Please select your home edition
Edition
Exposure Marine

The ISYL Foundation promotes training paths with NAVIGO and Viareggio district's shipyards

by Italian Super Yacht Life Foundation 28 Aug 2020 06:45 PDT
ISYL Foundation - New courses © Italian Super Yacht Life Foundation

Three new courses for the training of new sea professionals are about to start, organized by ISYL Italian Super Yacht Life Foundation.

75 places are available for as many young high school graduates who want to seize a great opportunity to acquire knowledge, technical skills, and approach the working world to find an employment in yachting and in other strategic sectors such as logistics and tourism.

The ISYL Foundation (Higher Technical Institute) is supported by five shipyards (Azimut | Benetti Group, Cantieri Navali Codecasa, Overmarine Group, Perini Navi and Rossinavi), active parts in the technical preparation of young people to give a contribution to the growth of the sector.

ISYL Foundation was established in 2015 in Viareggio, the heart of Tuscan and world yachting sector, thanks to a project by NAVIGO, a center for the innovation and development of the yachting sector, with the aim of organizing highly professional training courses for future generations.

Thanks to the funding by the Tuscany Region through the Giovanisì project, ISYL has already activated and successfully completed numerous training courses dedicated to future superyacht captains, refitters, logistics specialists, tourism managers.

In September and October, ISYL plans some virtual Open Days; moments dedicated to young high school graduetes in which they will be informed by the organizational team on the characteristics and opportunities of the courses.

Next Courses

YA.S Yachting Surveyor (Higher Technician for the Mobility of People and Goods)

With a two-year duration, it is dedicated to 25 high school graduates with a maximum age of 30 (not completed), who aspire to become surveyors, highly qualified technicians able to inspect the yacht and its facilities.

The surveyor is an important professional figure not only for the building phase, but for the entire life cycle of the yacht that interfaces both with the shipyard, inspectors, classification agencies, naval registers as well captains and shipowners.

The course provides a total of 1,200 hours of classroom training and 800 hours of internship.

Applications can be submitted no later than Tuesday 13th October 2020.

S.O.L.E. Evolved Logistic Organizational Systems and new freight hubs in Tuscany

With a two-year duration, it is organized in partnership with ITS PRIME and VITA Foundations.

Open to 25 high school graduates with a maximum age of 30 (not completed) who aspire to become managers of logistics, highly qualified technicians able to plan and program complex logistics systems in the various Tuscan economic areas with competence and professionalism. The course includes a total of 1,200 hours of classroom training and 800 hours of internship. Applications can be submitted no later than Saturday 17th October 2020.

H.Y.L.T. Head of Hosting and Marketing in Yachting and Luxury Tourism

H.Y.L.T. Head of Hosting and Marketing in Yachting and Luxury Tourism, is organized in collaboration with the ITS TABTurismo Arte Beni Culturali Foundation.

With a two-year duration, it is dedicated to 25 high school graduates with a maximum age of 30 (not completed), who aspire to become highly qualified figures for integrated tourism promotion activities and development of hospitality services in the two areas considered priorities for the economic development and competitiveness of our country: tourism and boating.

The course includes a total of 1,040 hours of classroom training and 960 hours of internship. Applications can be submitted no later than Tuesday 5th October 2020.

Applications for all three courses must be submitted to ISYL Foundation.

The courses will start by October 30th 2020.

For more information, to view and download the calls and to register, you may contact Higher Technical Institute for Sustainable Mobility I.S.Y.L. Italian Superyacht Life: | Ph. +39 0584 389731

Related Articles

Vaikobi Launches V-DRY-X
The New Standard in Grand Prix Sailing Dry Gear Vaikobi, a global leader in high-performance ocean sports apparel, is proud to unveil V-DRY-X: a breakthrough range of sailing dry gear engineered for Grand Prix racing and coastal yachting. Posted on 27 Jun
Rolex Fastnet Race at 100 – the making of a giant
At present 469 yachts have entered this special edition - a far cry from its humble origins in 1925 One month remains until the 26 July start of the Rolex Fastnet Race, this year celebrating both its centenary as well as that of the club it spawned: the Royal Ocean Racing Club. Posted on 27 Jun
America's Cup: Confidential settlement reached
A confidential settlement reached over five year Cup legal claims. New Zealand website, Newsroom has obtained the confidential settlement reached between the America's Cup team Emirates Team New Zealand and their formerly contracted Event Managers, Mayo & Calder, and others associated with the company. Posted on 27 Jun
Crew dynamics will be decisive in Course des Caps
Just two days to go before the start of the first race of the eagerly-awaited 2025 IMOCA season With just two days to go before the start of the first race of the eagerly-awaited 2025 IMOCA season, all eyes are on Boulogne-Sur-Mer as 11 crews prepare to race around the British Isles in the Course des Caps-Boulogne sur Mer-Banque Populaire du Nord. Posted on 27 Jun
2025 Marion to Bermuda Race concludes
Celebrating the remarkable seamanship and sportsmanship of every team After days of strategic sailing, shifting winds, and open-ocean challenges, the results are in—and we're proud to celebrate the remarkable seamanship and sportsmanship of every team that took part. Posted on 27 Jun
29th Superyacht Cup Palma day 2
Linnea Aurora turns the tables as it gets tight at the top A bigger and better breeze welcomed the racing fleet on the second day of the Superyacht Cup Palma 2025, resulting in full-tilt sailing around the 23nm five-leg racecourse. Posted on 27 Jun
CYCS 2025 Tiedemann Classics Regatta preview
Bringing together some of the most beautiful yachts on the water The Classic Yacht Owners Association's annual Classic Yacht Challenge Series (CYCS) kicks off a summer of stunning northeastern sailing with the 2025 Tiedemann Classics Regatta this weekend. Posted on 27 Jun
Kieler Woche Day 8
Mourniac & Retornaz take the lead in the Nacra 17 class A dream day ahead of the second weekend at the Kieler Woche regatta off Schilksee: Moderate to fresh westerly winds with strong gusts, alternating sun and clouds, provided ideal sailing conditions for all participants on Friday. Posted on 27 Jun
J/70 Mixed-Plus Worlds at Lake Garda Day 2
Spanish team Yupi top the leaderboard Friday was the second day of racing in Torbole for the inaugural J/70 Mixed-Plus World Championship. Although the "Ora" breeze was lighter than yesterday, it didn't disappoint; it blew steadily enough to deliver three fair, fun and hard-fought races. Posted on 27 Jun
SailGP: Roger Federer inspires Swiss SailGP team.
Roger Federer joins forces with Switzerland SailGP Team to inspire success One of Switzerland's greatest sporting icons, Roger Federer, features in the newest episode of Racing on the Edge, SailGP's official behind-the-scenes docuseries, produced in partnership with Rolex. Posted on 27 Jun
Hyde Sails 2024 - One DesignDoyle_SailWorld_728X90px_SY BOTTOMPredictWind - GPS 728x90 BOTTOM