We find that there is so few proper wine training available for yacht crew. On yachts, the calibre of wines tends to be high – and so do client expectations! In 2006 we became the first company to bring the internationally-recognised WSET® wine courses to yachting, and since then we have trained several hundred Stewardesses, Stewards and Captains. It is very rewarding to be able to contribute to a newfound passion in some of our students – several of whom have decided to pursue careers in the wine industry after yachting!

4 Reasons to attend a wine training course:

There are plenty of good reasons to study a wine course, both personal and professional. Here are just five that we hope will do a little to convince you:

1.  Feel more confident serving wine in front of guests. We understand that wine can sometimes be an intimidating and daunting subject. With so many different regions, grapes, confusing labels and vintages, it is easy to get confused. You may be serving some of the world’s most expensive wine to some of the world’s richest people. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to serve wine correctly, accurately answer guests’ questions and successfully pair wine with food? These courses will give you the knowledge to do this with much more confidence.

2.  Feel more confident buying wine and managing stock. Many Stewards and Stewardesses are responsible for large wine budgets, yet can feel out of their depth. Learning about wine can help you keep a better wine inventory, and to understand that inventory better. You will come to understand which wines are best for drinking young or may need to be used quickly, such as Pinot Grigio and Provence rosé. Your geographical location may preclude you from sourcing a specific wine your guest has requested, but you can develop the knowledge and skills to be able to recommend a valid alternative.

3.  You will have the opportunity to taste lots of delicious wine. For example, we usually try around 30 wines from around the world during a course. Experience new wine tastes, learn stories about the wines and maybe even find a new favourite. Every student ends the course liking something very surprising.

4.  Impress your friends and family with your new knowledge! Nearly everyone is amazed when they find out that you have “studied wine”. Without doubt, everyone will be handing you the wine list when you go to a restaurant and asking you for the latest recommendations!

We hope to see you for some wine training soon!