What We Do · New to Yachting
Starting a career at sea? Start with the right information.
Getting into yachting can feel overwhelming when you're trying to figure out which courses to take, what documents you need, how much it will cost and where to begin.
There's plenty of information online, but knowing what applies to your circumstances is another story. It's easy to spend money on training before you've properly researched your options or to overlook the practical details involved in preparing for your first job.
Ready Set Assist helps aspiring yacht crew organise the administrative side of getting started, from understanding the steps involved to preparing your documents and planning your next moves.
Your first steps into yachting, with a little more direction and a lot more organisation.
Your first steps
EXAMPLE
[Intended role]
[Department]
Researched
[Training checklist]
[Courses to compare]
In progress
[Documents]
[Items still needed]
To do
Whether you're a school leaver exploring your options, considering a career change or a parent helping your child navigate the industry, we're here to make the process easier to understand.
New to the industry? Here's where to begin.
Understand the basics
Before spending money on courses or making big decisions, it's worth understanding how the industry works and what getting started may involve.
We help you organise your research around
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An introduction to the different departments onboard.
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Entry-level roles and the types of work involved.
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Common training and certification requirements to investigate.
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Medical and documentation requirements to confirm.
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The practical steps involved in preparing to apply for positions.
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Questions to ask training providers and potential employers.
We'll help you find relevant information and organise your next steps. Official requirements must always be confirmed with the appropriate maritime authority, training provider or employer.
Plan your training
Training is one of the biggest considerations when entering yachting. Before committing to a course, it's important to understand what it covers, whether it's relevant to your intended role and what other requirements may apply.
We can help you
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Research relevant course providers.
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Compare published course fees, dates and locations.
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Organise a training checklist.
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Plan potential courses around your budget and availability.
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Identify questions to ask before booking.
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Keep track of course bookings and supporting documents.
We won't tell you that you must buy a particular course without verifying the applicable requirements. Our role is to help you research and organise your options, not to replace official guidance.
Get your documents in order
Having your paperwork organised from the beginning makes it easier to prepare applications and keep track of your progress.
We can help you establish a digital filing system for documents such as
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Passport and identity documents.
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CV and professional profile.
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Training certificates and qualifications.
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Medical documentation.
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Relevant employment or reference records.
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Other supporting documents as you progress.
We'll also help you establish a simple checklist so you know which documents you've gathered and which still need attention.
Prepare your first yacht CV
Your first CV may look different from one belonging to an experienced yachtie, but it still needs to present your genuine experience, skills and relevant qualifications clearly.
We can help you organise your existing information, format your CV professionally or create a new CV through our separate CV creation service.
We'll work with the information you provide and won't invent yacht experience, qualifications or references.
Understand the costs involved
Getting started can involve several expenses, including training, medicals, travel, documentation and the cost of preparing for applications.
We can help you build a planning checklist and organise published cost information so you can understand the expenses you'll need to investigate before committing to anything.
Actual costs depend on your circumstances, training choices and requirements. We don't promise employment or a guaranteed return on money spent preparing for the industry.
Who is this for?
Aspiring yacht crew
You're interested in working on yachts but aren't sure what to do first. You want to research your options before committing time and money.
School leavers
You're exploring career options and want to understand what a career at sea involves, including the practical steps required to get started.
People considering a career change
You're looking at yachting as a new direction and need to understand the preparation, documentation and training that may be involved.
Parents & families
Someone you care about wants to enter the industry, and you'd like to understand the process, the costs involved and the practical realities of working at sea.
First-time applicants
You've already started researching courses or preparing your CV, but you need help bringing the information, documents and outstanding tasks together.
If you're interested in yachting but don't know where to start, you don't have to figure out every step at once. Start by getting the right information organised.
Choose your starting point
First Steps
€49
once-off
A practical starting point for aspiring crew who want help organising their initial research and understanding the administrative steps involved.
Includes
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An initial intake questionnaire.
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A discussion of your intended role or area of interest.
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A personalised administrative checklist.
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Research pointers for relevant training and documentation requirements.
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A list of questions to confirm with official authorities or training providers.
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Practical next steps based on the information gathered.
This service helps you organise your research and identify what to investigate next. It does not constitute a formal career assessment or guarantee that a particular training route is suitable for you.
Book First StepsNew Yachtie Setup
€79
once-off
For aspiring crew who are ready to start getting their paperwork organised.
Includes
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A structured digital folder system.
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A personalised document inventory.
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A checklist of documents gathered and outstanding.
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A basic certificate and medical tracking template, where relevant.
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Organisation of up to 10 supplied documents.
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A practical administrative to-do list for your next steps.
This service focuses on getting your records organised. It does not include full CV creation, course fees, medical appointments or formal verification of documents.
Set up my crew fileNeed help with your CV?
If you need a professional yacht CV written from scratch or substantially rewritten, explore our separate CV service.
Need help organising training?
If you've already identified the course or renewal you need, we can help research options and coordinate the administrative details.
Explore Courses & Certification RenewalsHow it works
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Tell us where you're starting
Complete a short intake form outlining your experience, intended role, current documents and the questions you need help with.
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We organise the information
We'll work through the agreed scope, help organise relevant information and identify the next administrative steps.
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Get your personalised checklist
You'll receive your agreed deliverables, including your checklist, organised documents or research summary.
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Take your next step
Use your checklist to continue researching, book relevant services or prepare your documents.
If you need further assistance, you can book individual services or explore ongoing crew admin support as your career develops.
A note for the parents
If your son or daughter is considering a career in yachting, it's worth understanding the industry before committing to significant training expenses.
Research the roles they're interested in, confirm training and medical requirements through appropriate official channels, and discuss the costs involved in getting started.
Yachting can offer exciting opportunities, but employment is never guaranteed simply because someone has completed a course or obtained a certificate.
Our Parents & Supporters resources are designed to help families understand the process and find reliable information before making decisions.
Important to know
Ready Set Assist provides administrative support, document organisation and research assistance. We are not a recruitment agency or training provider, and we do not guarantee employment.
Requirements can vary according to the intended role, vessel, flag state, employer and individual circumstances. Always confirm official training, medical and certification requirements with the relevant maritime authority, approved training provider or employer before booking courses or making significant financial commitments.
Our services do not include official certification, medical assessments, immigration decisions or verification of qualification eligibility.
Every yachtie starts somewhere.
You don't need to have everything figured out today. Start by understanding the process, organising your information and identifying the next steps that make sense for your circumstances.
Ready Set Assist is here to help with the paperwork and administration as you work towards your first opportunity at sea.
Your career's first mate, from the very beginning.
Let's get you started