Whether picking your way along the postcard-perfect coastline of St Maarten, or racing up the Anguilla channel, the thrill of steering a boat across the wild blue yonder, is at once invigorating and relaxing. Few experiences can compare.
Multitudes of boat lovers sail the turquoise waters of St Maarten, and the surrounding islands of Tintemarre and Pinel , year round - enjoying consistent, cool breezes and an abundance of exotic places to anchor.
No skills are required. Fully crewed charters allow guests to relax with cocktails and indulge in stress free cruising.
Nothing says you can't merely laze on deck, rum punch in hand as you race along with summer-scented wind in your sails.
Alternatively if sailing is your passion, by all means, get stuck right in there. Sail away with our Captain on board to point you in the right direction.
Whether picking your way along the postcard-perfect coastline of St Maarten, or racing up the Anguilla channel, the thrill of steering a boat across the wild blue yonder, is at once invigorating and relaxing. Few experiences can compare.
Multitudes of boat lovers sail the turquoise waters of St Maarten, and the surrounding islands of Tintemarre and Pinel , year round - enjoying consistent, cool breezes and an abundance of exotic places to anchor.
No skills are required. Fully crewed charters allow guests to relax with cocktails and indulge in stress free cruising.
Nothing says you can't merely laze on deck, rum punch in hand as you race along with summer-scented wind in your sails.
Alternatively if sailing is your passion, by all means, get stuck right in there. Sail away with our Captain on board to point you in the right direction.
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STCW 2010 requires a Refresher in Survival at Sea and Fire Fighting every 5 years. This is carried out over 4 days Wednesday to Saturday.
The STCW came into effect to standardize training around the world. The STCW Basic Safety Training Certification is required by all seafarers who are working onboard commercial ships or superyachts.
Our STCW2010 4 Day Refresher, covers the following course refreshers over 4 consecutive days:
STCW2010 Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques
STCW2010 Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
Daysails, Sunsets and trips to Anguilla. Sailing charters for family and friends.
Enjoy a sail boat excursion around St Maarten with drinks, snacks and snorkel gear included. Bring a picnic lunch, let's BBQ or make a restaurant stop.
Charter a 36' motor boat for the day from Simpson Bay.
Max 10 pax on board.
Enjoy sightseeing, cruising, swimming and snorkeling around St Maarten or Anguilla.
SeaGlass has ice, beers, sodas and snacks on board. Bring a picnic lunch or stop at a beachside restaurant.
Snorkel gear and flotation devices also included on board.
IYT Marine Communications is designed to ensure a thorough understanding of radio communication at sea. It is intended for all marine environments and follows International standards.
The course provides VHF Radio and SRC training for the entire spectrum of VHF radio communications for recreational and professional boating. Students will learn how on board radios and handheld radios, EPIRBs, SARTs, AIS and DSC-enabled radios, are used effectively in marine communications.
The STCW 95 Personal Survival Techniques (sea survival course) module provides knowledge of essential prevention and survival techniques.
It includes both theoretical and practical sessions, investigating causes of distress, knowledge and use of equipment, launch and recovery of life rafts, preparation for survival, personal survival skills and use of search and rescue organisations.
The STCW95/2010 Personal Survival Techniques course forms a key part of the STCW Basic Safety Training course, which comprises the essential certifications you will require if entering the maritime industry for the first time. Please ask us about the full course if you require further details.
This course contains some exercises that are physically demanding. All candidates must be able to swim and tread water.
The PST course covers:
The STCW Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher is the refresher training of the STCW Advanced Fire Fighting course, which needs to be taken every 5 years. Taking this course, the participant remains familiar and updated with fire fighting skills and techniques.
The STCW Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher course is for those who are at sea and in charge of firefighting and rescue operations on board of a vessel. Also, it is the STCW Advanced Fire Fighting a compulsory training for officers.
THIS IS A 6 DAY COURSE. EACH DAY IS A FULL DAY. The STCW Basic Safety Training Certification is required by all seafarers who are working onboard commercial ships or superyachts.
The STCW came into effect to standardize training around the world. The STCW Basic Safety Training Certification is required by all seafarers who are working onboard commercial ships or superyachts.
Included:
First Aid and CPR course instructed by our medical instructor .
Seven hours of theory and practical covering basic First Aid and CPR in marine situations.
The course is followed by a written exam.
Master of 200 ton vessel up to 150 nautical miles offshore. The theory portion of the MOY 200T is a 5-6 day classroom course, consisting of both assessment papers and written examinations.
The theory portion of the MOY 200T is a 6 day classroom course, consisting of both assessment papers and written examinations. Prior study and practical experience is required before the start of the test (listed below). Students shouldn’t expect to learn everything in one week without prior study.
Minimum entry requirements:
IYT will also accept military letters stating service days for sea time, however, each will be reviewed to ensure they have sufficient experience for the level of certificate they are requesting.
Please Note: A candidate may take both endorsements, however, it is highly recommended that he or she have some hands-on practical experience and sea time on both power and sailing vessels before attempting the exam. The practical exam is not the forum for learning basic skills. Candidates may sit the shore-based course prior to having all the above requirements. Verification of the above yachting experience must be original and signed by the skipper of the yacht in which the candidate was sailing. Candidates claiming sea time during times when they were acting as skipper may sign their own entries but independent verification may be required.
The Practical portion of the MOY limited will allow students to work as Master of a 200 ton vessel up to 150 nautical miles offshore.
The Practical portion of the MOY limited is a 5 day course, with a 6th day exam. This will allow students to learn and execute skills and knowledge in areas such as situational awareness, seamanship as well as the ability to command. This is your final preparation for the final examination which will take place once the week is completed.
This certificate allows you to work as:
This Course and Certificate are also created for those candidates who hold the "Boat Master Level 2 Certificates of Competency" and wish to become engineer on vessels operating under the SCV code on v.
Gain a firm understanding of the key principles of marine engineering and engines.
Syllabus:
This is a 5 day course, depending on wind and conditions, aimed to deliver a safe, informed, confident and competent day sailor/skipper who can confidently command or work as crew on a sailboat.
This License is to operate small commercial vessels in the Caribbean Region. The regulations are based on the United States Coast Guard Code of Federal Regulations 46 Sub-Chapter T (certification of small passenger vessels), which are regarded as equivalent to IMO Convention requirements for such vessels, Sub-Chapter C (Uninspected vessels) and The United Kingdom Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Workboats and Pilot Boats.
The certificates issued by MSWI are endorsed by the Sint Maarten Maritime Authority and are valid for 5 years.
A 3-day Theory and Practical course designed to cover the requirements to operate Small Recreational Vessels up to 15M. The 4th day includes the VHF Course.