Super Yachting South Africa - Deckhand

25/09/2026

Plotting the route before making the move. 🧭

Because at sea, “I think it’s that way” isn’t quite good enough.

A little chart work, a little concentration, and a lot of trust in the process.

23/09/2026

Watersports have always been part of the superyacht experience, but what guests expect from their time on the water has changed considerably over the years. Fifteen years ago, guests may have been happy with a jet ski and an inflatable. Today, they are often looking for far more.

In our recent article, Matti Buys explains why watersports skills can set you apart in the superyacht industry. Give it a read.

By Matti Buys, Senior Instructor at SuperYachting South Africa Watersports have always been part of the superyacht experience, but what […]

21/09/2026

Scenes from the Caribbean season. Between maintenance and mooring, this is what the workplace can look like in St Kitts. Skill, discipline, and adventure — all part of the job.

18/09/2026

What’s one piece of advice you wish someone had given you before your first yachting job?

Maybe it was something practical. Maybe it was about crew life. Maybe it was simply, “Don’t take the first few weeks personally.” 😅

Drop your best advice in the comments — it might be exactly what someone starting out needs to hear.

16/09/2026

Starting your first yacht job can feel like being thrown into a whole new world.

You don’t need to know absolutely everything on day one. But being switched on, asking questions and showing that you’re willing to help can make a big difference.

15/09/2026

POV: your commute looks a little different when you work on a yacht 👀 🛥️

Would you trade traffic for this?

14/09/2026

The strongest deck crew candidates are usually those who focus on mastering the fundamentals first before strategically building advanced skills that align with industry demand.

A solid foundation in deck operations, combined with advanced qualifications such as Tender Operator, Day Skipper Theory, PWI, or watersports instruction, creates a far stronger employment profile than unrelated add-on certifications.

09/09/2026

She started with a course, and now her “classroom” looks like this. Life after SYSA training? Pure adventure.

07/09/2026

POV: Your Monday morning looks slightly different now. 🌊

Early starts hit differently when this is the view from work.

04/09/2026

If you’re about to finish school and want a career that lets you see the world, meet new people, and earn internationally — superyachting might be for you. Choose SYSA to kick start your career:

✅ Accredited, internationally recognised courses
✅ Instructors with real yacht experience
✅ Career support and industry connections
✅ A training environment that builds confidence and professionalism