Ocean Star Sailing Academy

Shake, Serve & Set Sail 🍸✨

The Advanced Mixology Course is designed to enhance your mixology skills and build the confidence needed to work onboard Superyachts or within the hospitality industry. Develop the art of service etiquette, cocktail creation, and professional guest interaction.

Learn the fundamentals of liquor history, provisioning, inventory management, and onboard service - essential skills for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

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Benefits of working at sea⚓

✔ Travel the world
✔ Meet new people
✔ Gain valuable skills
✔ Build a global career
✔ Earn while you explore

Working at sea offers opportunities you won’t find in a traditional career.

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Take the helm with confidence 🚤⚓

The RYA Powerboat Level II Course is an essential licence for anyone looking to work in the Superyacht industry. This hands-on course gives you the skills and confidence to safely operate small powerboats used for guest transfers, shore runs, and excursions.

Learn practical skills including launching and recovery, boat handling, anchoring, coming alongside, and man overboard procedures - all designed to prepare you for real-world yachting environments.

A must-have licence and the perfect step toward building your career at sea.

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Master Navigation at Sea 🧭🌊

The RYA Radar Course gives you a practical understanding of radar as a key tool for navigation and collision avoidance. Designed for yachts and small vessels, this one-day course helps you build confidence using radar in real-world situations.

Learn how radar works, how to interpret displays, and how to use it effectively for safe navigation at sea.

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Build confidence below deck 🔧🛥️

The RYA Diesel Engine Course is designed for beginners looking to learn the essentials of engine maintenance and care. Gain practical knowledge to prevent common engine issues and handle problems with confidence while at sea.

Learn the basics of diesel engine operation, fault finding, routine maintenance, and more - valuable skills for any aspiring yacht crew member.

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More than training. It’s a lifestyle at sea 🌊

Cape Town is one of the world’s top Superyacht destinations - offering adventure, luxury, and global opportunities for aspiring yacht crew.

From crew training and industry support to unforgettable experiences, it’s the perfect place to begin your journey at sea.

Start your career with Ocean Star Sailing Academy.

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From Crew to Captain ⚓

The RYA Day Skipper Practical & Theory course is a 5-day live-aboard course designed to prepare you to skipper a small yacht in familiar waters. Gain hands-on experience while sailing between marinas and anchorages, building confidence in real-world conditions.

Learn navigation, pilotage, yacht handling, night cruising, and emergency procedures - all while living onboard and experiencing life at sea.

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Boost your yachting skills 🚤🌊

The RYA PWC (Jet Ski) Course is designed for both first-time and experienced riders looking to gain an industry-recognised licence.

With most Superyachts carrying watercraft onboard, this course is a great way to strengthen your CV and expand your career opportunities.

Learn essential skills including launching, handling and recovering, high-speed manoeuvres, and collision regulations.

A course designed to be fun and informative.

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A career starting at sea 🛟⚓

The STCW Basic Safety Training Course is the essential first step for anyone looking to work onboard yachts or cruise ships.

Train with Ocean Star Sailing Academy, a leading RYA and SAMSA accredited facility in Cape Town, and open the door to global opportunities.

Gain the fundamental safety skills and certification required to begin your career at sea.

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More than just a job 🌊

Working at sea gives you the freedom to explore, learn new skills and build a career like no other.

Ocean Star Sailing Academy offers career-focused training to help you step into the Superyacht industry with confidence.

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