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Matthias has completed The Yachter’s Master 200 GT Captain training.
A lifelong enthusiast of the sea, he is currently training to become a naval engineer. He is putting this training into practice at Monaco Marine in La Ciotat, with a major project he has been spearheading for several months.
He shares with us his experience of the Master 200 GT Captain training course, its benefits for his business and his future career plans.
Testimonial by Matthias
The Yachter: “What training did you receive at The Yachter?”
Matthias: “I took a 200 GT master’s course at The Yachter.”
The Yachter: “What motivated your desire/need to take the Captain Master 200 GT course at The Yachter?”
Matthias: “It’s the fact that I can get this diploma with distance learning courses, which has enabled me to continue my engineering studies at the same time.”
The Yachter: “Why did you choose The Yachter?”
Matthias: “For the quality of the teaching and the teaching tools/supports.”
The Yachter: “What were the three things you liked best about training at The Yachter?”
Matthias: “Discovering the ‘profession’, helping each other and sharing skills during practice periods.”
The Yachter: “What would be the most important thing for you to recommend The Yachter to other sailors like yourself?”
Matthias: “The ‘short’ distance learning course.”
The Yachter: “What are your plans now?”
Matthias: “I have a professional project in collaboration with my school: the design and manufacture of specific tooling to facilitate the maintenance of shaft lines on yachts (60m +). My aim is to combine my technical background as an engineer, to be able to manage a shipyard period, to understand/master and be able to intervene on mechanical systems. And my “sailor” background, navigation. In short, to manage my boat from A to Z.”

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Do you own a boat and want to comply with maritime regulations so you can sail with peace of mind? Or perhaps you dream of becoming a professional skipper and working in the yachting industry?
Are you considering a career change in the maritime sector, or do you simply want to acquire new skills to pilot higher category boats? Whatever your ambition, The Yachter can help you succeed!
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