The Deck Course gives future yacht crew a structured introduction to deck skills and duties on superyachts and sailing vessels. Through five knowledge-rich modules — covering essential terminology and knots, real-world operational drills, safety management checklists, preventative maintenance plans, and worklist/project documentation — you’ll gain the theoretical understanding needed for a deck crew position.
From port operations and mooring, to daily maintenance routines and safety procedures, this course helps you understand day-to-day deck responsibilities and build the knowledge needed to feel more confident from day one onboard.
Deck Course
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Become familiar with the glossary to fully understand the common terminology used in the sailing industry, and how to correctly use these terms.
In this module of the course, you will learn what the deck operational drills and procedures are. These drills are executed on a timeline and in a sequence depending on the circumstances.
This module introduces you to the safety, emergency, and duty watch checklists on board a vessel. Some of these checklists are also referred to in the Operational Drills in Module 1. All of these checklists form part of a vessel's Safety Management System.
This module introduces you to the safety, emergency, and duty watch checklists on board a vessel. Some of these checklists are also referred to in the Operational Drills in Module 1. All of these checklists form part of a vessel's Safety Management System.
This module introduces you to the safety, emergency, and duty watch checklists on board a vessel. Some of these checklists are also referred to in the Operational Drills in Module 1. All of these checklists form part of a vessel's Safety Management System.
The score for this course contributes towards an average final score after completing all the courses.
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We recommend starting with the Introduction to Yachting Course.
This course gives you a clear understanding of how the industry operates, what each department does, and which career pathways may suit you before progressing further.
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