Yacht Crew 5-Day Training
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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
Day 3: Silver Service
- Russian, French & Plate service
- Proper table setting
- Table manners
- Formal meal service
- Buffet service
- Wine decanting & serving
- Coffee service
- Typical breakfast set-up
Day 4: Interior Detailing/Laundry/Valet Services
- Interior detailing (cleaning i.e. marble, china, gold leaf, silver, delicate fabrics, drapes etc)
- Cleaning supplies to use; to avoid
- Scheduling: Chief Steward / ess vs. Steward / ess
- Guest prep / cleaning after guests leave
- Valet services
- Linen & wardrobe care, laundry & dry cleaning
- Tray services (afternoon tea service)
Day 5: Other Services, Flowers & Bartending
- Intro to Flowers
- Wine & Cheeses
- Champagne & Caviar
- Mixology – Bartending
- Testing for certification (in all “package" courses)
AYI Certification Packages
- Yacht Crew 5-day Training Course w/Certification (Days 1-5)
- Steward/Stewardess Master plus Basic Seamanship (Days 2-5)
- Steward / Stewardess Master (Days 3-5)