Internationally recognised RYA training and SAMSA-accredited SRC training in Hermanus, near Cape Town.

Internationally recognised RYA and SAMSA training in Hermanus, near Cape Town. Small classes. Maximum practical time. Real-world experience.

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WHY TRAIN WITH NEPTUNE?

SMALL CLASSES

MAXIMUM PRACTICAL TIME

EXPERIENCED
RYA INSTRUCTORS

More individual attention and greater hands-on training time.

Build confidence through real boat handling in a working harbour.

Learn from instructors with extensive commercial and practical experience.

NOW SAMSA ACCREDITED

SAMSA
SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATE TRAINING

Neptune’s Nautical Academy is now accredited to provide SAMSA Short Range Certificate training in Hermanus. Build the practical marine VHF and DSC radio skills required for safe communication in South African waters.

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CHOOSE YOUR COURSE

Practical marine training through internationally recognised RYA courses and SAMSA-accredited certification for aspiring maritime professionals, superyacht crew and recreational boaters.

RYA Powerboat Level 2

2 DAYS | R6,000

Two days of hands-on powerboat training covering close-quarters manoeuvres, docking, anchoring, man overboard recovery, planing-speed handling and basic navigation.

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RYA PWC Proficiency

1 DAY | R4,000

Build the skills and confidence to operate a personal watercraft safely, including slow-speed control, stopping, manoeuvring, reboarding, towing and high-speed handling.

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RYA SRC Marine Radio (International)

1 DAY | R2,000 | EXAM FEE EXCLUDED

Learn to operate a marine VHF/DSC radio and correctly make routine, distress, urgency and safety communications.

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SAMSA Short Range Certificate (SRC) (Local)

1 DAY | R1950 | SAMSA REGISTRATION FEE EXCLUDED

Complete practical marine VHF/DSC radio training covering routine, distress, urgency and safety communications for South African waters.

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TRAINING FOR ASPIRING SUPERYACHT CREW

Build the practical qualifications and confidence needed to begin working aboard yachts. Explore our recommended RYA training pathway for aspiring superyacht crew in South Africa.

SUPERYACHT CREW TRAINING

Our Story

PRACTICAL TRAINING BUILT ON REAL EXPERIENCE

Based at Hermanus New Harbour, Neptune’s Nautical Academy is an accredited maritime training centre offering internationally recognised RYA Powerboat Level 2, PWC Proficiency and SRC Marine Radio courses, together with SAMSA-accredited Short Range Certificate training.

Led by Chief Instructor Marx Mohr, with more than 18 years of commercial experience on the water, our courses combine approved training requirements with practical experience gained in real operating conditions. As part of the Neptune group, our students receive hands-on training rooted in active marine operations—not only classroom theory.

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