Here’s some recent comments from satisfied ASCR&T students who have trained with us in 2011:
“The course filled in ‘all the gaps’ for a first timer on Superyachts with practical tips and advice. I would definitely recommend this course as it covers a wide range of topics especially relevant for those new to the professional yachting industry. Thank you, I feel so much better prepared with realistic expectations.” Cameron, (Induction course)
“Hi I just wanted to send you a quick update to let you know I got a job! After only three and a half weeks of dock walking (and rejection haha!) and a little bit of good old day work I landed a Deck/Stew role on a 32m sailing yacht!! Whoohoo I’m really excited! They offered me the job this morning and are flying me from Nice to Dubrovnik tomorrow morning. Wooooshka its all happened at breakneck speed!! The previous Deck/Stew had to leave urgently so I was a little lucky there I guess – like you say: timing is everything, and so is tenacity!!
The Owners aren’t onboard for a month so I’ll have some time to learn the ropes, then we will be sailing Croatia, Corsica, Spain and across the Atlantic to Florida approx Sept where the boat will be up for sale. I will look for more work there as I think the Caribbean season will be about to begin.
This is all a really exciting opportunity for me and I am hugely relieved to have my foot in the door. And now the hard work begins
Thank you for your time and training over the past few months! It has been invaluable. I’ll keep in touch now and again. All the best! Au Revoir! Sam (Deckhand package)
"I just had to tell you that I am loving France!!! I arrived in Antibes last Friday and after spending the weekend networking with new friends at the crew house and looking around the fabulous town of Antibes, I officially started dock-walking and job hunting on Monday. It’s very busy here at the moment with lots of fresh people seeking work. I can see it’s a very competitive industry although I happy to say that I have scored 3 days’ work in just my first week! I got a job on my second day of dockwalking on a small sail yacht in which I detailed it in preparation for the owners to come onboard. Over the weekend I got to practice my silver service skills on the VIP friends of the owners whilst working for the McLaren Mercedes Race team. It was an amazing weekend and I even got offered job opportunities from it so they must have liked my service!
I just received another call and I will be doing some day work in Nice tomorrow onboard an Australian owned Superyacht, so I am very excited about that!!
I just want to thank you again for all the advice and help you gave me. Your course was so inspirational and I am so excited about gaining a full time position in this industry. I’ll keep you posted." Kim (Interior Crew course)
“Thank you so much for the Stewardess course. It has made me feel so much more confident that I have made the right decision for my future. Your course has been very well developed and covers a lot of material with a good balance of practical and theory. Your passion and knowledge of the industry really comes across through your stories and general advice that you give. Again thank you, I feel I have gained so much and wouldn’t hesitate of recommending your company and training courses to others.” Laura, (Interior Crew course) Laura is now employed on a Superyacht in Europe.
"Hey Donna, Just thought you would be interested in hearing how my first month has gone living and working on my first Superyacht! I think I somehow managed to find the busiest yacht out there, but also the nicest, most beautiful brand new yacht!! and the best ever crew! Thanks again for the amazing training!!!!! I'm so glad I did the course because from the minute the guests arrived we have just been running the whole time and neither of the other stews had a chance to teach me anything! so I just tried to remember all your had said and improvised otherwise...! and somehow made it work! India, (Interior Crew course)
“The course gives the entire practical skills required for Stewards on yachts! I recommend this course highly as it gives a real insight into the industry, thanks to your experience and encompassing knowledge. Nothing beats experience!! I have to especially mention that the wine course was great – as most people would not know anything about wine! And this is obviously a big part of service on yachts. Thank you so much! Katarina, (Interior Crew course)
“I enjoyed learning about life on board and this amazing industry mostly. I would absolutely recommend this course. I feel so much better about going to France because I am equipped! Thank you so much.” Naomi , (Interior Crew course)
“I wouldn't change a thing: I enjoyed the practical 'hands on', and hearing the real-life stories. I would definitely recommend this course to other ‘new entrants’.” Sara, (Interior Crew course) Sara is now employed on a Superyacht in Europe.
“I really loved the cocktail course and all of the people who were involved in presenting this amazing course. It was a great experience; I can’t wait to go now!” Millie, (Interior Crew course)
“The trainers were extremely helpful and positive and knew their subject area very well. They also loved their work and it showed. I would highly recommend this course to others (prepared for hard-work) as it will greatly assist their prospects in the Superyacht industry.” Ryan, (Induction course)
“There loads of information coming at you, so I really enjoyed the combination of theory, practical components and assignments, not to mention the very thorough manuals, in order to retain the information. I would definitely recommend this course as it will really give you ‘the goods’.” Kimberley, (Interior crew course) We have heard that Kim is now employed on a Superyacht in Europe.
“It was very educational and fun doing the courses, with lots of individual attention too. I would definitely recommend your courses to anyone who wants to get a start in the Superyacht industry.” George, (Chef and Steward courses, Powerboat & Radio courses)
“Thank you so much for having me for the Stewardess course – and it turns out that it was a very good decision to have attended! This course has been so beneficial and I have also made some great new friends! Your help with introductions in Europe is what tipped the scales in my favour to get my start. I can't thank you enough!” Cristie, (Interior Crew course). [Cristie became employed on a 60-m yacht a week after arriving in Europe!]
"I would highly recommend this course to those that are hard-working and highly presentable. The trainer was extremely positive and know what she was talking about! When someone loves their job it shows!" Ryan, (an experienced Butler who attended our Interior Crew course)
"Thank you so very much for a great week! I really enjoyed the wine appreciation and tasting as well as the cocktail course, and the cheese platters complemented that lesson too! I would definitely recommend the course!" Chloe, (Interior Crew course) [Chloe is now employed fulltime on a motor yacht in Europe. Well done Chloe!]
"Hands on, Thoroughly informative, Covers EVERYTHING you need to know about working on Superyachts, Good fun, Great head start, Learned a lot, Definitely recommended!" Rebecca, (Interior Crew course)
"I really had no idea what to expect or even if I needed to do an Interior Crew course. I had worked in hospitality already.... How different could t be on yachts? Wow - I learned so much I honestly had no idea about! the course was fun and 'hands on', relevant and entertaining! The wine-tasting and practicals were awesome and fascinating - Nigel is amazing! Donna and Rhonda were fountains of info and great stories that made it real and illustrated the points that they were making! This course is what you need whether you realise it now or not...! I found it helpful for even everyday things like avoiding disasters in the laundry (something I do regularly...LOL). THANKS so much." (Lil, Interior Crew course). [We placed Lil for some local 'daywork' very soon after her training.]
"A completely thorough course and very pracical too. I wouldn't change a thing. I totally recommend this course to anyone wanting a thorough grounding on how to work successfully on Superyachts. I wish this kind of course had been available to me when I first stared in yachting many years ago". Rhonda Smith (ex-Chief Stew, 10-years+ experience, Assistant Steward/essTrainer)
