Sail in Asia Basic Superyacht Deckhand Training
Get the essential training and certifications to start pursuing your first superyacht deckhand position in Thailand and beyond. Sail in Asia's 14-day Basic Superyacht Deckhand Course combines four ISSA courses, including STCW 2010 Basic Safety Training, VHF Radio, RIB Skipper, and Yacht Crew training.
What this is
Basic Superyacht Deckhand Training is a 14-day composite course in Phuket designed for people preparing for their first position on a yacht.
The course combines four ISSA courses to give prospective deckhands foundational safety, yacht crew, radio, and RIB skills. Sail in Asia says the training and certifications are designed to help participants apply for deckhand opportunities on different types of yachts.
Who it's for
- People pursuing their first position on a yacht.
- Aspiring superyacht deckhands with no previous experience.
- People changing careers and looking to enter the yachting industry.
- Candidates who want to build the basic qualifications and practical skills needed to begin pursuing deckhand opportunities.
Requirements
- Training takes place in Phuket, Thailand
What you get
- STCW 2010 Basic Safety Training covering personal safety and social responsibility, firefighting, basic first aid, sea survival, and security awareness.
- ISSA Yacht Crew training covering the practical skills needed to become competent crew on a sailing or motor yacht.
- VHF Radio Operator training to build the radio communication skills used by yacht crew.
- RIB Skipper training covering an important practical skill for working with the large rigid inflatable boats commonly found on superyachts.
- Four ISSA courses combined into one composite deckhand program, giving first-time crew candidates a broader set of qualifications before beginning their job search.
Why this is useful
Sail in Asia is a specialist yacht training provider in Phuket, with its professional courses specifically aimed at people considering careers on superyachts and megayachts. Its own career-development guidance recommends the Basic Deckhand or Advanced Deckhand pathway for people taking their first step toward getting a job on these vessels.
The Basic Deckhand course is particularly relevant to first-time crew because it brings together the safety certification and practical skills Sail in Asia identifies as important for beginning a deckhand career. The provider also explicitly says the training supports the participant's job search, while making clear that additional experience is needed to progress as a deckhand.
For someone targeting work as superyacht crew in Thailand, that makes this a strong first step: train in Phuket, earn the included qualifications, then use those credentials and skills to pursue actual yacht crew opportunities.