Professional Deckhand 101

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Day 1: The Rules & Attitude of Yachting

Introduction to the yachting industry (what’s a yacht, power & sail, private &
charter, etc)

Rank and file: The crew positions

• Crew salaries
• Resumes & Interviewing
• Conduct onboard and off
• Professional presence
• Guests on board; guests not on board
• Yachting etiquette
• Correct forms of address
• International protocol
• Customs/personal safety

Day 2: Basic Seamanship

• Nautical terms
• Basic bridge equipment
• 24-hour clock
• Phonetic alphabet
• Flag etiquette
• Deckhand duties
• Small boat maintenance
• Knots, fenders & lines
• Docking procedures
• Basic safety

AYI Certification Packages

- Yacht Crew 5-day Training Course w/Certification (5 days)
- Steward/Stewardess Master plus Basic Seamanship (4 days)
- Steward / Stewardess Master (3 days)

AYI Letters of Completion Given

- Professional Deckhand 101 (2 days)
- Silver Service (1 day)