Why Choose IYT Worldwide for Your Certification?
The Superyacht industry offers exciting career opportunities around the globe and an IYT certificate offers the most internationally recognised maritime certification in the industry.
IYT has over 20 years of industry leadership and continues to lead the global maritime industry in certification and nautical standards.
The RYA Yachtmaster® Certificate of Competence is often the ultimate aim of aspiring skippers. It is a well known, highly respected qualification worldwide, proving your experience and competence as a skipper. Unlike other qualifications in the cruising programme, there is no formal training course to become an RYA Yachtmaster. Instead, provided you have sufficient experience, certification and seatime, you can put yourself forward for an exam to test your skills and knowledge. There are a number of RYA navigation courses that will help you prepare for your exam. Many RYA Yachtmaster candidates also choose to book themselves into an RYA training centre for some specialised exam preparation training, but this is not compulsory.
You are capable of coastal passages
You are competent to undertake passages up to 150 miles offshore
You have the knowledge and experience to sail worldwide
The Coastal and Offshore exams are practical tests afloat, and the Ocean is an oral exam. Find out more about qualifying passages, exam fees and how to book.
With an RYA Yachtmaster Coastal, Offshore or Ocean Certificate of Competence you can start a career at sea.
You'll need to have the appropriate qualification for the vessel and area of operation.
If you want to work commercially, you'll need a commercial endorsement.
Find out more about other RYA professional qualifications.
Can you really become an RYA Yachtmaster in as little as 14 weeks? Check out our top tips for getting the most from a Yachtmaster Fast Track course...
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Superyacht Training Academy
Our comprehensive programmes for Superyacht Deckhand, Stewardess and Chef are world-class training programmes that equip Superyacht personnel to performing at their optimum. Our career packages focus on the primary qualifications needed to assure success in obtaining the best jobs and maintaining them as a chosen career path.
Advanced Deckhand Career Course
Deck/Sail Career Course
Stewardess Career Course
Advanced Stewardess Career Course
Stew/Masseuse Career Course
Deck/Stew Career Course
Chef/Stew Career Course
Superyacht Chef Career Course
Your passport to the world’s most luxurious superyachts.
The Superyacht Training Academy, Cape Town, is an elite maritime Institute providing Internationally recognised training for professional yacht crew. We pride ourselves in releasing crew into the Superyacht Industry who are confident, competent, and responsible.
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Our courses can be tailored to suit your individual requirements or added to any career programme to bolster your chances of securing lucrative employment contracts worldwide.
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The Superyacht Training Academy is a bespoke training facility that provides every aspect of training for you to obtain an illustrious career aboard a Superyacht. The Academy boasts state-of-the-art equipment, lecture rooms, electronic training equipment, and on-board training.
Our Academy enlists professional trainers and industry experts who provide top-class training and first-hand experience of life on board Superyachts. We challenge you to be the best you can be, so that you can reap the rewards of having the most comprehensive and professional training worldwide. Take a tour of our training venues below:
Superyacht Training Facility
Stewardess Training Facility
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Who are flying fish.
Our story began in 1993 when two watersports Instructors set up a winter watersports training programme in Barbados for those who are looking to change in career. Fast forward to today, Flying Fish trains people who are looking for a career on a Superyacht, work in the sailing industry, watersports, or cruise ship.
Our ethos remains the same; to deliver professional training that leads to a professional qualification, providing you with adventure and employment opportunities worldwide.
Superyacht deckhand course.
Our most popular course. Provides all the skills you need to work as a Deckhand. Includes STCW.
£3,320
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Finishing school and not sure what the next step is to take? Recently graduated and looking to kick-start a fulfilling career Or think you might be in the wrong job altogether? Then it’s time to consider a career on the ocean!
Whether you’re interested in Superyacht jobs, working in water sports or trying your hand at yachting, when you decide to make the ocean your office, you can rest assured that you’ll be in for a truly rewarding and unforgettable career; one filled with opportunities to learn new skills, earn an outstanding wage, and make incredible friends for life – all while getting to travel the world.
… and it all starts with embarking on one of our courses!
Become a superyacht deckhand, become a steward/ess on a superyacht, begin a career on a superyacht, yachting careers, yachtmaster ocean, yachtmaster offshore, yachtmaster coastal, …and why do our students love our courses.
While we of course specialise in Superyachts, yachting and watersports, we also specialise in something truly unique – you.
When you enrol on one of our many exciting courses at Flying Fish, our team will take the time to get to know you as an individual, and not just a name on the register – from your background and previous experience to your hopes and dreams for the future.
This means that you’ll not only complete your chosen course with a lifelong professional qualification, but a whole new family, ready to support you as you embark upon your ocean career
What an absolute honour and pleasure it was being a part of Flying Fish family for the 2 weeks I completed with them! From the professional, helpful and attentive staff to fun, laughter and memories.
Staff are amazing and so kind! Great course and great accommodation. Lovely location and an all round great friendly atmosphere.
To find out more about a new career, whether that’s becoming a Yachtmaster to working on a Superyacht, we are ready to help!
Check out our selection of resources below to learn about all the training options we have available
As well as supporting our students to embark upon water sport, yachting and Superyacht jobs and training, we also love to share helpful blogs and articles on anything and everything to do with pursuing a career on the ocean!
Our resource section takes a closer look at lots of useful information as well and a guides and features.
All the latest news and features from Flying Fish.
Entry-level deckhand courses and qualifications to help land your first job on a superyacht.
Entry-level deckhand courses and qualifications are essential to your success in the superyacht industry. Obtaining your first job as a deckhand is difficult as it is a fiercely competitive position. With a great deal of training available, it may be difficult to understand which deckhand courses are right for you and your budget. Before deciding on which courses to enrol in, we encourage you to understand the role of these courses and certifications so that you are able to make informed decisions.
Below is a list of essential courses you should take as an aspiring deckhand with little or no experience :
You are able to connect with our global network of deckhand training providers for each course, either by selecting a specific course, or by selecting a region in the deckhand course finder section, found below the course content.
In order for you to legally obtain a job on a commercial superyacht (over 24m) you have to be certified with all four basic safety training modules, which are as follows:
STCW Basic Training courses can be booked on an individual bases or booked in combination with other essential deckhand courses. You can find out more about STCW Basic Training , connect with an STCW Basic Training Centre near you , or continue to other deckhand safety training courses below.
*Although this is a commercial requirement, it is generally seen as a requirement for employment onboard private vessels by yacht owners, captains, management companies or flag states. Failure to obtain STCW Basic training severely limits employment opportunities.
As an aspiring deckhand, this course is a necessity, providing you with an essential license to drive superyacht tenders around the world. Unless you have a role that excludes you from such deckhand activities, this is a crucial course that forms the basis upon which you can develop your vessel handling skills. These skills are not only required to drive guests, but also to pass practical examinations required for licenses required to drive larger vessels.
The two most popular courses that do not require any prior experience, are the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course or the IYT Small Powerboat & Rib Master . Although the majority of deckhand job posts request a Powerboat Level II, an IYT Small Powerboat & Rib Master is seen as an equivalent and serves the same purpose. Both are recognised by the MCA.
(STCW A-VI/6-1) & (STCW A-VI/6-1)
In order to work on an ISPS-compliant vessel, an STCW proficiency in security certificate is required. Proficiency in Designated Security Awareness (PSA) is the minimum requirement, whereas Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) is required for crew who are designated security duties on such vessels.
Both courses can be done in class or online. *ISPS complaint yachts are commercial yachts larger than 500GT (Usually commercial yachts +50m in length)*
Find out more about the PSA & PDSD Certification and connect with a training provider, or continue reading about further deckhand training below.
Courses to broaden your deckhand skill set and capabilities for common superyacht duties
Most "Superyacht Deckhand Courses" are non-accredited and do not form part of a requirement for legal employment but are generally sold in conjunction with essential courses (some of which may be mandatory or deemed as appropriate by the training provider in question) and advertised as a "superyacht deckhand course" package or similar.
The purpose of a superyacht deckhand course to introduce candidates to the duties and skills associated with the role of a deckhand. This course is tailored towards candidates with little to no exposure to the superyacht industry.
Course content is dependant on the training provider but generally includes industry information, general deck procedures, wash-downs, maintenance, cleaning procedures, line handling, knots and bends, as well other topics to help familiarize you with the deck department career path the lies ahead.
Superyacht deckhand courses give potential employers an indication that yous have a basic skill set and understanding of the deckhand duties that lie ahead. This forms a foundation upon which to build skills and knowledge through onboard training and experience. Depending on the location and school in question, a small amount of onboard training/experience on a yacht nearby may be included.
As a deckhand seeking your first job in the yachting industry, it is advisable to obtain a VHF Short Range Certificate, preferably one recognised by the MCA. VHF is a common form of communication not only from the bridge of the superyacht but also from tenders to the main vessel (or other vessels) when out of UHF Radio range (your personal hand held for internal crew communication), or to land based authorities.
This 1-day course is an essential qualification required for further deck qualifications (Such as a Yachtmaster/ Master of Yachts), and is also required for commercial endorsement of a small powerboat license. The sooner you as a deckhand becomes familiar with this equipment the better. It is, therefore, a recommended course for green deckhands to complete.
PWC's often referred to as Jet Ski's or Wave Runners, are common watercraft found on board superyachts. Operation of PWC's is a common duty of a deckhands during guest trips. Certain countries require PWC operators to hold a license, most commonly countries in Europe/ The Mediterranean, making it mandatory for crew to hold a license should they wish to operate one.
This one-day theory and practical course will teach you how to operate and navigate a personal watercraft in a safe manner. No previous experience or qualifications are required. A certificate is provided upon successful completion of the course (to the required standard). The IYT PWC and RYA PWC are recommended, accredited versions of this course.
In areas where jet ski licenses are not required, it is a commonly requested by captains, management companies and owners for insurance purposes. It is very beneficial to hold such a license.
Additional courses to give you an edge (that do not require previous deckhand experience)
Due to the fact that charter guests and yacht crew require a PWC license in order to operate a Jet Ski in the Med, the demand for crew with the PWC instructor certification is high. Crew with the instructor license (working on a correctly registered vessel) are able to certify guests with an RYA Introduction to PWC Safety Course, allowing them to use the watercraft during their time on board.
Scuba diving experience and qualifications are beneficial in helping land a job as a deckhand. While Dive Instructor and Dive Master courses considerably improve the chances of getting a job on vessels that support guest diving experiences, basic Open Water and Advanced diving qualifications are also beneficial and will improve your CV.
Whether it is accompanying guests on a dive in the Bahamas or inspecting something under the hull of the yacht, scuba diving experience can be a great addition to your skill set as a deckhand.
Courses & certification for deckhands that have evidence of sea service and real tender handling experience after 1 to a few busy seasons of employment
Certain commercial superyachts require a number of crew to hold a Yacht Rating certificate as per the safe manning procedures of the vessel in question. An individual can apply for an MCA Yacht Rating certificate once the required sea time is acquired and by completing specific tasks in the Training Record Book (TRB), signed off by a qualified officer or captain.
For Crew without experience, the yacht service requirement can be reduced if aYacht Rating Course Completion Certificate or - IYT Superyacht Deck Crew Course is attained but the MCA Yacht Rating Certificate can only be applied for once 2 months of sea service is acquired.
Therefore, although a "Yacht Rating Course" covers some important aspects, usually taught onboard, completion of this course does not qualify a candidate to apply for a job that requires an MCA Yacht Rating Certificate , unless the applicant has sufficient sea service and meets the medical and STCW requirement.
If you are required to be licensed to drive larger powerboats (10m - 24m) during the day and night and have insufficient sea time and experience for your Master of Yachts 200, then the Advanced Power boat course is an option to consider. With an RYA/MCA Advanced Powerboat Commercial Endorsement, license holders are able to drive an MCA coded boat up to 24m in length or 80 gross tons up to 20 miles away from the shore or safe haven. The responsibility of large tender handling is usually only given to crew have built up significant time behind the helm of tenders, under supervision of more experienced crew. If you are new to the industry (unless you have real large power boating experience) you are likely to be accompanied and supervised by a more experienced, licensed crew member during large tender handling duties. It should therefore not be assumed that this course will allow you to take on such duties without time, experience and training with a more experienced crew member present.
Gaining a Master of Yachts Certification is an important step for those who would like to progress their career as a deckhand and start taking on additional responsibilities. A Commercially Endorsed Master of Yachts 200GT opens up more employment opportunities (fulfils certain manning requirements for commercial vessels), allows candidates to work as an Officer on yachts <500GT and allows candidates to begin training modules that form part of the requirement for an MCA Officer of The Watch (OOW) 3000 and is a common requirement for the primary drivers of guests in large superyacht tenders. Find out more about the RYA and IYT Yachtmaster / Master of Yachts.
Once you have your Yachtmaster / Master of Yachts under your belt and you are ready to start chipping away at your OOW (MCA Officer of the Watch 3000 Limited), it is advised to begin with the Efficient Deckhand Course. An EDH will ensure that you operate in a safe and professional manner when moving to a more senior role where leadership and instruction is required. The framework for further training can be found on our Deckhand to OOW course page .
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Home Courses Superyacht Deckhand Course
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.
All successful graduates receive the following certification:
IYT – International
AMSA – National
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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
Superyacht Cadetship
UK Sailing Academy's (UKSA) flagship programme, the Superyacht Cadetship , has been designed for 18 to 25-year-olds and is a credible alternative to university. The structured four-year programme equips students with a strong foundation of knowledge, skills, qualifications, and a realistic understanding of the superyacht industry.
The programme mixes classroom learning with practical training and paid-for work on superyachts. Working in the superyacht industry can take students all over the world. With earnings from €2,800 a month tax free, cadets can pay off course fees while working and training within the industry. Working closely with leading crew agents, management companies and yacht captains, UKSA cadets are now employed in all areas of the sector.
Cadets also have the option to take a Foundation Degree in Operational Yacht Science, leading to a full BSc if required.
Course overview:
Course stages and qualifications:
Phase 1 – Essential Cadetship training – 160 days (academic study)
Phase 2 – Industry experience working onboard superyachts – 12-18 months (paid employment)
Phase 3 – Yacht operations and management – 3 weeks (academic study)
Phase 4 – Industry experience – 12-18 months (paid employment)
Phase 5 – OOW training – 8 weeks (academic study)
Entry requirements:
As a charity, UKSA often have funding opportunities available for many of it's students and can help with assisted funding towards the Superyacht Cadetship programme.
Attend an open day to learn more about their courses, meet the team, see their campus facilities and get a feel for what life as a future UKSA student will be like!
Find out more:
Call UKSA's dedicated course advisors on +44(0)1983 203038 or visit https://uksa.org/course/professional-training/superyachts/superyacht-cadetship-course/
Watersports courses
Navigation, Sailing, Yachts
August 2025 - February 2026
Students benefit from 1:1 mentoring, and CV / industry guidance. We have a fantastic fleet, an all-inclusive waterfront 4-acre campus, dedicated instructors, and great facilities. Funding opportunities available and earn while you learn
POA (funding available) with work placements
Watersports instructor training.
UK Sailing Academy's (UKSA) 13 week Watersports Instructor Training course best suits those who love working outdoors and want to propel themselves fr
Training with UKSA - Cowes, Isle of Wight
If you are interested in beginning a career in the superyacht industry, this course is a great starting point. Our Superyacht Deckhand Training course
If you are interested in beginning an engineering career on small vessels or on superyachts, this course is a great starting point. UK Sailing Academy
TYS Academy is proud to be an IAMI GUEST accredited school as well as an endorsed training academy through the Institute of Hospitality. We’re not just another academy; we’re your fellow yachties, your mentors, and your biggest supporters.
The Yacht Stew Academy offers accredited online training so you can develop the right skills at the right time. With 6 month access from sign-up date, you can work around your schedule, whether that be while on watch, during an afternoon on charter break, or on a day off. TYS Academy has been built to work around YOU!
personalised support
From day one, you’re not just a student—you’re part of our TYSA family. Expect personalized attention, tailored advice, and unwavering support as you navigate your stewardess journey.
Flexibility to Fit Your Scheule
We understand that life at sea isn’t a regular 9-to-5 routine. That’s why our online courses are available whenever, wherever. Study at your own pace, on your own time, and take control of your learning journey.
Expertise from Ex-Chief Stews
Our entire team are all ex-Chief Stews, so we understand the unique challenges and triumphs of life onboard. We’ve been there, done that, and now we’re here to guide you through it all.
You’re excited and ready to begin your yachting career, but at the same time, you’re thinking “What on earth will I actually be doing on a day-to-day basis? And HOW do I do it properly?”.
Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered!
For a limited time, enroll in our Junior Stewardess Housekeeping or Junior Stew Service courses and get your exclusive Junior Stew Starter Kit for free!
Crew Agent Signup Tracker, Dockwalking Planner, Job Application Tracker, Packing Checklist, Cocktail Recipe Cards, Coffee Cheat Sheet, Sample Interview Questions with awesome answer tips, and much more to kickstart your yachting career!
Starting your yachting career can feel overwhelming. Our Housekeeping course helps you feel confident and prepared. Learn how to keep a superyacht spotless, master laundry techniques, and the common mistakes to avoid.
Service can be nerve-wracking for new stews. This course breaks down everything you need to know to feel confident. From setting the perfect table, what all the different cutlery is for, to serving wine and making cocktails, we’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned professional, tysa offers a range of courses and resources tailored to your needs..
TYSA Courses
Explore our diverse range of courses designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the fast-paced and exciting world of yachting. From Junior Crew training to Chief Stew and Interior Management skill development, TYSA provides comprehensive education curated by industry experts, who are all ex yacht crew and have all been in your position.
GUEST Courses
As part of our commitment to excellence, TYSA collaborates with GUEST (Guidelines for Unified Excellence in Service Training) to offer internationally recognized certification programs. Elevate your Stewardess skills and expand your career opportunities with our GUEST courses.
TYSA Membership
Unlock exclusive benefits and resources by joining the TYSA membership community. Gain access to premium content, networking opportunities, and member-only events designed to foster professional growth and camaraderie within the yacht stewardess/ steward community.
Exclusive Events
Join us for exclusive events tailored to enriching your career and connecting with fellow yacht professionals. From crew meet-ups, to brunches, wine tastings and more! TYSA events provide invaluable opportunities to learn, grow, and build lasting relationships.
At TYSA, we believe in the power of community. Join our supportive network of yacht stewardesses and stewards from around the world who share your passion for yachting. Connect with like-minded yachties, share insights, and celebrate your wins together.
Here’s what some of our wonderful students had to say…, emily rickard, iami guest: destination, events & interior management student.
“I LOVED doing the “IAMI Guest: Destination, Events & Interior Management” course, The fact the course covered so much will be so useful throughout my career, and I’ll definitely be delving back into it more than once. I definitely feel more informed, and more confident!
I felt so supported throughout the duration of this course with the 1-1 calls and I never once felt like I couldn’t reach out for support or help if I needed it. I loved being able to watch videos as well as read text and complete quizzes, it’s a really multi-faceted course.
The assignments were also so fun and I really enjoyed doing them. Overall the whole experience was amazing, so much so I’ve just purchased two more courses! Highly recommend!”
Thank you TYS for the Zoom call today; it’s such an enjoyable part of the course. I got full clarification on feedback, could ask questions and gain more insight into leading a department successfully. I would highly recommend the course to anyone who needs that extra push and confidence boost before stepping up or starting a new role.
I also love how the course is always available to you upon completion, so you can also go back for reference if needed. Plus, the TYA team are lovely and thorough in their work; I can trust that I am learning from the best (albeit virtually!).
“I greatly enjoyed the course, I found it full of useful and new information. I loved the mixture of reading, download and video material, it made for an easy and interesting study. Having the quizzes at the end of each module pushed me to remember the information I was writing down and is an effective way to raise my study level.
I would recommend this course to anyone wanting to feel confident starting out behind the bar learning some key skills, and methods and setting you up well to grow as a mixologist!”
“I signed up for the Junior Stew Housekeeping course in order to further my existing housekeeping knowledge to Superyacht standard prior to commencing my first season as a stew and have found it nothing short of amazing so far.
The video modules, PDF printouts of products and methods, and information are very thorough and I’m learning lots. Can’t wait to put it to use.
Thanks for creating the course and I look forward to completing it! 👏🏽🙌🏽”
Whether you’re a Senior, Experienced or Junior Stew, we’ve got a course for you.
Click on a category below to see what’s available.
If you’d like to chat with our training team about which course would be ideal for you, just drop us an email at [email protected] and we’re always happy to help!
Join the tysa community & come to our exclusive events.
Here at The Yacht Stew Academy, we LOVE bringing Stews together, both online and at our in-person events, whether it’s through exclusive Wine Tasting Masterclasses, Stew Brunches, our yearly Yacht Stew Soireé, Tablescape Competitions or our Happy Hour Pool Parties!
There is something for everyone and we’d LOVE for you to join us! Here are some photos from some of the events we’ve hosted.
Study whenever and wherever, without sacrificing job opportunities.
Enjoy learning new skills with interactive assignments directly from the suppliers you will work with. These projects focus on real-life situations and tasks.
Our courses will equip you to excel both during and after your time within the Yachting Industry.
You’re a part of the Yacht Stew community and can talk directly to your trainer and fellow students.
Email us at [email protected]
and our training team will help you decide where to start.
No thanks, just take me to the courses!
With the yachting industry rapidly growing and evolving, flexible training is becoming essential.
As long-time yachting professionals, we understand what it’s like to build a career in luxury hospitality. And we know how lonely it can feel when you’re building your career on your own.
TYS Team has more than 20 years of experience working within all aspects of the Interior on Private & Charter yachts from 35m to 100m.
That’s why we’ve created a fully-accredited, flexible, remote-learning program for yachting professionals of all levels.
Whether you are a junior stewardess or the chief stew, our courses will help you build your dream career.
And best of all, our community will be there to support you and cheer you on every step of the way.
The Yacht Stew Team
Regardless of your background, you are welcome to study and grow your professional goals with us. We strongly believe in community over competition. And to us, community means everyone is welcome
Our goal is to give you the tools and training to become the ultimate service professional. So it goes without saying that every question is welcome at TYS Academy. As one of our Captains used to say in terms of safety, “there’s no such thing as a stupid question.” And the same is true for your education and professional growth.
The world is vast and the human race is diverse. We believe yachting should be a reflection of exactly that. We wish to see the yachting community reflect the world we travel, and to accept, train and support a rich and diverse community.
From toilet paper folds to extravagant table settings to decadent cocktails. There are so many avenues to express your unique creativity. We’ve taken this same innate concept and applied it to how we’ve built TYS Academy. We approach every step of our course program with out-of-the-box thinking. We are passionate about delivering highly informative, yet fun and digestible courses.
We believe in bringing a level of professionalism, warmth, and humility in training. That together aims to not only uphold the high level of standards that already exist in the industry but to push them further.
When you train with TYS Academy you will be benefiting from this. You will walk into your position with the finesse and knowledge that ensures your expertise is clear.
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Italian officials revealed at a news conference there could be "a question of manslaughter" as they opened a shipwreck investigation and said the probe is also looking at the "crew's responsibility".
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We're ending our live coverage for this evening but here is a recap of what we know:
Monday 19 August
The Bayesian yacht, flying a British flag, sinks at around 5am local time when the area was hit by a tornado.
Fifteen people are rescued from the 56 metre vessel - including a mother and baby - but another seven remain missing.
One body, later confirmed to be the yacht's chef Recaldo Thomas, is found near the wreck.
It emerges that British technology tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah are among six people that remain missing.
Tuesday 20 August
The search continues for the six tourists missing.
It is reported that among those missing are Morgan Stanley International chairman Jonathan Bloomer; his wife, Judy Bloomer; Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo; and his wife, Neda Morvillo.
Police divers try to reach the hull of the ship, resting at a depth of 50 metres.
Italy's fire brigade Vigili del Fuoco say early inspections of the wreck were "unsuccessful" because of limited access to the bridge and furniture obstructing passages.
The operation is later described as "complex", with divers limited to 12-minute underwater shifts.
Tributes pour in for Mr Thomas, with his friend Gareth Williams saying: "I can talk for everyone that knew him when I say he was a well-loved, kind human being with a calm spirit."
Wednesday 21 August
The search for the six people unaccounted for enters a third day, with crews carrying out inspections of the yacht's internal hull.
A team of four British inspectors from the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) arrive in Porticello to look at the site of the sinking.
A helicopter is drafted in to help with the search effort and remotely controlled underwater vehicles are being used, with naval units and cave divers also taking part in the search.
Five bodies are found inside the yacht on Wednesday afternoon. Only four of them are brought to shore.
Body bags are seen being taken to Porticello in the afternoon where dozens of emergency services staff wait.
Searches finish for the day just before 7.30pm.
Thursday 22 August
The search resumes for the remaining missing person.
The body of the fifth missing person, found but not recovered the previous day, is brought to shore.
A fire service boat with flashing blue lights returns with a blue body bag to the port of Porticello just after 8.45am local time on Thursday.
Tributes pour in for Mr Lynch and Mr and Mrs Bloomer after they are identified as having died.
The search is called off at around 8pm in Sicily, with divers expected to begin again at 6.30am on Friday.
Friday 23 August
The search continues for the final person missing from the wreck of the Bayesian, Hannah Lynch.
Vincenzo Zagarola, of the Italian Coastguard, says the search for Hannah has not been "easy or quick", comparing the sunken yacht to an "18-storey building full of water".
The coastguard confirms in the late morning that her body has been found.
A green body bag is brought to the port of Porticello from the site of the sinking.
A spokesperson announces on behalf of the Lynch family that they are "devastated" and "in shock" after the deaths of Mike and Hannah.
Hannah's sister Esme pays tribute to her "little angel".
Saturday 24 August
A press conference is held in the court of an Italian town, Termini Imerese.
Public prosecutor Ambrogio Cartosio tells reporters that his office has opened an initial investigation against unknown persons into manslaughter and negligent shipwreck.
As the focus now turns to the manslaughter investigation, here's another reminder of the seven victims of the sinking and the 15 people who survived.
A close friend of the Lynch family has added to the chorus of tributes for British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, who died in Monday's superyacht sinking.
Susannah Gurdun, who lives in Suffolk, recalled being "daunted" when she first met Mr Lynch at a dinner party, before discovering he was "so much more than the corporate cliche".
"He was riveting. He was funny, and kind, and endlessly interesting; capable of talking about anything and everything," she said.
Ms Gardun said the businessman also had a "thrilling ability" to make complicated subjects "accessible to those of us less blessed with a science acumen".
"In particular, he was wonderful with children. I will never forget hearing him explain to a group of them - including our ten year old son - the physics of why the sky went pink at sunset," she said.
She went on describe Mr Lynch as a "true genius" and "phenomenal creative".
Ms Gardun said his daughter Hannah was also showing "serious literary promise", and added that it was "beyond tragic that we will never know where her own particular brilliance might have led".
"I still feel blessed to have shared that time with them in Spain. Not just because I witnessed Mike’s incredible storytelling; but because I was given a chance of understanding what that moment said about all four of them as a united vibrant loving family," she said.
"He was an extraordinary human being and it was - truly - a privilege to have known him."
A yacht crew member who survived the sinking has paid tribute to Hannah Lynch, calling her a "diamond in a sea of stars".
Sasha Murray, chief stewardess of the Bayesian, has released a statement after divers recovered the final missing body from the wreckage, which is believed to be 18-year-old Hannah.
"Those who knew her will know that Hannah was a diamond in a sea of stars," she said.
"Bright, beautiful and always shining. What most people may not have seen was the extraordinarily strong, deep and loving relationship she shared with her parents, whom she adored more than anything.
"While swimming with them she often said, if anything ever happened she would save them.
"I have no doubt that the Irish, Latina fire that burns in her soul kept that spirited determination alive."
Ms Murray's statement comes as a new image of Hannah Lynch and her father Mike Lynch is released:
Prosecutors announced in this morning's news conference that they have opened a manslaughter and negligent shipwreck investigation.
Officials were unable to answer several queries from the media, saying they needed time to establish the facts, but what are the key questions facing prosecutors?
Why weren't passengers who remained on board the vessel warned about escaping from the yacht?
The prosecutor in charge of the case, Raffaele Cammarano, suggested that some passengers may have been asleep when others were awake.
Asked why they were not woken up or alerted, he said that is something investigators are trying to work out from the statements of the survivors.
He called it an "essential" part of the inquiry.
Why were several of the passengers in one cabin?
The press conference heard several bodies onboard the sunken yacht were found in a single cabin which was not theirs.
Mr Cammarano said investigators currently do not know the reason for them being discovered in the same cabin.
The chief of the Palermo fire service, Bentivoglio Fiandra, said the yacht pinned to the right and suggested people tried to go on the other side, taking refuge in cabins in the higher part of the wreck.
Why did the boat sink?
The vessel had been deemed "unsinkable" by its manufacturer - Italian shipyard Perini Navi.
The Bayesian was hit by a downburst, according to Mr Cammarano, which are powerful winds that descend from a thunderstorm and spread out quickly once they hit the ground.
Officials will look into the safety equipment on the sunken vessel.
Mr Cammarano was asked about whether there is a black box and if the hatches were left open.
He said investigators do not have exact information about the black box and that the first phase of the inquiry will look into it.
Why were nearby vessels not similarly affected?
Another yacht, the Sir Robert BP, was about 150 to 200 metres from the Bayesian when extreme weather hit.
Its crew helped to rescue 15 people from the stricken vessel.
Italian officials said they would be looking at how the downburst could affect one vehicle and not other nearby vessels.
What weather warnings was the Bayesian alerted to?
Maritime director of western Sicily, Rear Admiral Raffaele Macauda, said the weather at the time of the yacht's sinking was abnormal and there was nothing to suggest such an extreme situation would arise.
He said there were forecasts of winds and a storm alert, but there was no warning of a tornado.
"Given that the conditions were such, there wasn't anything to suggest there could be an extreme situation arising," he said.
"There are vessels that can monitor, after all, these events and one would have thought that the captain had taken precautions."
How long will it take to recover the sailing vessel?
Mr Macauda could not confirm how long it would take to retrieve the shipwreck of the sunken yacht.
"Everything depends on the availability of the owners and the timeframe of the retrieval of the wreck and of course all that has to be submitted to the port authorities and in parallel of course there will be the inquiry results and it's only really then that we will be able to authorise the operation," he said.
"I can't say, like some experts who have already spoken on the subject, [said] that it will be eight weeks."
He made clear that the owners will bear the full cost of retrieval, although he could not estimate the figure.
Italian authorities detailed the challenging and meticulous rescue operation to recover the six missing people from the Bayesian wreck (see 9.18am post).
But why was the five-day search so difficult?
Read more below...
More on this morning's press conference.
One of the main updates from prosecutors was that they have opened manslaughter and shipwreck investigations after the deaths of seven people in the Bayesian sinking.
Watch the announcement below...
Prosecutors have given a lengthy news conference this morning on their investigation into the sinking of the Bayesian.
Read the full report on the prosecutors' probe below...
Marine investigator James Wilkes has been speaking to Sky News after this morning's press conference.
"Naturally, there are more questions than there are substantive answers at the moment - that's the nature of investigative work.
"Something forced that yacht to roll beyond its nominal stability limits, such that it wasn't able to right itself with the ingress of a certain amount of seawater that was coming into the yacht.
"So the investigators are going to ask themselves one initial question - what must the conditions have been for this to happen?
"Then they are going to look at the contributing factors to the yacht, sinking, and, and the unfortunate loss of life."
Prosecutors said this morning that the future of the investigation is reliant on recovering the wreck.
Mr Wilkes said the yacht is a "major piece of physical evidence in and of itself."
"It's lying at 50 metres, which is a recoverable depth.
"If it was significantly deeper, then I'm not sure they'd be considering salvage at this stage or certainly, the salvage question would be a lot more complicated to answer.
"But if there was the ability to raise that yacht in one piece safely, then it gives the investigators physically more to look at."
Mr Wilkes said he was unsure if the yacht would have a "black box" - called a voyage data recorder in shipping.
"It would record things like GPS position, heading speed, engine telemetry, whether the radars were on, what they were recording, alarms, communications from the yacht itself, any audio on the bridge.
"But more often than not, these are on merchant ships. The yacht was a commercial yacht in the sense that it could be chartered out so it's quite possible it has a voyage data recorder on, but I'm not sure that it does. I don't know that as a matter of fact," he said.
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The daughter of tech tycoon Mike Lynch, who died with her father on the luxury superyacht Bayesian, has been described as a “diamond in a sea of stars” by a survivor from the tragedy.
Hannah Lynch, aged 18, was one of 22 people onboard her father’s luxury boat the Bayesian when it capsized during stormy weather on Monday.
Her body was discovered along with her father by rescue teams following the disaster of the island of Sicily last week. A manslaughter investigation has since been launched by Italian authorities.
Hannah had recently finished her A-levels and was due to study at Oxford University.
Sasha Murray, chief stewardess of the Bayesian who is understood to have been rescued from the yacht, said: “Those who knew her will know that Hannah was a diamond in a sea of stars. Bright, beautiful and always shining.
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“What most people may not have seen was the extraordinarily strong, deep and loving relationship she shared with her parents, whom she adored more than anything.
“While swimming with them she often said, if anything ever happened she would save them.
“I have no doubt that the Irish , Latina fire that burns in her soul kept that spirited determination alive.”
Susannah Gurdun, a close family friend of the Lynch’s from Suffolk , shared a series of heartfelt stories about Mr Lynch and who he was beyond being one of Britain’s biggest tech moguls.
She said she first met him at a dinner party and was “daunted” at the prospect of sitting next to “some important big tech corporate alpha male”.
“Within a minute of sitting down, however, all my fears evaporated,” she said. “Because of course I discovered that Mike is so much more than the corporate cliche.”
“He was riveting. He was funny, and kind, and endlessly interesting; capable of talking about anything and everything.”
Ms Gurdun told of his “thrilling ability” to explain difficult and complicated concepts in a way people could easily understand.
“In particular, he was wonderful with children,” she said.
“I will never forget hearing him explain to a group of them – including our ten-year-old son – the physics of why the sky went pink at sunset.
“We were on the boat after a beautiful day. He was using a half-peeled orange as a visual aid. They sat like little sparrows, fixed to his every word.”
The close friend said she realised Mr Lynch was a “true genius” on a joint holiday in Spain.
His wife, Angela Bacares, and his daughters were telling Ms Gurdun of his ability to “conjure beautiful stories out of thin air”.
The following evening, Mr Lynch told a story as the dinner plates were cleared about a hero, who was the same age as Ms Gurdun’s son, embarking on adventures in search of treasure.
She called it “magical”.
She added that she was not surprised to learn that Hannah had begun showing “serious literary promise”.
“It is beyond tragic that we will never know where her own particular brilliance might have led… but I still feel blessed to have shared that time with them in Spain,” she said.
“Not just because I witnessed Mike’s incredible storytelling; but because I was given a chance of understanding what that moment said about all four of them as a united vibrant loving family.”
Those also killed include Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer; his wife, Judy Bloomer; Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo; and his wife, Neda Morvillo.
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