Friday, August 2, 2024 The ‘Yachting Masterclass,’ an intensive course held at Yacht Club de Monaco’s La Belle Classe Academy, offers a comprehensive education on superyacht professions. On Saturday, 27th July, 25 participants graduated from the Yachting Masterclass program at the Yacht Club de Monaco after three rigorous months of training. “Thanks to this course, I’ve already secured my first job in the yachting industry and can confidently apply my knowledge,” says Niamh Murphy, a yachting sales and charter assistant who also won a study grant provided annually as part of the Masterclass.
This course garners recognition for newcomers who gain extensive expertise from numerous industry professionals, including program director Marcela de Kern Royer, Captain Chris Andreason, Tanguy Ducros (Monaco Marine), Ralph D’azert (Superyacht Times), Tijmen Bergsma (Van Oossanen), Alex Hardy (Lateral), Marsha Van Buitenen (Feadship), Richard Hein (Thea Group), Janet Xanthopoulos (Rosemont), George Lucian (Only Yacht), and Nicolas Fry (Denison Yachting). “I searched extensively for a yachting course and found none until I discovered this one. It covers everything from yachting vocabulary to propulsion systems, insurance, classifications, flags, yacht locations, and shipyards,” added Céline Deissard, Sales Director in the luxury sector.
Open to the public, the Yachting Masterclass provides a 360° exploration of the superyacht universe, addressing 25 distinct themes. �.