Captain’s B-Log

Brittany Hancocks and Aaron Kruse  visited Southern Yachting Academy in Knysna, South Africa this week for two days of active introduction to offshore sailing.
​Enjoying great sailing weather as Knysna is so well know for… Brittany & Aaron had the Academy’s 34ft van der Stadt yacht `Serendipity’, careening through the Knysna lagoon at over 7kts in up to 20kts of wind. 
Sailors in the making… we look forward to having them back on a Day Skippers’ course soon.  ​Fair winds folks and bon voyage back home to DongCheng District in Beijing City, China next week.

Sail out to sea from the Knysna Heads and head east at 5kts for 6 hours to the Beacon Isle, Plettenberg Bay and then back to the calm anchorage `up against’ the world heritage site `Robberg Nature Reserve’  (currently a national monument steeped in history showcasing prehistoric rock formations and stone age artefacts).  Super tasty Bratwurst, potato salad, petit pois and salad from the ships galley with a sundowner to end a fabulous day. 
From night watch shifts to rocking asleep the 34ft yacht Serendipity, the overnight adventure in Plett was enjoyed by skipper Mark Orpen and crew Francois van der Linde, Melinda & Maxine Werth. 
​The morning swim and kayak paddle to visit the 1000’s of resident seals on the Robberg was followed by setting sails in a 15kt-20kt easterly breeze back to Knysna; a somewhat challenging downwind coastal passage with a fine entry through the Knysna Heads to our safe haven mooring at the Knysna Yacht Club.  Do come join us!

With greenery everywhere on land and spring in the air, five enthusiastic sailors head out to offshore waters to complete their SAS Day Skippers Licence (SAMSA Cat C: Sail & Power)  through Southern Yachting Academy in Knysna.
Congratulations to Sally-Ann Morris, St John Salisbury, Andrew Orpen, James Hutchison and Wendy Lochhead who all successfully completed the gruelling weeks theory and practical training and examinations. 
Now these guys have some stories to tell…. create your own story and register today with www.southernyachting.co.za!

Deckhand and deck officer jobs in the super and mega yacht industries across Europe, USA and Australasia, have attracted young South Africans for many years.  Southern Yachting Academy in Knysna, South Africa has become the ideal place to obtain a Short Range Certificate (VHF Radio License) and SAS Day Skipper (Sail/Power) License as the foundational 11 day training before then completing a RYA PB2 License and STCW Courses in Cape Town (+12 days).
Our seasoned Superyacht Captains will welcome you aboard for an experience of a lifetime and a positive step up into this exciting industry. 
​Call: +27 44 3823400    www.southernyachting.co.za