"From the galley to the deck, MYA helped me turn my maritime dream into reality!" As a chef looking to transition into the yachting and maritime industry, I enrolled in the Deckhand Course, International Harbour Operations, and Mileage Building at Mossel Bay Yachting Academy (MYA). The experience was absolutely incredible! To gain hands-on customer service experience, I worked aboard White Shark Africa’s vessel, where I learned how to interact with guests in a professional marine environment. The MYA team went above and beyond—not only did they train me in essential deckhand skills, but they also helped me secure my Seaman’s Book and fine-tune my CV. Thanks to their guidance, I landed a job just one month after completing my training as the Head Chef on a large commercial drilling vessel! MYA provides real-world skills, industry connections, and invaluable career support. I highly recommend them to anyone serious about building a career at sea.