Training for Great Careers in yachting

Whether you’re a career change professional transferring your skills from another industry, or a young person embarking on your first career, marine employers are looking to recruit the skills, energy and dedication to excellence that you have to offer.

Whatever your age, or motivation for change, a career in yachting offers a unique working environment with an unparalleled opportunity and variety of work.

With over 15 years of refinement, UKSA’s career training programmes are proven to equip you with the practical skills, knowledge and qualifications to ensure your success working worldwide on yachts and motor yachts of every size.

Why choose UKSA

• The expertise and experience of our instructional team
• The diversity, size and quality of our yacht fleet
• Our extensive purpose built shore side training facilities
• Our commitment to you as an individual
• Long-term careers support for your future in the industry
• First rate location in Cowes, the heart of the sailing world
• Inclusive on site food and accommodation

Travel the globe

With the opportunity to live and work in warm climates, visiting some of the most beautiful places on earth, it’s easy to see why so many people choose a career in the yachting industry. With a global reputation for excellence, UKSA has helped launch the careers of over 4,000 graduates. The Academy’s reputation attracts students from all over the world, with 25 per cent of our students travelling from outside the UK. The key to our reputation and success lies in the quality of the training we provide, our understanding of the industry, and the ongoing support provided by our careers service.