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RYA Tender Operator & RYA Advanced Powerboat Courses at Seascope France! - New Course Dates Now Available –

If you're serious about superyacht operations, passenger safety, and enhancing your professional reputation on board, Seascope France has big news: RYA Tender Operator Course and RYA Advanced Powerboat Course dates are now available at our RYA training centre in Antibes.

These are essential certifications for yacht crew—specifically designed to meet the high standards expected in today’s fast-paced yachting industry. Whether you're a deckhand looking to move up, a bosun sharpening your leadership profile, or a yacht captain seeking better-qualified crew for tender driving, this is your moment to invest in professional crew development.

Both courses are also excellent steppingstones on your path to gaining your Yachtmaster certificate. The RYA Advanced Powerboat Course, in particular, lays a strong foundation in navigation, night operations, and vessel handling—all of which are key competencies assessed during the Yachtmaster exam. 

Why These Courses Matter Now More Than Ever:

With tender transfers becoming more frequent, complex, and often happening at night, basic training simply isn’t enough anymore. The RYA Tender Operator Course was created in direct response to concerns from yacht captains, the PYA, and the wider superyacht community. Developed by the industry, for the industry, it’s now considered a must-have training for superyacht operations.

Likewise, the RYA Advanced Powerboat Course takes your advanced boat handling skills to the next level, covering everything from night navigation and passenger safety to emergency procedures and handling larger tenders in challenging conditions.

What You’ll Gain:

• Recognised Qualifications: Boost your CV with two of the most respected RYA courses for yacht crew. These are internationally recognised and MCA-approved.
• Expert Practical Training: Hands-on, scenario-based learning in real conditions—ideal for learning powerboat training for captains and crew.
• Tender-Specific Focus: Learn critical skills including vessel-specific operations, propulsion systems, launch and recovery procedures, and effective crew teamwork.
• Night-Time Competency: Become confident in yacht tender operations during low visibility and night transfers—an essential skill set for modern superyacht operations.
• Career-Boosting Edge: These certifications make your CV stand out to employers and charter guests alike. Show you’re not just qualified—you’re ready.

Both courses are available in Antibes, the heart of the Mediterranean yachting hub, and taught in English by qualified instructors with real-world experience in the superyacht industry.

Who Should Take These Courses?

• Yacht Captains: Train your crew to meet your onboard safety standards and improve passenger transfer performance.
• Deckhands & Bosuns: Step up into more senior responsibilities and gain qualifications that advance your maritime career and be the crew member who gets called on when guests are involved.
• Crew Agencies & Managers: Recommend top-tier RYA training in Antibes to boost crew placements and vessel safety.

📆 New Course Dates Available

Tender Operator - 23-24 October 2025

Advanced Power Boat - 27-28 October 2025

📍 Location: Antibes, France
🗓️ Duration: Tender Operator – 2 days | Advanced Powerboat – 2 days
Book your spot today – these courses fill quickly!

Don’t wait—secure your place and get the certification that sets you apart in the yachting world.