Recognised for its expertise in providing quality service in training, yacht management, charters and delivery captains with a dedicated and experienced team. Provides a full range of accredited courses from their base in Antibes, including Royal Yachting Association Professional Yachtmaster, Coastal/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory and Powerboat level 1 or 2 certificate for leisure.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 33 34 04
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www.zephyr-yachting.com
This RYA recognized sailing school offers training all the way to yachtmaster level on board its own sailing yachts. A1 sailing also offers a number of skippered motor yachts for charter out of Alcudia.
One of the largest crew recruitment agencies, with offices in Palma and Antibes.
The Palma office is conveniently based in La Llonja. Crew interviews take place Monday-Friday between 9-12.
Bluewater Training, a major yacht career training outlet, established firmly in the Palma yachting arena, providing a full range of MCA courses to STCW standards. Dates can be found on their websites and fees are generally reasonable. Bluewater Palma now also runs advanced fire fighting courses.
An Independent all round crew agency based in Palma, providing a crew and officer placement service worldwide. An established heavy weight and well respected agency, with long experience in the business and a real knowledge of the needs and requirements of specific boats. Dovaston can arrange and provide crew training, and has recently developed a special crew income management and health insurance service; help and advice on career strategy is also provided. There is handy a mailbox service.
RYA approved powerboat training centre. The company also gives jetski instruction, and offers a number of RIBs, for short or long term rental. They also have a RIB sale division.
Port de Pollensa
British run company based just across the water from Mahon town in the harbour, offering a number of power boats for charter and RYA tuition up to Yachtmaster level. They also do yacht brokerage and management. They have their own warehouse in the Poligono San Luis.
Tel: +(65) 6772 1817
Fax: +(65) 6772 1958
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www.sp.edu.sg/wps/portal/vp-spws/schsma.cse.shortcse.stcwcse
Provide training, instruction and consultation in four primary programs: 1) US Coast Guard Captains License Courses, 2) Yachtmaster Certification, 3) STCW-95 Certification and 4) Hands-on Training for recreational boaters. Classes are conducted both in the classroom and onboard a yacht. Manager Kent Dresser is a licensed Captain with a degree in Coastal and Marine Policy. All instructors are experienced Captains and offer world class training. Excellent reputation and feedbacks.
Established in 1974, this training and simulation center conducts maritime training, research, and port development studies. They were the first maritime training organization in the USA to use ship simulators to train ship masters, mates, and pilots.
The Newport Center houses three Full Mission Bridge Simulators, a Bridge Wing or Docking Simulator, a Radar/ARPA lab, and an ECDIS lab. The four simulators are capable of operating separately or fully interactively. They offer a wide range of courses with full support facilities and the center is managed by Captain Ed Lynch.
Founded in 1990 by Captains Rick & Sue Kilborn with the objective of offering affordable, convenient and quality education to the boating public. Now one of the largest private Marine Training schools on the east coast. Staff of professional and USCG Licensed instructors. Classes include safe boating, GPS Radar, “On the Water” Training, coastal navigation, captain’s and launch licenses.
Tel: (800) 698 7373
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www.boatwise.com
Major European MCA and RYA crew training centre, full range of deck, engineering, and interioir courses for any level, Assistance in getting MCA Certificates of Equivalent Competency. MCY approved fire training ground above Antibes. RYA, MCA, and STCW95 approved, can also help crew to obtain a jet ski license for France. Additional facilities in Palma and Ft Lauderdale.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 34 37 73
Fax: +33(0)4 93 34 77 74
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In the bay of Fornells, this British run sailing school provides tuiton to RYA standards.
They also have a huge collection of windsurfing boards and rigs available for hire. Open May till October.
From pleasure flights, package tours, VIP shuttle service, photo & filming flights to full helicopter training and SFH (Self Fly Hire incl. Safety Pilot).
The team at rotorflug speak an impressive amount of languages but please note that the Helicopter Training Licence {PHPL} is the German language edition, so a good knowledge of the language is necessary. They also offer trial lessons and refresher courses.
A well known service on the island of Mallorca, Sloane Helicopters can accommodate 3 passengers per helicopter, accommodating larger groups using more than one helicopter, great for scenic flights and tours. They also provide a pick up and drop off service from the airport to exclusive hotels and golf clubs around the island.
They have a very popular helicopter training school {useful for crew wanting to expand their horizons} and offer an excellent aerial photography service.
Linda Revill runs the highly regarded Aigua Sea School in Palma de Mallorca. Situated in the ‘yachtie hub’ of Santa Catalina in Palma, Aigua has built a solid reputation based on a personalised approach to training. Whilst the school specialises in Yachtmaster, and crew training that includes Powerboat Level 2 and the supporting technical courses of VHF/DSC marine radio, Radar, Diesel Engine, First Aid and Sea Survival, they also provide superb leisure courses such as Day Skipper and Competent Crew.
Specialize in maritime training, since 1991. Offer a range of courses, including STCW Basic Safety Training, Basic & Advanced Fire Fighting, Master 200 tons etc. Very knowledgeable instructors are dedicated to their students. A second location is in Marina Bay, Quincy, near Boston. Contact is Jim.
Tel: (508) 790 3400
Fax: (508) 775 1672
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www.nemaritime.com
Leader in safety issues and liferaft/man-overboard equipment. Life raft inspection and repair of major brands. Immersion/survival suit testing and repair. Man-overboard equipment testing and servicing, including MOMs and JonBuoys. EPIRB battery changes, signal testing and hydrostatic release replacements. Inflatable boat repair and warranty station. Watermaker testing. Factory trained and certified technicians, USCG approved and ISO 9001 compliant. Sell a large variety of safety equipment and life rafts. Full-service tender and outboard department. Yamaha agents.
Recognized as a world leader in training services. Highly recommended private, co-educational institution that offers its students an opportunity to pursue a maritime career-oriented education. Approved to deliver Maritime and Coast Guard Agency (MCA) “Master of Yachts” courses as well as required marine safety education, ship operation courses and Coast Guard license and document courses. High-tech, functional training facility hosted in a spectacular and gorgeous historical building.
With an extensive background in crew training and certification, Honorary Secretary for the Professional Yachtsmen’s Association, Joey Meen offers an essential service to any yacht crew wishing to optimize their career path. Professional career and training advice, including all aspects of MCA yacht qualifications, CoC compatibility and training programs to boost your yachting profession.
Tel: +33(0)6 15 27 02 36
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www.askjoey.eu
Ask Joey
One of the largest European MCA and RYA crew training center, offering full range of deck, engineering and interior courses for beginners to future masters or chief engineers. Providing assistance in getting MCA Certificates of Equivalent Competency. MCA approved fire training ground in Biot above Antibes, providing realistic simulation of fire situations aboard yachts.
All courses are RYA, MCA and STCW95 approved, training co-ordinators can also help qualifying crew to obtain a jetski license for France. Additional facilities in Palma and Fort Lauderdale.
Offer a full range of RYA courses. Classrooms in Port Camille Rayon in Golfe Juan, a few minutes from Antibes. Very well recommended.
Tel:+33(0) 4 92 93 75 06/+33(0)6 29 61 58 07
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Soft skills and silver training.
Tel: +33(0)6 03 29 04 07
[email protected] www.cydmansell.com
Interior service courses. Based Port Camille Rayon in Golfe Juan.
Tel: +33 (0)4 92 95 77 90
[email protected] www.thecrewacademy.com