THE YACHT PURSER
The Ultimate Yacht Purser Course
MEET THE FOUNDER
Coach | Trainer | Mentor | Founder of the Ultimate Yacht Purser Course
Sandra Jordaan
Sandra's yachting experience spans over ten years travelling extensively to over 60 countries and all seven continents while working onboard private, charter and explorer yachts up to 91m, as a chief stewardess and purser.
Sandra has several yachting career highlights, including managing an 8-month refit as a purser, hosting royalty, presidents, celebrities and oligarchs on board (requiring extensive protocols), working at a yacht management company in Monaco, successfully completing a 72 day continuous Russian charter (with no preference sheets), navigating to the most remote corners of the earth and forging the most incredible friendships along the way.
Between yachting and extensive studies, Sandra edited a financial magazine called Enterprise Risk on how to prevent, mitigate, and insure business risk and facilitated large conferences and events. Sandra holds the following professional qualifications:
Strategic Intervention Coach (Core 100 Life Coaching through Robbins-Madanes Training) with Tony Robbins as a teacher
Superyacht Management Diploma (MTA, UK)
Postgraduate Diploma in Management, Tourism (UCT, South Africa)
Bachelor of Business Science, Accounting, Law and Economics (UCT, South Africa)
Masters Level Project Management Course (UCT, South Africa)
WORDS I LIVE BY
“You either win or learn”
Why become a Yacht Purser?
If you are an experienced yachtie who is organized, has good communication skills, and understands that with great power comes great responsibility, then becoming a yacht purser may be a good idea for you. A yacht purser holds an exclusive and prestigious position onboard the world's finest mega yachts and giga yachts. Similar to a conductor of an orchestra, the yacht purser is the executive officer onboard who ensures that every department shines and thrives. A yacht purser is like a COO/CFO in one and liaises with yacht authority figures, guests, agents, brokers and is the first line of contact for the vessel.
What is a Yacht Purser?
A Yacht Purser is the administrative hub onboard a yacht, which is generally larger than 65m. This person works closely with and reports directly to the Captain in all aspects of the vessel, crew, and guest administration and logistics. Principally charged with the accounts onboard, their duties will include but not limited to: vessel clearance into ports, contracts, insurance, visas, transportation, secretarial duties, destination management, and concierge services, assisting the Captain with maritime legalities, orchestrating shipyard periods, and refits, ensuring the yacht's policies are adhered to, liaising with management companies, owners, agents, the flag state, shipyards and officials. A brilliant communicator, computer literate, and proficient in administration with a solid understanding of maritime legalities and accounting practices, the Purser is the go-to person for all yacht related management tasks.
Yacht Pursers should hold the IAMI G.U.E.S.T. Purser Certificate (introduced in 2020) and with enough sea time and an appropriate Leadership course, the IAMI Purser CoC.
With the rise of self-publishing, it is important to seek out accredited courses to ensure that the information you learn has been verified, trainers assessed and your certificate recognised in the industry.
CATCH YACHT PURSER
AT THE YACHTIE NETWORK EVENT!
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow yachties and advance your career in the industry! RSVP now to secure your spot at this exciting event!
March 25, 2023 - 4:30 PM - Kapstadt Brauhaus, V&A Waterfront Cape Town
