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ROYAL YACHTING ASSOCIATION For more than three decades, the RYA has worked closely with the superyacht industry to provide a world class range of courses, qualifications and training frameworks to enhance safety and prepare crew for working afloat. From entry level courses such as Marine Radio (SRC), navigation and RYA Powerboat Level 2, to the RYA Tender Operators course and the globally respected RYA Yachtmaster™ Certificate of Competence, there’s something for crew at every level. Whilst for guests there’s the RYA Personal Watercraft Safety scheme. The reach of RYA training is truly international with more than 2,400 recognised training centres in 58 countries worldwide. For more details Tel: +44 (0)2380 604100 or visit www.rya.org.uk/training


Training to suit the super yachties can include the RYA Powerboat Level 2 and RYA Tender Operators courses that equip crew members with the skills needed to safely operate tenders and to transfer guests to and from the yacht. Both of these courses were developed by the RYA in conjunction with the superyacht industry; great examples suggests Richard Falk RYA Director of Training and Qualifications, of the way the industry has set the standards for safe operations rather than waiting for the regulations to catch up. The shore-based courses cover everything from marine radio operation to navigation, providing the underpinning knowledge needed to operate small craft and progress through the ranks.


Crew can also qualify as RYA Personal Watercraft Instructors, which will then allow the yachts on which they work to become recognised for the delivery of the RYA Personal Watercraft Safety course – perfect for getting their guests safely afloat. Explains Richard Falk, “RYA Yachtmaster™ Certificates of Competence


can be commercially endorsed and used in their own right for Deck Officer or Masters on smaller yachts, or as a starting point for those looking to progress through the MCA Large Yacht qualification framework.”


BOTH OF THESE COURSES WERE DEVELOPED BY THE RYA IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUPERYACHT INDUSTRY


Falk would like to see a more proactive approach to onboard training and development for existing crew. For example, he thinks onboard opportunities and mentoring programmes led by experienced Skippers and Deck Officers are useful in helping to develop and retain crew, as well as ensuring they are better prepared for when they eventually put themselves forward for exams for certificates of competence. He adds, ‘Whether it’s involving them in passage planning, or tutoring them in the handling of large tenders, crew will always benefit greatly from assistance in developing their knowledge and skills.”


ONLINE ONLY Ted Miley is the Principal at Ocean Training based out of Cheltenham in the UK but you don’t need to know that or go there because all of the courses on offer are provided by distance learning online. These include MCA approved courses such as: MCA OOW Navigation & Radar (Yachts under 3000gt), MCA General Ship


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