Skipper Academy

General information

**What is Quarterdeck?**

Quarterdeck educates skippers and hostesses, teaching them the necessary skills and qualifications for employment with one of our partners.

**Where will I work?**

Skippers and hostesses contracted through Quarterdeck can be hired by any of our partners, including The Yacht Week and Yachts and Friends.

**The Yacht Week**

Working as a skipper or hostess for The Yacht Week is one of the best jobs out there. Employees will be sailing, partying and enjoying a never-ending summer with people from over 60 different countries. If you think the trailer is exciting, wait until you experience it for yourself!

**Yachts and Friends**

With Yachts and Friends there's no set route. It’s up to the skipper and crew to set the course, allowing them to have the freedom to sail wherever they want. Skippers and hostesses will get the chance to discover islands outside of The Yacht Week route at their own pace, with no stress of harbours filling up early.

**We want you!**

You only have to do the Academy once and when you have passed you are welcome to come back for as many seasons as you like.

**Requirements**

Minimum requirements for skippers are:
- Skipper Academy*
- RYA Yachtmaster Coastal
- Fluent in English

Minimum requirements for hostesses are:
- Very service minded
- Previous cooking experience
- Fluent in English

**Four Courses**

Everyone can become a skipper or a hostess. We offer courses that cater to different levels of experience.

**Skipper Academy**

Are you a passionate sailor who is RYA Yachtmaster certified? Do you want to become a professional skipper?

**RYA Yachtmaster**

For all skippers who have completed Skipper Academy, don’t stop there! Take the RYA Yachtmaster exam through one of our partner schools.

**Hostess Academy**

If you are all about service and want to give your guests on board the perfect vacation, join the Hostess Academy and be guaranteed work.

**Academy Prep Course**

New to sailing but eager to learn? This is the course for students with basic sailing experience and knowledge that want to take it to the next level and become a flotilla charter skipper.