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We are an i nternational yacht training  center with a unique, holistic approach to yachting. Our approach has demonstrated remarkable success in enhancing your employability and overall success in the yachting industry, setting us apart from traditional yacht training methods.

We have partners that provide internationally recognized qualifications endorsed by Maritime MT, SAMSA and we are affiliated with RYA training centres.

Let Us Show You How To Become A Successful Yacht Crew Member

• Advanced Deckhand course online
• RYA Powerboat Level 2 - 2 days
• RYA PWC (Jetski) - 1 day
• SAMSA VHF - 1 day
• STCW10 basic training - 11 days
• Seafarer SAMSA medical
• We provide this in South Africa, Europe and the Caribbean

We help you obtain a Schengen visa if you're going to the Mediterranean

We help you obtain a B1B2 American Visa if you're going to the Caribbean

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• International Yacht training conducted by superyacht captains and maritime lecturers

Essential training while underway, anchoring and mooring procedures, night passage, night watch, anchor watch,

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With a reference letter in hand, and a certificate upon completion of the advanced program set up by a professional yacht crew the yachting world will suddenly open up for you on a different level. 

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You’ve completed your courses, have your STCW in hand, and have a Seafarers Medical but no work experience or need more miles for your next qualification… We can help to get you on the water and on your way to start a successful career in yachting. This Program is conducted in the Med as well as in the Caribbean. 

Mediterranean Super Yacht Boot Camp

Caribbean super yacht boot camp, what's included:.

International Yacht training conducted by super yacht captains and maritime lecturers

Correct wash-down procedures and products,

Hull and Superstructure maintenance for deck crew,

410 NM sailing and navigation,

Lead and execute as the Bosun, Skipper, and Chief Stew

Provisioning and working with the chef as a galley hand

Tender Ops, watersports, content creation ...and many other on-board skills!

Advance Your Yachting Career

Are you an aspiring individual with a strong desire to explore the world, embark on a career in the Super Yacht industry, and secure a lucrative income? We understand that navigating the vast world of career choices can be daunting.

At Paper Boat Yacht Academy, we are dedicated to equipping you with the essential support and expertise required to establish a rewarding career as a Deckhand, Stewardess, Chef or Skipper aboard a Super Yacht.

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"I would definitely recommend this training to anyone who wants to join the yachting industry, especially when you're green and have no experience. This helped me find a job straight away."

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Superior RYA Yacht Crew Training in South Florida

The Ocean Academy is a fully accredited and recognized Training Center for the Royal Yachting Association (RYA).  We offer superior Theory and Practical Yacht Crew Training 

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore/Coastal (Power)

• We are the ONLY school in Fort Lauderdale to independently offer accredited Theory and Practical training for RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and Coastal.  This course includes one week of theory training in chart-work, navigation rules, meteorology, tidal height calculations, aids to navigation, voyage planning and more.  Week two includes practical training on our 40' (12m) training vessel, followed by the RYA Practical Examination. The Duration for this course is 6 days, with a total of 40+ hours of direct contact.  Included in your tuition is the RYA Student Pack which includes course notes, Training Almanac and Training Charts.  Plotting tools are not included, but our Yachtmaster FAQ will help you understand the tools that are needed.  We keep our student/instructor ratio to 4:1 maximum for the best training experience.  Please contact Steve from the contact information below for a consult and information on booking your course.

RYA Power Boat Level 2

• The Ocean Academy is fully accredited to offer the RYA Power Boat Level 2 Course (PBL2).  We offer this course in a two-day theory and Practical course, or a three day evening class for those crew members who are working on-board during the day.  The course is offered on our modern and well equipped 23' (7m) center-console training vessel, with electronic chart plotter, DSC equipped VHF radio and all the latest safety equipment.  Included in the tuition is an online voucher for the Start Boating course notes booklet.  We keep our student/instructor ratio to 3:1 for the best training experience.  Please contact Steve from the contact details below for a consult and infomation on booking your course.

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La Belle Classe Academy

Dedicated to anyone involved in yachting (captains, managers and other professionals), crew members and future owners, the Yacht Club de Monaco’s training centre alternates navigation and pleasure boat courses, with the aim being to support the young generation.

With its La Belle Classe Academy, the YCM aims to encourage development and promotion of yachting professions. A commitment to build the future!

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Discover our new SUMMER training camp !

This Summer La Belle Classe Academy and Seascope France are giving all 16-22 year-olds the chance to spend up to 2 weeks learning how to drive power boats, jet skis, give First Aid, Fight Fires and survive in a life raft at sea.

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To consult all our training courses, we’re professionals from all around the world, why choose la belle classe academy.

Dedicated to owners, but also open to anyone involved in yachting (captains, managers and other professionals), crew members and future owners, the Yacht Club de Monaco’s training centre alternates navigation and pleasure boat courses, with the aim being to support the young generation. With its La Belle Classe Academy, the YCM aims to encourage development and promotion of yachting professions. <br><b>A commitment to build the future in collaboration with Bluewater!</b>

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Founded in 1953 by Prince Rainier and headed by H.S.H. Prince Albert II since 1984, the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) has 2,500 members in 81 countries and occupies a prominent position in the global yachting community.

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At The Yacht Academy our passion is to connect young people with an enthusiasm for sailing to a career within the industry. Our mantra of “train to work” underpins everything we do. No matter who you are, level of training or educational background, we help people overcome the initial barriers to working in the challenging and rewarding marine industry.

The Yacht Academy have carefully selected RYA training partners to help students achieve their desired professional qualifications. Once qualified, we take successful graduates through on the job training to work as commercially endorsed Yachtmasters.

The Yacht Academy is part of the group of brands managed by Navigate Travel. Our relationships with industry leading and renowned professional and leisure sailing organisations ensure successful graduates receive the best training and experience possible, preparing them for a rewarding and diverse career.

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Sailing schools and courses (ISSA, RYA, IYT) in Russia

The possibilities for yachting in russia are unlimited, since this is a country with a long maritime history. you just need to choose where you want to sail. small and big lakes, full-flowing rivers, warm and cold seas — all this is available to those who want to try sailing in this country..

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You will be able to master the skills of sailing; learn to feel the boat, approach and leave the pier, learn about the safety measures on the water and much more.

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International Bareboat Skipper (IYT) Course

Having received the International Bareboat Skipper Certificate, you can independently charter a yacht on a charter and operate it in the waters of any country.

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ISSA Offshore Skipper course

The certificated confirms the skills sufficient to sail the yacht in light and dark hours at a distance from a sheltered port up to 100 sea miles.

IYT International Crew course

This is a certificate of excellence for those candidates who wish to train to become an active crew member on a power or sailing yacht. It includes Introduction to Boating for power and sail yachts.

IYT Introductory Sailing Skills course

This course is great for groups of friends or like-minded people to get together for a few days of fun sailing while learning skills to better help as crew onboard.

IYT Try Sailing Course

It’s a fun hands-on course to enjoy being on the water while learning basic sailing skills.

Yacht management training in the Moscow region

In three hours of training, you will learn the basic techniques of managing a yacht, learn some of the specifics of working with a yacht, a helm, sails.

RYA Coastal Skipper course

Advanced skippering techniques for yachtsmen with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night.

RYA Competent Crew course

This course is for beginners and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers.

RYA Day Skipper course

A course for aspiring skippers with some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills.

RYA Start Yachting course

A short introduction to sailing for complete beginners.

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Everything you need to know about starting or enhancing your career in the superyacht industry, setting you up to be ahead of your peers and on the fast track to a successful career in the industry.

With over 10,000 yachts currently in operation, the industry is growing rapidly each year and promises adventure, travel, financial rewards and many career opportunities.

Anyone can start their career on Superyachts!

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The Interior departments are collectively responsible for the cleaning & maintenance of the interior and interior equipment and for delivering the highest standard of service and food to the owner and/or guests. Common departments found on most vessels are Galley (kitchen), Laundry, Housekeeping and Guest Services.

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Founded in 2003

Timmerman Yachts is a Russian builder of quality luxury motor yachts. Based in Moscow, it is owned by a group of Dutch and Russian investors and operates out of Moscow Shipyard. Several noted naval architecture and yacht design firms are involved with Timmerman, including Vripack, Guido de Groot Design, Ginton Naval Architects, Jon Bannenberg Ltd., and Francis Design Ltd.

Founded in 2003, the company was named for 17th century Dutch boat builder Franz Timmerman who brought Dutch boat manufacturing techniques to Russia and co-founded the Russian navy. Timmerman Yachts has more than 1,000 employees working at the Moscow Shipyard.

Timmerman has delivered a number of semi-custom luxury yachts between 26-47 metres in length, including TM26 and Timmerman FD-51, designed by Francis Design Ltd. Other notable Timmerman yachts include Victoria M, Alexandra (now Latitude) and Olsten 125′.

One of the 10 largest yacht builders in the world, Timmerman is focused on building high-quality luxury yachts at more competitive prices. Its Russian-Dutch partnership provides great yacht-building capabilities. Timmerman builds yacht to the highest standards and holds DNV, MCA and Russian River Register certification. The company reportedly has more than a dozen yachts in some phase of construction.

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Mackinac Island among best places in US to see fall leaves from a boat

Mackinac Island, a Michigan tourist gem, is among the top destinations in the country to see the fall foliage from a boat, according to a boating organization.

Discover Boating calls the island a place where you can "enjoy time on your boat in Mackinac’s waters, or take a ferry to the island for a long weekend."

The website suggests visiting Mackinac Island, ranked No. 5 on the list, the first two weeks of October for optimal viewing of fall leaves which is "a little later than the surrounding mainland."

Discover Boating, which touts itself as a one-stop shop for all things boating, compiled the list of affordable options whether you rent, share or belong to a boat club.

Columbia River Gorge, Oregon/Washington

"The Pacific Northwest is spectacular year-round, but in the fall, the plentiful trees light up with color," Discover Boating says. "The Columbia River, which flows between Oregon and Washington, is center stage for foliage displays. The gorge is a canyon up to 4,000 feet deep that extends from the confluence of the Columbia and Deschutes rivers over 80 miles to the west. Peak leaf viewing lasts approximately two weeks between late September and early October."

Lake Tahoe, California

"Lake Tahoe is a busy recreational area throughout the year, with winter skiing and summer boating activities," Discover Boating says. "From September to late October, there’s another reason to vacation here: the myriad colors surrounding this freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Just 40 miles from Reno, Lake Tahoe is easy to access and welcomes everyone to enjoy the show."

Dillion Reservoir, Colorado

"Dillon Reservoir in Summit County, Colorado, is just 45 minutes from downtown Denver, but its Rocky Mountain setting might as well be in another world," Discover Boating says. "The Dillon Yacht Club, founded in 1968, is the nation’s highest sailing club, with an elevation of 9,017 feet above sea level. The marina offers pontoon boats for rent, and the club organizes sailing regattas, including the Frostbite Series in late September. Aspen trees comprise much of the surrounding foliage, so the area brightens with vivid yellows and golds in the fall."

Door County, Wisconsin

"Just an hour from Green Bay, Wisconsin, Door County sits on a peninsula that juts out onto Lake Michigan and lures visitors all summer," Discover Boating says. "But after many of the tourists have left, the 912-acre state park of Rock Island lights up with fiery color. While there, you can also tour wineries and lighthouses and ride the trolley from eatery to eatery. Or, stay aboard your boat and cruise from Green Bay to Lake Michigan, a journey that can take a week or more."

Mackinac Island, Michigan

"Mackinac Island on Lake Huron is best known to boaters because of the Chicago Yacht Club-sponsored race that concludes there," Discover Boating says. "Mackinac is almost entirely a state park where you can hike, visit Fort Mackinac (which dates from 1780), and relax at the luxurious Grand Hotel that draws visitors from afar."

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Acadia National Park, Maine

"The Maine coast is a boater’s paradise, but autumn in the 47,000-acre Acadia National Park on Desert Island isn’t to be missed," Discover Boating says. "The coastal color peaks a little later than inland, so you may have more time to catch the brilliant change of birches, oaks, and maples. The entire Bar Harbor region glows with breathtaking hues. For foodies, Portland is the place to dock. Rocky beaches, distant mountain peaks, and plenty of moose, bears, and whales will keep you occupied."

Hudson River Valley, New York

"Gold, crimson and purple colors will welcome you to the Hudson River Valley in New York that combines picture-perfect country roads with fabulous river views," Discover Boating says. "Bird watching is big here with bald eagles, herons and egrets making the nearby marshlands their home. For an unusual treat, you can also visit the West Point Military Academy or rent a kayak and visit the river coves in perfect bliss."

Lake Nockamixon, Pennsylvania

"This 5,286-acre Nockamixon State Park in Bucks County makes a great day trip to take in fall colors," Discover Boating says. "The 1,450-acre lake is popular with anglers and sailors alike, and boating novices can take a narrated tour on a pontoon boat. The park maintains a marina with boat rentals and three other boat-launch areas, so there are plenty of places to get on the water and be dazzled by nature’s fireworks."

St. Michaels, Maryland

"In Talbot County, on the Eastern Shore of Chesapeake Bay, lies St. Michaels, a quintessential mid-Atlantic town where watermen abound," Discover Boating says. "Home to one of the finest maritime museums, St. Michaels has something for everyone, including pie-baking competitions, a pumpkin carving challenge, and scarecrow decorating contests."

Lake Norman, North Carolina

"Only about 20 miles from Charlotte, Lake Norman in North Carolina enjoys a mild climate, so the leaf transformation starts in October at the higher elevations and continues until November lower down," Discover Boating says. "Lake Norman was created with the construction of the Ford Dam between 1959 and 1964 and is the largest man-made body of water in the state. Boaters of all kinds flock here to ski, fish, sail, and even catch a stand-up paddleboarding yoga class."

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Hitler’s yacht lies abandoned off the coast of this Florida city. Here's where to find it

The ostwind is one of many strange objects found in florida’s waters.

Anthony Talcott , Digital Journalist

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Nearly 5 miles off the coast of Miami Beach, a yacht sits at the bottom of the ocean.

This vessel — dubbed the Ostwind — has a strange history. It was once owned by Adolf Hitler.

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The 80-foot-long yacht was commissioned by the infamous dictator in 1938 as an Olympic racing yacht, though it never actually competed.

According to historian Mike Miller , Hitler’s plan was to ride the yacht into England after Germany’s victory, where he would accept Winston Churchill’s surrender aboard the boat.

However, history had different plans.

After Germany’s defeat, the U.S. reportedly took control of the Ostwind, which was used as a training craft at the U.S. Naval Academy before being sold to a Nazi memorabilia collector in the 1970s, the Ocala Star-Banner reports.

The collector took the yacht to Jacksonville for repairs, but it was ultimately abandoned, and a marina owner then took possession.

Despite offers from a Nazi group to buy the yacht and turn it into a shrine, the marina owner ultimately reached out to Miami Beach officials about using the Ostwind as an artificial reef.

Eventually, the boat was taken from Jacksonville down to Miami Beach in 1989, and it was sunk off the coast to around 275 feet deep, state records indicate .

Nowadays, the only way to view the WWII-era relic is to throw on some scuba gear and take a dive.

Of course, the Ostwind isn’t the only strange object to be sunken off of Miami’s coast.

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the following items have also been sunk near Miami Beach to create artificial reefs:

• Smoke stacks
• Radio towers
• A water tower
• Oil rig structures
• A railroad barge
• A minesweeper warship

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