14/08/2026
"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great."
- Zig Ziglar
Bespoke Yacht Training since 2014 with decades of first hand experience on board superyachts
14/08/2026
"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great."
- Zig Ziglar
13/08/2026
Before you can dock walk in Antibes or tie lines in Palma, you need the basics locked down:
✅ STCW Safety Certification
✅ Core Deckhand Skills & Seamanship
✅ The right mindset to handle yacht life
Stop scrolling, start planning.
12/08/2026
Just under a week to go until our next Deckhand course! ⚓️
Why train with YOA? Simple:
1. Industry-Experienced Instructors: Learn directly from crew who’ve been in your shoes and know what superyacht captains are actually looking for.
2. Hands-On Training: Get real, practical experience - from seamanship and line handling to wash downs and varnish work - so you hit the docks job-ready.
3. Career Support & Networking: We don't just teach you the skills; we help guide your career path and get your foot in the door.
11/08/2026
Whether you're aiming to become a bosun, chief stew, or officer, we’ll help you plan your training path and advise on the certifications and experience you need to get there!
The best feeling!
📸 Khrestley in USA
07/08/2026
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Your path is unique, and so is your training. Start when you’re ready - we’ll tailor the rest!
05/08/2026
Knowledge is power, but on the water, it’s freedom. This Women’s Month, we’re celebrating every woman investing in her skills, earning her tickets, and building a career on the open ocean. Train hard, sail far. 💫
04/08/2026
Built to handle the sun, salt, and everything in between, whether you’re in training or out on charter. ⚓
03/08/2026
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to step onto the deck, this is it! Join our August course and secure your certification at our current rate before the September price adjustment.
📋 Course Details:
📅 Dates: 17 – 20 August
💰 August Rate: R7,900
📈 Rate from 1 Sept: R8,200 (Save R300 by booking now!)
📩 DM us now or visit our link in bio to claim your spot before it fills up!
31/07/2026
4 SPOTS LEFT! 🚨Our August Deckhand Course is almost full!
📅 Dates: 17 – 20 August
💰 Current Price: R7 900
📈 Price from 1 Sept: R8 200
Lock in the lower rate and get your yachting journey started this month.
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |