Host Academy
Questions related to hosts
26 articles
- I applied to Host Academy and was not accepted. What can I do?What to do after an unsuccessful Host Academy application: why rejections happen, how Galley Academy can strengthen a future application, and how to re-apply.
- Can I choose when I'll work?Describes the process of assigning work to skippers and hosts
- Will I get work after passing Host Academy?This article explains how work is assigned after completing Quarterdeck Academy, typical weeks worked in a first season, and how flexibility (yacht type, charters, destinations, and living arrangements) increases your…
- In What Countries is Host Academy Offered?It describes in what countries we offer Host Academy
- Do I need to pay the full price of Host Academy upfront?Learn whether you need to pay the full Host 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 Host Academy.
- Which destinations will I be able to work at as a Host?At what destinations Quarterdeck offers work and what work they will be eligible for.
- What size/type of yachts will training be on?
- Can I apply no matter what nationality I am?Describes what nationalities and passport are accepted to academy and to work.
- I want to work as a host for Yacht Week!How to go about to work for yacht week as a host. How to get accepted or approved for academy.
- What's the minimum age to attend Host Academy?What the minimum age to attend academy and work for quarterdeck and yacht week is.
- When do applications close?
- I have a lot of experience. Do I still need to attend Host Academy?
- Do I need a Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate to apply to Host Academy?
- How much culinary training does a host need?
- 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).
- Do I need to bring Kitchen Utensils to Host Academy?Explains what kitchen utensils to pack for Host Academy.
- What should I pack for Host Academy (non-kitchen items)?Recommended packing list for Host Academy, excluding kitchen tools/utensils.
- What should I expect from a typical day at Host Academy?
- Do I need to prepare before Host Academy?
- Do I need sailing experience to apply for Host Academy?Explains that previous sailing experience isn't needed for Host Academy
- What happens if I don’t pass Host Academy?Explains what happens if you don't pass, and what is the likely reason.
- Can I get a refund if I can’t attend Host Academy?Learn when you can get a refund if you cannot attend Host Academy, including the refund bands, 7-day cooling-off period, course transfer rules, and what happens if Quarterdeck cancels the…
- What are the requirements for Host Academy?
- What is the Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate and how do I get it?
- Is Host Academy training or working?Learn whether Host Academy counts as training or work, what your status is during the course, and how Host Academy differs from working professionally as a host.