Our Partners

With the support of incredible organizations within maritime, our recipeints will benefit from the support of industry experts, providing a direct, supported entry into their chosen field

Yacht Crew Recruitment & Training is the only company in the industry that manages the entire crew life cycle. From attracting the best talent, to managing the recruitment process, delivering exceptional training, human resources and ongoing career development.

With more than 15 years experience, YCRT is made up of recruitment specialists The Crew Hunter, training provider The Crew Academy, land-based services provided by Exclusive Household Cavalry and innovative learning platforms on kelp.

YCRT has been a staunch supporter of BOW since its inception, and each branch of the company truly embodies what BOW stands for. With a global reach and industry wide partners, YCRT is a true industry leader with industry advancement at the core of it all.

kelp. is the largest collection of skills training courses for yachting professionals, with a wide range of accredited courses from safety training to advanced skill development, available on demand. BOW recipients will have two year subscription access with over 1,000 e-Learning modules.

The Yacht Charter Training Academy offers the only professional certification training designed specifically for crew new to working in the 40-70ft midsized charter yacht industry. We emphasize career progression and essential everyday skills for all roles including chefs, skippers, and third crew members. These skills include planning and executing charters, basic vessel maintenance, and succeeding in small teams. YCTA prepares crew for the real challenges they will face, by teaching them how to adapt to their circumstances. This provides our graduates with the independence and versatility that is essential to success in this rewarding career.

OnDeck is a leading RYA and MCA accredited training center in Antigua, with a range of both theory and practical training for our candidates. Located in beautiful English Harbour, Antigua, OnDeck boasts modern boats, expert trainers, and incredible waters to provide candidates with training from novice through to Ocean Yacht Master. Given its home in one of the most popular yachting destinations in the world, OnDeck is in the middle of the action, giving students the ability to transition smoothly from school, straight on board.

Our list of partners is ever growing, and we invite educational instutions and industry organizations to join in our mission to change lives.

The United Kingdom Sailing Academy is a premier maritime training academy in Cowes, Isle of Wight, providing top tier training for established and aspiring yachting professionals & expanding into the commercial sector. Training programmes range from singular courses to their 5 year Cadetship, bringing students through to Officer of the Watch 3000. They attend not only to the educational needs of students, but crew welfare and lifelong alumni support is at the core of their ethos. UKSA provides student accommodation during training, providing an immersive experience into maritime life. As a non-profit, UKSA does incredible work providing funding for career pathways to young adults from adverse backgrounds.

ESCA Chefs is a training academy dedicated to advancing the standards of excellence on board. They provide training for the functional realities of chefs at sea, as well as placement and recruiting services. Training covers galley systems, provisioning discipline, structured menu planning, decision-making under constraint, and professional conduct. Chefs are prepared not just to cook well, but to operate reliably. In the recruiting sector, ESCA provides ongoing support to captains and chefs to ensure a smooth transition onboard.

Professional Yacht Training USA (a.k.a. PYTUSA) was established in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in April, 2013. Since then, we have brought our unique and effective approach to yacht crew training to those that wish to get a foothold with a yachting career. Similarly, our courses are also designed and suited to those that wish, or are required, to extend their certified skill sets for a career to work on a yacht around the world.

As our commercial maritime education partner, Maritime Professional Training is a leading institution offering both MCA and USCG accredited courses. Their expansive Fort Lauderdale campus is in a leading maritime hub, and includes the latest technologies in SMART classrooms, realistic engineering and training labs, waterside training facilities, as well as 3 Full Mission bridge simulators. Our candidates will benefit from the guidance of onsite counsellors, and its proximity to South Florida's many ports gives proximity to the work force