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Olivia Shelton(Graduated from STCW95 Basic Safety Training on the Sunshine Coast in September, 2007)
Hi Barry, my name is Olivia Shelton and I took your STCW course late last year (I believe it was in about October.) You said during the week you would be interested in hearing any updates on where people went from there so I thought I would send you an email! I've just joined a yacht 'Dilbar' in Barcelona. Although January is typically a very quiet time of the year I was able to find a few leads and found a job. I spent a little over a month in Antibes in France and went through the many crew agencies from there who were very helpful, you can find most of these on the internet or crew booklets in Antibes. As I have a sister in Antibes it was much easier for me as I had free accomodation and advice on where to go so I was able to 'hang around' and have a bit of a holliday during the quiet season. I enjoyed doing it this way as I didn't have to compete against other job seekers, got to know the town well, and became quite friendly with the different agents. That is one of the most important things, getting the agents to think of you so they continue to put you forward for all jobs possible! So, if your prepared to wait for a while getting in early worked quite well for me! Most agents recomended late March/April. Anyway, thanks for all your help. The first thing all the agents asked me when I went in was if I had my STCW! Although on some private yachts you can find work without it, it is getting harder and harder! If you have any further questions let me know :) thanks, Olivia Shelton Michael Townsend (Graduated from STCW95 in Melbourne in May, 2007) |
Hello Barry
I met a guy at the IYT office and gave him my resume. He was an Aussie who knew guys in the industry. He called me a week later when a friend of his who is a captain needed a deckhand. I had an interview the next day with the captain and the next day was flying to Savannah in Georgia all paid for. The day after that which is today we are sailing across the Atlantic to Nice then Italy for charter work. Of 11 crew onboard 7 are Aussies and would you believe that I used to work with the head stew in Mooloolaba, Its a real small world after all! I recommend if people are going to Ft Lauderdale to work they should network at an Irish bar called Waxy's on 17th and any other bar that boaties frequent. The employment agencies are good as well. Elite, Luxury and crew network are the most popular. The name of the boat is Halcyon Days, it is on the net if you want a look. Lisa's sister from Yacht crew Australia is also onboard. We will reach Nice on about the 12th or 14th. Happy to keep you updated if you like Barry, till then.
Regards Rob
A month later - G'day Barry I just got a promotion to 2nd officer. Not bad for my first month! I was in Monte Carlo for the F1 Grand Prix with Harvey Wienstien of Miramax Studios, I was 20 metres from the track, it was awesome! What a beautiful city it is too. We all got a $2000 tip for 10 days work. regards Rob
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PRESS RELEASE
July 6, 2007
Press Release - For Immediate Release
Polish Yachting Association Joins IYT
On June 17th 2007, 30 of the most experienced Polish yachtsmen and women graduated from a workshop conducted by International Yacht Training, (IYT) with the internationally recognized MCA Master Of Yachts 200 Tons Offshore Certificates of Competence.
The candidates have logged hundreds of thousands of nautical miles between them, some are career Master Mariners, and all have sailed extensively on Sail Training Association of Poland vessels in addition to their careers on yachts.
The workshop was conducted at the PYA Residential Training Center at Trzebiez with the help of General Manager Bogdan Samosiuk. In attendance was Capt Alfred Naskret President of the Gadynia Maritime School Ltd, IYT’s first Polish partner school, who will be offering IYT courses from this summer.
After careful examination of yachting standards throughout the world the Polish Yachting Association chose IYT due to their high level of internationally recognized standards, dedication to quality and unparalleled commitment to excellence. The Polish Maritime Ministry has approved and recognized IYT’s training as the only international yachting qualifications for use in Poland.
For more information please contact Capt Jasser at cpthippo@adamjasser.x.pl or Chris Taylor at ChrisT@yachtmaster.com.
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PRESS RELEASE
July 15, 2006
International Yacht Training (IYT) President Mark Fry welcomes Superyacht Career Training (SCT) as a Training Partner.
Mark Fry said to the Principal of SCT Barry Barnes
"Congratulations on your decision to join IYT, you will not be disappointed. Due to our on-going commitment to excellence in standards of training, we are continuing to accumulate accolades from many different Governments with regard to acceptance of our Yachtmaster certification which is the only STCW compliant Yachtmaster certification in the world.""For some time now I have had a considerable interest in offering professional training services to people interested in embarking upon a career in the Superyacht industry. I am dedicated to providing the best possible crew training services at a reasonable cost so that my students can fulfil their career ambitions."
Superyacht Career Training operates from the Sunshine Coast and covers the South East of Queensland. For further information please contact:
Barry Barnes Superyacht Career Training 145 Ocean Vista Drive Maroochy River, Queensland 4561 Australia Phone (within Australia) (07) 5446 6410 or from outside Australia please dial +6175446 6410
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