Get qualified for a new career whilst cruising

by Claire Kennard on 20 Sep 2007 Being able to train for a new career whilst embarking on an exciting Atlantic crossing, exploring some of the most beautiful Caribbean sailing areas or sailing the Mediterranean is probably a big incentive in the decision to make a career change. An RYA Yachtmaster course with Global Yacht Training can take you on an exciting journey whilst you gain qualifications to take the step into a new industry.

Global Yacht Training is an RYA recognised sailing school which offers RYA Yachtmaster courses in sailing in unrivalled worldwide locations. As part of their training, students can sail in the UK, Caribbean and the Mediterranean or embark on a 1000 mile passage or cross the Atlantic Ocean. The company believes that it offers students the widest range of locations of any RYA sailing school. This new opportunity within sail training means that people can opt to undertake training in up to four different sailing areas. This provides a depth of experience to the graduates which were not previously available within the structure of a sailing course.

Global Yacht Training director Richard Falk says 'We believe that the quality of our RYA training, especially our Yachtmaster courses is greatly enhanced by the variety of the locations that we offer. If the student is planning to work in the sailing industry after qualifying it is a huge benefit to them to experience lots of different sailing waters, ports and weather systems.'

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The RYA Yachtmaster qualification is for many people the first step into a new career. The internationally recognised RYA Yachtmaster qualification is a requirement for many top jobs in the yachting industry. Once qualified as a Yachtmaster you will need to undergo a straightforward medical exam and apply for commercial endorsement in order to work as a professional skipper with passengers. After graduating, you will be applying for jobs as a flotilla skipper or mate, delivery skipper and for yacht crew positions world-wide. With more experience, you could be in charge of a Mediterranean charter or teaching centre, be responsible for a fleet of charter yachts or land a great job working for a private race yacht owner.

Professional RYA Yachtmaster Courses that are available with Global Yacht Training next year are:

UK- Caribbean Course starting on the 14th of January 2008 – a twelve week course which includes a two week Caribbean adventure where you can develop your skills in a beautiful environment, experience idyllic anchorages and undertake tricky navigation around tropical island paradises.

Atlantic Ocean crossing - starting on the 10th of March. A thirteen week course which includes a three week Atlantic crossing. This is an excellent opportunity to build some valuable ocean experience and miles and be involved in preparing a yacht for a 3000 mile journey.

UK – Ireland Course starting on the 12th of May – a thirteen week course includes a three week Irish sailing adventure around the beautiful waters of Southern Ireland. This extended milebuilding passage will help you to gain useful skills and knowledge and includes a crossing of the renowned Celtic Sea.

UK – Malta Course Starting on the 14th of July – this fourteen week course includes an extended Mediterranean passage from UK to Malta. You can build up your knowledge of European Sailing areas and ports with this fantastic trip and experience the Bay of Biscay first hand.

Malta – Canaries – UK starting on the 25th of August this thirteen week course includes a three week passage from Malta to the Canary Islands. Experience the Mediterranean and Atlantic seas to really consolidate your sailing and seamanship skills.

To sign up for a course or request more information phone +44 (1983 299 736) or visit www.globalyachttraining.com