Tender Training Tailored To The Demands Of The Yachting Industry
With extensive practical training, we ensure our candidates are able to meet and high demands of the yachting & superyachting industry.
The Superyachting industry expects an extremely high standard of tender handling from the deck crew on board. Gaining exposure behind the helm in various conditions and circumstances can take time which can result in entry-level crew, making costly errors.
Although basic powerboat licenses qualify candidates to drive tenders, it takes a great deal more experience and skill before the standard expected by captains and yacht owners is met.
Depending on the size, deck structure, and itinerary of the vessel, opportunities to gain extensive experience may take time.
We have designed our Tender Handling Academy to specifically address the needs of the yacht and superyachting industry. It is a unique opportunity to gain confidence and competence so that you can take on more responsibility and ultimately progress at a much faster rate whilst on the job.
Our instructors have gained significant experience during their superyachting careers and are here to help you excel. It is up to you to take advantage of what they have to share with you.
10 Day Tender Handling Academy Breakdown
*The tender handling course is included in the deckhand academy but can be run as an individual course.
- Practical Tender Deck Knowledge
- Lines, fenders, docking, knots and all aspects of anchoring, docking and securing a vessel. - Tender Navigation Tools
- Collision Regulations, buoyage, chart work and voyage planning to help you get to where you need to go. - Yacht Tender Handling & Maintenance (Practical Instructed in a 31ft Twin Outboard Center Console):
- Thorough knowledge of all components and procedures of a tender including gauges, electronics, equipment, lubricants, coolants & fuel.
- Pre-Departure and Arrival Checklist
- 8 days of practical tender driving
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- Maneuvering, docking in all conditions and circumstances
- Open water driving.
- Understanding how to operate in different sea conditions:
- Beam Sea
- Following Sea
- Head Sea
- Confused Sea
- Understanding tender stability when loaded.
- Disembarking and embarking guests
- Underway with a fully loaded tender
- Thorough knowledge of all ways to secure a tender
- Tender towing
- Watersports towing and activities
Join Us & Access an Abundance of Yacht Tender Handling Knowledge
We Have So Much To Share With Aspiring Deck Crew!
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