Beyond the core Basic Seamanship class, the Professional Skipper & Crew Training course has been constructed specifically for students with a strong desire to expand their personal knowledge and proficiency in seamanship to a very high standard.  It is ideally suited for those seeking to embark on a career in the professional yachting industry.  This course is unique in that our students voyage full-time aboard the sailing vessel, allowing them to learn, develop, consolidate and practice their theoretical and practical training on a daily basis. Our experiential instruction also allows additional modules, such as extensive mile building and sea time logging, as well as practical safety training and yacht maintenance, to be incorporated into our course.  All of the certifications included in this course are issued through International Yachtmaster Training, as IYT offers the only global standard in professional yachting certifications.

No previous experience is necessary, yet a student’s level of certification achievement will ultimately be determined by their individual ability, motivation and aptitude. This course is taught in conjunction with our Basic Seamanship class, providing a step-by-step approach from novice up through advanced practical and theoretical modules. All enrolling students, particularly those with limited or no previous experience, should be aware that completion of the PST course does not guarantee completion of the IYT professional certifications. Students failing to achieve all the standards required by the IYT program will be unable to progress to the examination module.

Please note that to qualify for the IYT Master of Yachts 200 Ton Coastal and/or Offshore certification, students must subsequently enroll for an additional 5-day practical and examination program through an IYT partner school. Students should also be aware that STCW ’95 (Standards of Training Certification and Watch Keeping for Seafarers) is required by law in most countries for professional mariners.  All students must complete this 5-day certification course prior to official issuance of IYT Master of Yachts 200 Ton certificate.  Please call our Florida office for further information.

For the complete course syllabus and overview, please download the Sea|mester Student Handbook.