“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” - Andre Gide

S.P.I.C.E Gap Year Course

Upcoming Courses
S.P.I.C.E Gap Year Course 2012-05-12
S.P.I.C.E Gap Year Course 2012-06-02
S.P.I.C.E Gap Year Course 2012-06-02
S.P.I.C.E Gap Year Course 2012-10-13
S.P.I.C.E Gap Year Course 2012-12-03
S.P.I.C.E Gap Year Course 2013-01-09
S.P.I.C.E Gap Year Course 2013-02-04
Course Curriculum

The Super Yacht industry is a multi-billion dollar one and there are many jobs available. The S.P.I.C.E gap year course will prepare young people for entry-level work in the industry. You will cover the Yacht Hand and Yacht Skipper modules including:



  • Watch Keeping

  • Log Keeping

  • Cooking onboard a yacht

  • Anchor Watch

  • Heavy weather sailing

  • Navigation

  • Long Distance trip planning

  • Rope Work

  • Diesel Engine Maintenance

  • Varnishing and Paint work

  • VHF radio Exam

  • Social behaviour onboard a yacht and dress code

  • Career guidance
Overview
A gap year sailing course as an entry into the Superyacht industry. 21 days of sail training at Offshore Sailing Academy 7 days of STCW95 training at Unicorn Shipping (booked through Offshore Sailing Academy), an essential module in order to be able to gain employment in the industry. What better way to take a gap year, traveling the world from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean throughout the year. If you enjoy this lifestyle, as many have, you can turn your gap year into a full time career, earning excellent money and setting yourself up for a great lifestyle. We have extensive experience in the crew placement industry and have a partnership with a leading Fort Lauderdale crew placement agency.
Course Details
Course Duration: 
28 Days
Required Experience: 
None
Price: 
R 13 800 excl STCW R 18 300 incl STCW
Certification: 

Offshore Sailing Academy and SAS Yacht Hand Course completion certificate
Offshore Sailing and SAS Yacht Skipper course completion certificate
Basic Diesel Engine Maintenance
Rope Work
Varnishing and Paint work
STCW95 from Unicorn Shipping
VHF Radio License from ICASA
 

Testimonial

Thank you for a great course, excellent instructors, diligent and helpful admin staff and a sailing experience that exceeded my expectations.
Kevin M – Yachtskipper
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1st Sailing school in SA
32 Sail around the World couples
15 250 yachting careers launched
30 000 sailing students trained
226 000 nautical sea miles under the Instructor's belts