ABOUT YOA SUPERYACHT TRAINING
Our Story
YOA Super Yacht Training was founded in 2014, owned and operated by Don McKee, who spent 15 years working on board some of the finest motor and sailing yachts in the business.
We know exactly what captains and heads of departments are looking for, not only because we have held those positions ourselves, but because we are the only school in South Africa that is also directly affiliated with a crew agency. Don McKee is the co-founder and Director of YOA Yacht Crew, an MLC2006 compliant crew agency with crew agents operating worldwide. Our insight into the industry and ability to train crew to the highest standards is unmatched.
We provide first hand and current insight into the yachting industry and help new deckhands and stewardesses acquire the skills and techniques necessary to confidently start careers at sea. We are a bespoke training facility and value quality over quantity resulting in exceptionally well trained and sought after crew.
FEATURED YOA SUPER YACHT TRAINING PACKAGES
Deckhand
Our most popular package. Great starting off point for those looking to get qualified as a deckhand. Includes all the essentials for deck crew. Additional course options available on request
​YOA Advanced Deckhand course - 4 days
RYA Powerboat Level 2 - 2 days
RYA PWC (Jet ski) - 1 day
SAMSA VHF - 1 day
STCW10 basic training (incl. PDSD) - 11 days
Seafarer medical
R 26 430
Starting from
Deck & Stew
Best of both worlds, have the option to work either as a stew or deckhand. ​ ​
YOA Advanced Deckhand course - 4 days
Stewardess course - 5 days
Food Safety Level 2 - 1 day
RYA Powerboat Level 2 - 2 days
RYA PWC (Jet ski) - 1 day
SAMSA VHF - 1 day
STCW10 basic training (incl. PDSD) - 11 days
Seafarer medical
R 38 280
Starting from
TRAINING, CONSULTATIONS & GUIDANCE
What We Do
YOA Super Yacht Training is run by professionals that understand how to give you the best possible start in the industry. We all start somewhere, but not everyone gets off on the right foot, let us help you find a job and keep it. ​
You will always receive unbiased guidance about any additional course options.
We offer consultations and career advice so you can get all the facts before you commit to booking courses. Consultations can take place online or in-person at our offices in Green Point.
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Instructor Spotlight
WITH YOU FOR THE LONG-HAUL
Don McKee began his career at sea in 1999 as race crew on 1987 America's Cup 12 Meter sailing yachts in the Caribbean, and left the industry in 2014 after having working his way from Deckhand to Chief Officer and Captain on yachts up to 90m in length. YOA Super yacht training and YOA yacht crew are founded with the intention of improving the standard of crew training as well as placement.
As principal and chief instructor of YOA Super Yacht Training, he is passionate about sharing his knowledge with those intending to enter the yachting industry, and provides ongoing guidance and mentorship to his students throughout their careers.
COMMITTED TO PROVIDING WORLD-CLASS SERVICES
All-Encomapssing
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