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Crew Training Schools

Discussion in 'Yacht Captains' started by Crewagency, May 27, 2010.

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  1. NYCAP123, Jun 28, 2010
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    NYCAP123 Senior Member

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    DK about less expensive, but certainly easier and less painful than my school (S.o H.K.). There's still a big difference between book learning and experience, but experience costs more than hiring straight out of school.
  2. Pascal, Jun 28, 2010
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    you can't learn how to operate a windlass jsut with a quick course!! making people believe that they can do it just because they took a course it totally ridiculous, it gives them a false sense of security!

    how can anyone get a few hours of training on a 34' boat be ready as a deck hand on a 70+ vessel!

    it's not just the windlass, it's everything else like line handling where someone can also get hurt, fenders, etc...

    there is no replacement for experience, most of these courses are a money making joke.

    The problem is that on a small boat (under 80 to 100') there isn't enough time and crew to train someone. I run a 70' MY and on charters my girlfriend works with me (she's licensed and has been boating for 30 years). There woudl be no time to train an inexperienced deckhand, I can't imagine having anyone on board without hands on experience with anchors, lines, fenders, etc... there are just too many variables and factors that you must adapt to in the real world. with experience, you adapt naturally and you react to the situation, a school cant' teach you that.

    I think that placing inexperienced crew on smaller boats is a mistake... on a larger vessel, with more crew it's easier to train them.
  3. Marmot, Jun 28, 2010
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    If you think formal training is expensive, have an accident.
  4. NYCAP123, Jun 28, 2010
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    Crewman hurt? Toss him over the side and get a new and improved model.:rolleyes:
  5. Tex999, Dec 11, 2010
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    You know me. For many years.
    You know my first yacht (second job) was 80m and had a bosun and 5 deckhands. The new guys learned from the seasoned guys and the Bosun.
    This is the system I recommend to any one serious about working as a deckhand on Yachts (over 100'). After a season, the basics are drummed into your head and you never forget. You will learn more than from a 70' boat driver that has never had this experience. It's yachting and commercial combined.
    Ignore any certificates under Yachtmaster (and remember it's only a 2 week course), except for the basic safety (commonly, incorrectly called - STCW95).

    J
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