Skipper Academy
Questions related to skippers
31 articles
Do I have enough experience to apply for Skipper Academy?What sailing experience and licenses Skipper Academy requires, and what to do if you are not quite there yet.
I applied to Skipper Academy and was not accepted. What can I do?What to do after an unsuccessful Skipper Academy application: why rejections happen, how Sailing Academy can strengthen a future application, and how to re-apply.
What's the application process?Helps applicants understand exactly how the Academy application works, what information they must keep updated, why availability is critical, and how/when they will be asked to make payments.
I can't work all summer. Can I choose when I'll work?
What does a typical day-to-day schedule look like?Explains the full Quarterdeck Academy application process step by step, from completing your profile and availability calendar, through screening, video interview, acceptance/rejection, and the payment instalments required to secure a…
Is the Skipper and Host Academy only in Croatia?
Do I need to pay the full price of Skipper Academy upfront?Learn whether you need to pay the full Skipper Academy fee upfront, how the instalment plan works after acceptance, when full payment is required, and what the cancellation and refund…
What are the key things you are looking for in my application?What qualities and experiences Quarterdeck is looking for when we decide who will be accepted or rejected to Skipper Academy.
Will I get work after passing Skipper Academy?Explains what happens after you pass Academy: how assignments are given, typical number of weeks you can expect in your first season, and what influences your chances of being offered…
Which destinations will I be able to work at as a Skipper?Explains where Quarterdeck hosts can work after Academy, the typical career path starting in Croatia or Greece, how guest requests may influence assignments, and what to expect before moving into…
I want to be a skipper for Yacht Week! How do I do this?Explains the pathway to becoming a Yacht Week skipper: starting with Quarterdeck’s Skipper Academy, what prior experience and licenses are required, and how the Academy acts as both training and…
What size/type of yachts will the training be on?
Can I apply no matter what nationality I am?Describes what nationalities and passport are accepted to academy and to work.
What insurance do I need? Does Quarterdeck cover my insurance?
Can I arrive late to the academy?
Can I apply as a skipper without a licence?
What is the minimum age for Skipper Academy?Explains the minimum age to attend skipper academy and work for quarterdeck and yacht week
When do applications close?How late can they apply to acedemy and is there a last date when applications close.
Do you hire deckhands?
Is my skipper license accepted?
What license do I need to be a skipper for Quarterdeck?
I have a lot of sailing experience. Do I still need to attend Skipper Academy?
What does the Academy fee cover?Covers what is included in the Academy fee (yacht, training, food, equipment) and what is not included (travel, insurance, personal spending).
What should I pack for Skipper Academy?Explains what to pack for Skipper Academy: clothing, shoes, sleeping bag, documents, essentials for yacht life. Helps students prepare for living in close quarters with limited space.
How can I best prepare before Skipper Academy to make sure I pass?
What if I’m worried about passing Skipper Academy?
What happens if I fail Skipper Academy?Explains what happens if you fail Academy, including reasons for failing, re-application options, Sailing Academy as a preparation path, and reassurance that many succeed on the second attempt.
Can I get a refund if I can’t attend Skipper Academy?Learn when you can get a refund if you cannot attend Skipper Academy, including the refund bands, 7-day cooling-off period, course transfer rules, and what happens if Quarterdeck cancels the…
Do ASA + IPC meet the requirement or do I need RYA/IYT?
What VHF / SRC do you accept?
What First Aid do you accept?