Recreational Mariners Notes

The worldwide recognised IYT International Bareboat Certificates. Essential enjoyable personal training for everybody!

I want to book my IYT training course

Looking for advanced sail training courses?

If you are an experienced sailor and you wish to be trained like a professional, why not consider taking an "IYT Yacht Master" course? More info on the IYT Yacht Master courses ..

Do you want to be like an professional power yacht captain?

You have probably been driving your own power yacht for a number of years now but maybe you have always thought, wouldn´t it be great to drive like an professional captain! Why not take a serious look at the "IYT Yacht Master" power endorsement courses.

They will teach you all the professional power super yacht techniques, and by the end of the course, you will be driving like a professional!

I want to know more about the professional power yacht courses ...

I am a complete beginner, where do I begin ?

Well......we were all beginners at one time! The problem is that so many forget what it is like to be one!
Often people's first experience with boating, is by invitation with a well meaning boat owner friend, but frequently the beginner has a bad experience or lacks confidence, and takes up golf instead.
Well before you rush off to the 19th hole, maybe we have the solution, the "International Crew Certificate" course.

Take note, maybe we have the solution! Because before learning anything on a boat, you must feel confident and relaxed, and this is what this fun course is designed to do before going on to do other things.

Who are International Yachtmaster Training ?

"International Yachtmaster Training" or IYT for short, are based in Fort Lauderdale, USA; the world center for the luxury superyacht and megayacht industry.
They specialise in the training of professional crews, skippers and captains, as well as researching and developing training programmes for recreational mariners.
Their strict management quality control is certificated by the Scandinavian Det Norske Veritas.

Do you do any yacht racing courses ?

Yes we do, as an academy we have developed several highly specialised courses for the cruiser-racer type crews and skippers (they are not IYT approved courses, simply because IYT do not wish to be involved with yacht racing).
There are lots of go-fast yacht racing courses out there, and some are very good; but there are no specialised safety or crew technique courses for the cruising-racing sailor.
The course emphasis is on safety in racing and boat and sails/equipment handling techniques for cruiser-racer crews and skippers.

These courses may not make you the fastest sailor around, but they will teach you to race safely, to prevent accidents happening and show you how to avoid incurring damage to the sails and equipment on board as well as to the boat itself.

Are the IYT recreational courses internationally recognised ?

Yes they are, worldwide.
The IYT International Bareboat Certificates are also recognised by all the major yacht chartering companies.
Talking of yacht chartering, if you have already been on a boat several times and feel quite confident, why not consider the "International bareboat Watchkeeper/Flotilla Skipper Certificate ?"

It is a very enjoyable course and covers all the essential aspects of flotilla boating or independent boating on your own, as well as the more serious aspects of being a watchkeeper on bigger boats.

What are the IYT Yacht Master courses ?

The "IYT Yacht Master" courses are professional courses for the recreational mariner.
They are courses especially designed for the advanced recreational mariner who is looking for professional training, but without having to qualify as an professional mariner.

The "IYT Yacht Master" courses are based upon the professional "IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tons" courses but have been adapted for the needs of the recreational mariner.

What is the difference between IYT and other training organisations ?

Unlike other training organisations, "International Yachtmaster Training" or IYT for short, encourages you to develop your very own boating skills, opinions and judgements, with a strong emphasis placed upon "safety at sea."
Furthemore they do not tell you "this is the correct and only way" nor do they prejudge you for "thinking or doing something in a different way." Above all, IYT as a training organisation, is not influenced by local or national opinions.

I am already qualified, but I am lacking confidence, how can you help me ?

Quite a common problem, one thing is to get the piece of paper, the other the practical knowledge and experience.
If you do have some experience, then do consider seriously doing the "International Bareboat Captain/Skipper Certificate."

It is an ideal course for those of you looking to be shown specific things and for strengthening any doubts or weaknesses you may have.

Do you mix people with different levels of experience ?

Normally we do not as a rule.
There are several good reasons why we do not like doing it. For one it is difficult for your instructor to teach two syllabuses at once; another is that everybody learns at different speeds and some of us, need to go over the same subject several times; and the last is to ensure that by the end of the course, you really can do what the piece of paper says you can!

Can I choose when and where to do courses ?

Yes you can, all the IYT recreational training courses are in modules, which can be taken at any of the IYT approved training establishments worldwide. So you can do modules 1-4 of the "IYT International Bareboat Crew Certificate" in Croatia, and to finish your training, do the remaining modules 5-6 of the same course with us in Spain. As with all the IYT approved establishments, we welcome you for complete modules or just part modules; to fit in with your schedule.

Do you do private tuition ?

Yes we do upon request. Some people prefer to learn by themselves, or amongst friends or family. Costs vary depending on where, when, the boat and the number of students candidates. Do contact us with your enquiries.