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There is an IYT school on six continents. Begin training in the Mediterranean and finish in the Caribbean. Wherever you choose to be! IYT’s unique modular approach to yacht training has allowed the successful establishment of global partner schools offering a broad range of recreational and professional courses.

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• 5 Week Entry Level – Super Yacht Deckhand
• RYA Competent Crew Practical
• RYA Day Skipper Theory
• RYA Day Skipper Practical
• RYA Yachtmaster Coastal / Offshore Theory
• RYA Coastal Skipper Practical
• The RYA VHF Radio Operation SRC (Short Range Certificate)
• RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance
• RYA Powerboat Level II
• Examination Preparation & RYA Yachtmaster Coastal or RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Practical Exam
• RYA Day Skipper Package
• RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Package
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Package
• Upgrade to RYA Yachtmaster Coastal
• Upgrade to RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
• 4 Days Super Yacht Deckhand Course
• ENG1 MCA Seafarers Medical
• Commercial Requirements – STCW, ENG1 and RYA PPR
• Mileage Building Trips
• Progressive Crew Career Program (PCCP)

Course Calendar

We offer world-class courses ranging from RYA Competent Crew Practical to RYA Yachtmaster Ocean.

Excellence in Sail Training!

Start a career in the yachting or super yachting industry, sail around the world, offering yacht deliveries, charter a yacht in the Mediterranean/Caribbean, or simply just learn to sail. Yachtmaster Ocean Sailing School will ensure that you get the best sail training available and that you have a great time while doing it!

Join us in Cape Town, one of the world’s most beautiful cities and premiere sailing destinations, where we operate under the iconic Table Mountain at the Royal Cape Yacht Club and Langebaan lagoon and along the Cape West Coast.

OUR INDIVIDUAL COURSES

All practical course fees include meals and accommodation whilst on board.

Sail training is done in Cape Town for the most part and in Langebaan from RYA Coastal Skipper Practical in tidal waters as required by the RYA (Royal Yachting Association).

• RYA Coastal / Offshore Skipper Theory
• RYA SRC VHF Radio
• RYA Powerboat Level 2
• Mile building and Ocean Adventure trip (Practical) +- 6 weeks
• Preparation for Practical Examination followed by RYA Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore Practical Examination

OUR PACKAGES

• 3 Week RYA Day Skipper
• 5 Week Entry Level Career and Super Yacht Deckhand includes STCW for commercial purposes
• RYA Yachtmaster Coastal
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
• RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
• Upgrade from RYA Day Skipper to RYA Yachtmaster Coastal
• Upgrade from RYA Yachtmaster Coastal to RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
• Upgrade from RYA Yachtmaster Offshore to RYA Yachtmaster Ocean

ADDITIONAL COURSES

• Super Yacht Deckhand
• ENG1 Medical – we book this for our students only
• RYA PPR (online registration)

Best school for yachting courses I have ever been to!!

The Boats and Equipment were in great condition . Instructors did a fantastic job !!

3 Week day skipper course. Great time with good instructors this is the best school in South Africa !!!

These guys are amazing !! Definitely one of the better sailing schools out there.

The instructors knowledge and professionalism far exceeded my expectations . Definitely the best choice in sail training!!

Amazing instructors that stand by you till the end !