crew is prepared to face potential hazards as they arise.

Deckhand Training Course

While this one’s not required, it does help improve your chances of getting a job. The deckhand training course provides you all the basics of the job, teaching you the ins and outs of the work your occupation entails. You can also add on other courses like a personal watercraft certificate that lets you safely operate and deploy things like jetskis.

What Type of Person is Best Suited to the Job?

Not everyone is a fit for the deckhand occupation. That said, if you think you have most of the following qualities, you might find the work to be a good choice if you’re considering starting a career on the sea:

• Works well in a fast-paced environment
• Handy with tools
• Good problem solver
• Patient and courteous
• Takes well to instructions and commands
• Team player
• Willingness to learn
• Works well under pressure
• Can work with minimal supervision
• Good time management skills
• Physically fit
• Takes criticism and correction well

A deckhand is one of the lowest ranking jobs on the deck, so expect to get quite a lot of correction from your superiors. But aside from that, your guests might also find reason to criticize and correct your work. So it helps to be patient and thick-skinned if you plan to work in this demanding industry.

All in a Day’s Work

How much does a deckhand make on a yacht? Not a lot if we’re talking salaries, but those tips might make up for the meager pay. And when you consider the luxury facilities and the potential of rubbing elbows with the rich and the famous, it’s easy to see that the life of a yacht deckhand is anything but boring.

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Deckhand's main responsibility is the maintenance of the exterior of the yacht, including the following:

• Cleaning, polishing, sanding, painting and varnishing of all exterior surfaces on the yacht.
• Inspection and basic maintenance of all deck hardware, portholes, hatches and equipment.
• Line and sail handling and repair.
• Driving and maintenance of all yacht's tenders/toys.
• Assisting guests with toys and on excursions.
• Assisting other crew members as and when required, e.g. food deliveries, event setup, etc.

Small yachts have usually a single Deckhand. Large yachts have 4 or more Deckhands on-board.

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Five bodies found inside superyacht that sank off Sicily

PORTICELLO, Sicily — Divers recovered four bodies Wednesday from inside a superyacht that sank in a sudden storm off Sicily , Salvatore Cocina, director of the island's Civil Protection Agency, confirmed to NBC News.

Cocina later confirmed to Sky News that a fifth body had been found and was being brought to shore. One passenger remains missing.

The identities of the bodies were not immediately released. Their recovery follows a dayslong search in the deep waters off Italy where British tech tycoon Mike Lynch  and several others were believed to be trapped in the hull. Fifteen of the 22 people aboard survived.

The rest had been missing since early Monday, when the Bayesian was caught in the storm anchored off the coast of Porticello, a village near the Sicilian capital city, Palermo.

The body of the ship’s cook, identified as Recaldo Thomas, a Canadian Antiguan national, was recovered Monday. 

On Wednesday, NBC News witnessed what appeared to be at least three body bags being lifted from fire department boats after they pulled into port at Porticello. It was unclear whose bodies they were. Some were later transferred to ambulances and driven away from the dock.

Lynch’s 18-year-old daughter, Hannah; Morgan Stanley International Chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife, Judy; and Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife, Neda, are also missing. 

The Bayesian is owned by a firm linked to Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares, who was among the survivors rescued by a nearby vessel after they got into a lifeboat.

Built by the Italian shipbuilder Perini Navi in 2008, the U.K.-registered yacht could carry 12 guests and a crew of up to 10, according to online specialist boating sites. Its nearly 250-foot mast is the tallest aluminum sailing mast in the world, according to CharterWorld Luxury Yacht Charters.  

Regularly described in U.K. media as “Britain’s Bill Gates,” Lynch was  acquitted of fraud by a San Francisco jury this year, stemming from the sale of his software company Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard for $11 billion in 2011.

The Mediterranean sailing vacation was designed to be a celebration for Lynch, who brought Bloomer, who testified in his defense, and Morvillo, one of his U.S. lawyers, on the trip.

Lynch's co-defendant Stephen Chamberlain was not aboard the Bayesian, but in what appears to be a tragic coincidence, a  car struck and killed  him Saturday as he was jogging in a village about 68 miles north of London, local police said.

Claudio Lavanga and Claudia Rizzo reported from Porticello. Henry Austin reported from London.

Claudio Lavanga is Rome-based foreign correspondent for NBC News.

Claudia Rizzo is an Italy based journalist.

Henry Austin is a senior editor for NBC News Digital based in London.

A superyacht captain shares 3 things people who want to charter a luxury vessel should know

• Vacationing on a superyacht may sound like it's all Champagne and sunbathing.
• But before boarding a luxury vessel, superyacht captain Kelly Gordon advises keeping certain things in mind.
• Yachting is a summer pastime with risks and nuances for clients and crew.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez soaking up the sun. Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian's wedding . Beyoncé's carefree jump into the ocean.

One of these images is likely what comes to mind when you hear the word "superyacht," a phrase generally used to describe a yacht over 80 feet in length.

While ultra-luxurious vessels are associated with all things carefree, tragic events such as the sinking of the Bayesian superyacht off the coast of Sicily on Monday is a reminder that yachting is a pastime with unique risks and nuances. It's unclear what the protocols were on the Bayesian.

For those keen on the idea of chartering a superyacht, captain Kelly Gordon, 42, told Business Insider there are a number of important factors to consider before hopping on board.

Gordon fell in love with yachting after she stepped aboard a yacht for the first time in her mid-20s.

Hellbent on reaching captain level, Gordon quickly worked her way up the chain of command. She's spent most of her time sailing the Bahamas and the Caribbean and is now based in Florida, where she works as a captain on a 108-foot-long privately owned vessel.

Gordon, who has over 12,600 followers on Instagram , shares three factors to keep in mind before boarding a chartered superyacht.

Think of the process of chartering a superyacht as buying a house

One of the most important things to do when chartering a superyacht is to work with a charter broker, Gordon says.

"The charter manager's job is to No. 1: find you a safe boat," Gordon said, adding that in her experience, "Not all programs put safety as high up on the list as it should be."

She also likes to equate charter brokers to Realtors in that they take on the role of finding you the best option for your taste.

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"You find one that you gel with really well and has a good reputation, and then you discuss with them what your budget is, where you want to go, what your activity levels are, what your personalities are like," Gordon said.

Pairing clients with a crew that aligns with their characteristics is a huge part of a charter broker's job, Gordon said.

"If you think about it, you're living with that crew for 24/7, around the clock," she said. "You're not going put someone that just wants to sit and read books all day with a crew that's extremely active."

Find a crew that is competent and prioritizes safety

Charter brokers also help match clients with a competent crew that prioritizes safety.

"I don't know that many people realize just how much their life is in our hands when we cast those lines and we go to sea," Gordon said.

Part of that is having a safety briefing, which Gordon carries out every time she welcomes clients onto a chartered vessel before leaving a dock.

A thorough safety briefing includes informing clients about the location of safety equipment and lifejackets and the procedures for events such as a fire, a person falling overboard, or the boat sinking.

"You should have a safety briefing, and if you don't get one, you should ask for one," Gordon said.

The process, she added, can be different on privately owned yachts, where passengers may be familiar with the vessel.

The Bayesian is a private yacht owned by tech tycoon Mike Lynch; it's not yet known what kind of safety protocols staff and guests were trained on.

Make sure there's a member of the crew on watch 24/7

"A lot of charter guests think when they go to sleep, the crew goes to sleep," Gordon said.

But that shouldn't be the case, she added. "You want to be on a boat knowing that someone's up, because if the weather changes or the anchor starts to drag, you need somebody that's up and ready to go and get everybody else to handle it."

Among the biggest weather risks are tornados, which can be extremely difficult to predict and prepare for whether you're on land or at sea.

"I'm from the Midwest, where tornados pop up," Gordon said. "It's hard to see a tornado coming, and if you do see it coming, the tornado goes where it wants to go."

Most often, that leaves people near the weather event with just minutes to ready themselves, which is even trickier "in the middle of the night."

While rapid changes in weather are tough to contend with, Gordon recommends researching the areas you are sailing in beforehand, like you would when visiting a new country.

"It's no different than if you're going on vacation on land," she said. "You want to know where you're going. Don't put that just all on the crew."

While the research doesn't have to be as extensive as the crew should be doing, it's important to still be "responsible for your own self as well as your family and your guests."

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How To Get a Job as a Deckhand | Superyacht Crew

So what is being a deckhand all about.

We have broken down the steps to help you find your first deck job in the super yacht industry.

Being comfortable on the water will definitely be an advantage, but it is not a prerequisite. Experience driving tenders or small watercrafts would be a transferable skill that will definitely stand you in good stead and should be listed clearly on your yachting CV.

It would be advisable to look for a junior deckhand position as your first yacht job. Form there you can process to Lead Deckhand or Bosun and eventually onto Mate or Chief Officer.

Check out our list of skills that will help you stand out when applying for your first job as a deckhand

Experience driving tenders or small water crafts

Some common rope knots

Able to swim

Water sports experience like kiteboarding, wake boarding, jets- it’s a bonus if you are an instructor

Scuba diving – a rescue diver or dive master is a huge bonus

Basic hospitality- being comfortable engaging with guests and crew onboard

Additional skills include: any trade like plumbing, carpentry, electrician, woodwork, IT etc. Living on the water means there is always maintenance to be done

Creating a Deckhand Yacht CV

It is important in the yachting industry that you tailor your CV for the specific position you are looking for. Be sure to include any additional water sports or trade skills as this will help you star out from the crowd. Any relevant yachting experience should be included in a section clearly defined, and separate from any land based experience.

Visit our Agency detailed explanation on how to prepare your cv. You can also check out our FREE CV template.

Finding Daywork as a Deckhand

What is daywork you ask? Think of it as one-day yachting internships to gain real world experience on yachts while getting paid a great day rate.

Be open to any kind of yacht daywork, as long as it gets your foot in the door with what you want to do. Learn how to do basic deck chores like exterior detailing, stainless polishing, bilge painting, and teak maintenance like a pro.

If you want to take a look at our Deckhand courses , that page should tell you all you need to know.

If you have more questions or comments be sure to get in touch .

We look forward to getting you onboard.

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1. what are the basic requirements you need to be eligible to work in the yachting industry, 2. what is the stcw and why do i need it, 3. what is the eng1 medical certificate, 4. what land based experience will help me find a super yacht job, 5. what are the different departments onboard, 6. what crew training is required for me to work as a junior deckhand.

• Yachtmaster/Coastal Skipper Theory
• Yachtmaster/Coastal Practical
• Specialist Super Yacht Training Course (Deck Hand Training Course)
• RYA Power Boat Level II
• RYA Personal Watercraft Course
• RYA Competent Crew Certificate
• RYA Day Skipper Theory and Practical Certificates
• VHF Radio Operator’s License

7. What crew training is required for me to work as a junior stewardess?

• Stewardess Course
• Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
• MCA Food Safety Level 2
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A Waterspout Was Seen When a Luxury Yacht Sank. What Is It?

Witnesses reported seeing the tornado-like phenomenon hit the Bayesian, a sailing yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily on Monday.

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By Eve Sampson

What caused the sinking on Monday of a sailing yacht carrying the British billionaire Mike Lynch and 21 other people off the coast of Sicily is still unknown. But some attention has focused on observations by witnesses, who described seeing a small tornado-like column known as a waterspout forming over the water during an abrupt and violent storm as the vessel sank.

Fifteen passengers on the 180-foot yacht, the Bayesian, escaped on a raft before being rescued by a neighboring cruise ship. The body of the ship’s cook was recovered on Monday and six people remain unaccounted for , including Mr. Lynch and his daughter Hannah, according to officials with Sicily’s civil protection agency.

Prosecutors in the nearby city of Termini Imerese have opened an inquiry into the cause of the sinking.

Here is what to know about waterspouts, a surprisingly common weather phenomenon that may have helped sink the luxury yacht.

What are waterspouts?

Waterspouts are columns of spinning air and moisture — similar to tornadoes over water, according to the National Weather Service .

While some form in fair weather, and are aptly called fair weather waterspouts, another more dangerous variety called tornadic waterspouts develops downward from a thunderstorm. These tornadic waterspouts can either form as regular tornadoes over land and move out to sea, or form in a storm already over a large body of water, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association .

Fair weather waterspouts are weak, often dissipate quickly and do not cause major damage, according to the agencies, but tornadic waterspouts are more often associated with high winds, dangerous and frequent lightning, and hail. The Italian authorities recorded strong winds and intense lightning activity at the time the yacht went down.

How common are waterspouts?

Experts say waterspouts may be more common than tornadoes, but because oceans are so vast, they are more difficult to track — and as difficult to predict.

“The Mediterranean is possibly one of the places where waterspouts are most likely around the world due to the warm ocean surface and a climate that is very susceptible to thunderstorms throughout the summer and autumn,” according to a statement by Peter Inness, a meteorologist at the University of Reading in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Inness pointed to a 2022 study by scientists from University of Barcelona , which found that waterspouts occurred more frequently over warmer sea surfaces. The North Atlantic ocean has been unusually hot for over a year, repeatedly reaching record highs for the time of year , according to data from the oceanic association.

The International Centre for Waterspout Research on Monday said on X , the platform formerly known as Twitter, that it had confirmed 18 waterspouts near Italy in recent days, and several fishermen in the area of the accident told Italian media that they had witnessed a waterspout near the yacht.

What may have happened?

Karsten Börner, the captain of the nearby boat that rescued the 15 passengers, said in an interview that he saw the Bayesian about 490 feet away before the wind and lightning picked up.

While it was difficult to see what happened amid the storm, “my theory was that she was capsized first and then went down over the stern,” he said.

Towering over 237 feet tall, the Bayesian mast was one of the tallest aluminum masts in the world and it also had a special keel that could be raised or lowered, according to its manufacturer, Perini Navi. A keel is the downward-extending centerline underneath a boat that can help stabilize the vessel.

“In this case, having a tall aluminum mast would not make it the safest port to be in case of a storm,” said Andrea Ratti, associate professor of nautical design and architecture technology the Politecnico di Milano.

He added that “a lot of questions will remain until we have other elements at our disposal.”

Elisabetta Povoledo contributed reporting.

Eve Sampson is a reporter covering international news and a member of the 2024-25 Times Fellowship class, a program for journalists early in their careers. More about Eve Sampson

Body of British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch recovered from sunken yacht

Mike lynch's 18-year-old daughter hannah is still unaccounted for, as divers continue searching the wreck of a superyacht that sank off sicily and questions intensify about why the boat sank so quickly..

The British technology tycoon Mike Lynch had invited friends to join him on the yacht to celebrate his recent acquittal in a major US fraud trial. His body was brought ashore in a blue body bag and driven in an ambulance to a nearby hospital morgue. Source: AAP / Jonathan Brady / PA Wire

• Five bodies, including that of Mike Lynch, have been recovered after a luxury yacht capsized off Sicily.
• The precise cause of the sinking is still unknown, as is the whereabouts of one passenger.
• Fifteen people were rescued and eight hospitalised after a storm struck the 56m yacht.

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Five bodies found in sunken superyacht, officials say

Divers have found five bodies in the sunken wreckage of a superyacht that sank off Sicily this week, Italian officials told news agencies and local media Wednesday, leaving one person still missing.

Three bodies were brought ashore and two others were also found inside the shipwreck, Salvatore Cocina, head of the Sicily civil protection agency, told the Associated Press, after divers were photographed by the agency unloading body bags. Cocina did not identify the deceased.

The British-flagged, 183-foot-long Bayesian was carrying 12 passengers and 10 crew members roughly half a mile from the Sicilian fishing village of Porticello when it encountered what authorities called a “violent storm” about 4 a.m. Monday.

Of the 15 people rescued, eight – including a 1-year-old girl – were taken to hospitals in conditions that were not life-threatening. The body of the yacht’s chef, identified as Recaldo Thomas, a Canadian Antiguan, was found during initial recovery efforts.

Among the passengers was Mike Lynch, 59, the British founder of the tech venture capital firm Invoke Capital and co-founder of the tech firms Autonomy and Darktrace. This summer, he was acquitted of all charges after a decadelong U.S. fraud trial related to the 2011 sale of Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard.

The voyage on the Bayesian, owned by a company controlled by Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares, was intended to be a celebration of his legal victory, Britain’s Telegraph reported.

Among those missing were Lynch; his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah; Morgan Stanley International Chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife, Judy; and attorney Chris Morvillo, a partner at Clifford Chance in New York who represented Lynch in the recently concluded legal battle, and his wife, Neda. Bacares, Lynch’s wife, was among the survivors.

It’s not clear exactly what type of storm struck the Bayesian, but weather data suggests it was probably a tornadic waterspout or severe thunderstorm.

Charlotte Golunski, a guest of Lynch who was rescued, described to Italian media holding onto her 1-year-old daughter, Sophie, amid the storm. “For two seconds I lost my baby in the sea,” she told Giornale di Sicilia. “Then I immediately hugged her again amid the fury of the waves.”

Lynch sold Autonomy, which was once England’s biggest software company, to Hewlett-Packard in 2011 for more than $11 billion. He was subsequently accused of overvaluing the company and was charged in the United States with fraud. He was acquitted in June.

The Bayesian was built in 2008 by Italian shipmaker Perini Navi, according to the SuperYacht Times.

The Sir Robert, a Dutch-flagged sailing vessel anchored nearby, responded immediately to help survivors before the Italian coast guard arrived.

The yacht sank to a depth of more than 160 feet. The first attempt by fire-brigade cave divers to search inside the yacht was unsuccessful, rescue authorities said.

Bryan Pietsch contributed to this report.

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In our news wrap Wednesday, Hezbollah fired more than 50 rockets toward Israel, Congo health authorities reported more than 1,000 mpox cases in the last week, divers recovered five more bodies from the luxury yacht that sank off Sicily’s coast, Russia says Ukraine launched a large drone attack on Moscow, and revised data showed the U.S. economy added fewer jobs than previously reported.

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Hezbollah fired more than 50 rockets towards Israel today, some causing damage in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. Israel's ambulance service reported the projectiles hit several private homes and injured one person, causing alarm among community members.

Einav Perez, Golan Heights Resident (through interpreter):

Some of the residents want to leave. Others are patriots who want to stay. But it cannot continue this way. Every sound of a door shutting makes us think it's a boom. This time, it wasn't a door, but a serious boom that cost us a lot.

Hezbollah says the barrage was in response to Israeli airstrikes deep inside Lebanon.

Residents of one Lebanese village held a funeral today for a man they say was killed in an Israeli attack. It comes a day after Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with mediators in the region to push a proposal aimed at bridging the gaps in the Gaza cease-fire talks. Egyptian officials reportedly expressed skepticism today that Hamas would in fact accept that proposal. Talks are expected to resume in Cairo tomorrow.

Health authorities in Congo say they have recorded more than 1,000 mpox cases in the last week amid an urgent need for vaccines. Congo accounts for more than 90 percent of the cases reported in Africa so far this year. Last week, the WHO classified the outbreak as a global health emergency.

African officials say Western nations in Japan have pledged several hundred thousand vaccine doses, but Congo's health minister says the country alone needs some three million doses to control the outbreak.

In Italy, divers found five more bodies while searching the luxury yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily on Monday. Recovery crews unloaded body bags from a rescue vessel in Porticello. They're still searching for one final missing person. Fifteen other passengers and crew escaped in a lifeboat and were rescued.

Authorities say they believe the British-flagged Bayesian, seen here in file video, was struck by a tornado on the water, which is known as a water spout. But questions remain as to why the yacht sank so quickly.

Russian officials say that Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow last night since Russia's invasion in 2022. Russia claims to have struck down 45 drones, including 11 over Moscow itself. There has been no independent verification of those figures.

That comes as Ukraine digs in to defend the city of Pokrovsk in Eastern Ukraine from Russian advances. Its capture would be an important victory for Russia, as Ukraine pushes forward with its own incursion further north in Russia's Kursk region.

In Moscow today, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Ukraine's military advances there undermine any chances for peace talks.

Maria Zakharova, Spokeswoman, Russian Foreign Ministry (through interpreter):

Who will negotiate with them after this, after the atrocities, the terror that they are committing against peaceful residents, the civilian population, infrastructure and peaceful facilities?

Ukraine's military claims to have taken nearly 500 square miles in Kursk since it first entered Russian territory earlier this month.

Back here in the U.S., the economy added far fewer jobs last year and into 2024 than previously reported. In its revised data out today, the Labor Department said that there were 818,000 fewer jobs created between April of last year and this March. That's an average of 174,000 jobs per month, far fewer than the 242,000 that was initially reported. This downgrade follows a disappointing report last month and comes as the U.S. Federal Reserve considers whether to cut interest rates next month.

On Wall Street today, stocks ended slightly higher after the Fed raised hopes of an interest rate cut next month. The Dow Jones industrial average added 55 points, inching closer to the 41000-point level. The Nasdaq tacked on more than 100 points for a ninth win in 10 sessions. The S&P 500 also ended higher on the day.

And we have two passings of note.

New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. Died earlier this morning. The 14-term Democrat was a fixture of his hometown of Paterson, where he had served as mayor, before running for Congress in 1996. Pascrell was a long time advocate for emergency responders and sat on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. No cause of death has been announced, but he had been in and out of the hospital for months.

Congressman Bill Pascrell was 87 years old.

Also today, NBA Hall of Famer Al Attles has died. As one of the first Black head coaches in the league, Attles led the Golden State warriors to a championship in 1975. Attles, seen here defending a pass in 1963, was known as the Destroyer for his particularly physical style of play.

He spent six decades with the Warriors as a player, a general manager, and team ambassador. It is the longest stint by a player with the same franchise in NBA history. Al Attles was 87 years old.

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To be represented by Premium Yachts, Ferretti Yachts and Riva , two prestigious brands of the Ferretti Group, will be present at the Moscow International Boat Show 2013, displaying motor yacht Ferretti 530 as well as Riva Iseo yacht tender.

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