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Offline, Shorebased Yachtmaster course lasts 5-6 days; online, it typically takes 40-50 hours to complete, depending on individual pace. Online course is broken into several modules and features a mock exam to help prepare for the final assessment. Obviously, compared to the traditional brick-and-mortar learning, online Yachtmaster theory has a number of advantages – you can study whenever and anywhere as long as you have access to the Internet, and online course is usually more affordable. It’s a great option for yachties who have time between busy charters or during the winter lull.

During STCW Basic Safety training week, our instructor Ged always shares stories to draw students’ attention to safety aspects and make learning relevant. Today, we want to share the story of our former student Katja who saved her own life relying on the knowledge from Personal Survival Techniques course.

Working on a superyacht deck is a dream for many. The idyllic images of luxurious oceanic journeys on sleek and magnificent boats attract crowds to the yachting industry. However, behind these scenes, there is a multifaceted job demanding not only physical prowess but also a high level of training. 

For a successful career in yachting industry scuba certification is clearly a nice thing to have, as compared to a core qualification that is a necessity.  That said, Scuba Diving certifications (often Dive Master or Instructor) can provide an advantage in overall candidate profile, and particularly for certain positions on certain yachts.

December always comes with the same question - what could make our nearest and dearest happy and pleasantly surprised? In today’s world of consumerism, selecting the right Christmas gift becomes increasingly challenging – gadgets, jewelry, shoes, bags, pajamas… Many of us see less and less value in these material things, and unique experience, emotions, new skills and knowledge gradually win over. With that in mind, Seascope France has designed its Christmas Gift Guide to help you pick the right gift for your loved ones.