YACHTMASTER QUALIFICATION - So you think you can SAIL? - The Paper Boat Project - Episode 1

[@Chillwabbitt]

Great first episode buddy! I love you flying our RSA flag high! RSA is one of the best places on earth to do a comprehensive sailing course for sure. We build em, sail em and teach people how to do it properly. Super proud of you right now. RYA yacht masters is not for sissies for sure. Congratulations Captain Leeu!

[@sailinginstructor]

Thanks so much Lindsay - I hope you have fun as we slave away on the boat!

[@richardealy435]

Congrats Stephan.... I'm so glad you've got another to influence the sailors amongst us, to learn more and more. I hope you remember that I've followed your journeys with Miss.. What's her Name?? and that I've seen the type sailor... and friend... that I'd like to sail with. You're doing a great job and I for one... am so proud of where you've been... and where. you're going. Lead on Mate... Capt'n Rick... Retired STT and BVI sailor for many years... now with my "Last Mate"... happy in Mississippi, USA.. I'm with you Stephan... Let's go!

[@np939427a]

Good to see captain BBQ is back :) Some say this man can sail with one hand and hog roast a zebra on the other!

[@sailinginstructor]

Wahahahahahaha Shaun I have not laughed at a comment this much in I think ever!!! This made my day bud!

[@AquaPixMedia]

Hi Stefan, really like your new format. You certainly know how to tell stories and keep us viewers engaged. Good stuff. Keep em coming bro👍

[@sailinginstructor]

Thx thats a great compliment!

[@erickfauscette559]

Glad your back! Always making interesting videos and I look forward to more.

[@norcaldave9904]

Welcome back Stefan! Thanks for sharing.

[@SV-DEDICATED]

Episode 1. We begin. & you start by getting exceptionally qualified. Great and congrats.

[@sailinginstructor]

Thanks Roger!

[@alicecoppers8980]

I am so happy you are back. I am paying God back for saying my sons life this year when he had a brain tumor. I was told to help the children by using my organic medicine for mental health. If I do this for a couple yrs then I can sail around the world. Being Native American I must keep my Karma good.

[@sailinginstructor]

So nice to see your comment here! Paying it forward will always create amazing Karma! You are amazing!

[@melee401]

This is where the rubber meets the road baby! All this stuff is what is needed to do well and SAFE in the industry. No sounds in this world decent ear plugs won't tend to. Glad to see you getting even more serious about the craft, the art, the industry my friend.

[@sailinginstructor]

Thanks Spencer! Very true words!

[@petegreaves3283]

Glad to see you!! Great video.. Ready to see the adventure unfold as we ride along with you. Always like the DIY projects you tackle. Great stuff keep it up, keep em coming. Fair winds and following sea my friend.

[@sailinginstructor]

Thanks Pete!!! Appreciate your comment - this is a journey I need you to help me on! Keep your ideas and suggestions coming! ✌🏻⛵️

[@alibouhaddou5233]

Great video, awesome vibes ! thanks

[@WolvesWest]

Yes! Awesome to see a Stefan video

[@Santorini_DaNFTGoat]

Brilliant video Captain Leeu , see you next week

[@zirania6895]

Awsome first episode! Nice to look at some sunny weather when its cold, wet and dark here in Sweden. Looking forward to the next episode!!

[@sailinginstructor]

❤️✌🏻🙏🏻⛵️

[@Cap513]

Captain Leeu, you are one busy sailor mate! These videos are very informational, & very interesting. Thanks for Sharing Brother Fair Winds

[@mikeh720]

Stuart, Mr Loxton, this trivia geek thanks you for that little token of knowledge regarding tuna!

[@mariepavone6000]

So glad you are back, missed you!

[@sailinginstructor]

Thanks Marie!!

[@lentongrovetrust5201]

Just have to love the new format, enjoy the yacht master, did mine many years ago had huge fun on the east coast. You seem very relaxed now just like farnies should be.

[@davidmelanson3658]

Great Content can't wait to see more!

[@garywagner9942]

Great content.. I’m from Cape Town.. I sailed dinghy’s.. I was a naval cadet at TS Woltemade lakeside.. now that I’m almost a old man I want to take the yacht masters ocean because I want to get my own yacht someday..lol soon I’m gonna save like crazy…

[@parkerfilms1]

Great stuff Stefan! Well done. Looking forward to watching your adventures.

[@sailinginstructor]

Thanks bud!

[@ViajerosPorMaryTierra]

I got my RYA Offshore in 2018, and glad i did, as up to then i had a Profesional Captain licence, but from Spain, which is not recognized internationally. ⛵🙏🏻❤️🏴‍☠️🦜🍻⚓

[@cnc75adventures49]

So excited for this journey sailing will be my retirement but never sail just power boating so this is a great start for the new channel let’s do this👍👍

[@sailinginstructor]

Thanks Chad!! Lets go! 😀

[@mikelaz1328]

This is dope bro. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for.

[@sailinginstructor]

Glad you are loving it! Its going to be a wild ride brother!! Hold on tight!

[@claussalt4140]

I’m learning on the Solent in the UK. I can just imagine how the instructors there would react to me filming, and us all not wearing life jackets! Thankyou for sharing.

[@sailinginstructor]

They weren’t too happy with it but I pursue!

[@SVImpavidus]

Mate, a great first episode! RYA Yachtmaster is tough. The theory ensures you can sail any ocean, any time anywhere. If it was easy it would not be so highly rated around the globe. The practical ensures you as the skipper are competent to manage the boat and crew in all conditions on various boats regardless. If It were easy, anyone could do it. I did mine back in 1983 It was very different then. Cindy did hers in 1996 again a different world. Its great that you are bringing this knowledge and education to folks. Its not all flat seas and bikinis. Fair play to you. Looking forward to your next..... Sail Safe. Ant, Cid & the Pooch crew.

[@sailinginstructor]

You could not be more right! Thanks so much for sharing! See you out there some day!

[@allynonderdonk7577]

Lookin good there man!!! My wife says just make sure your shoestrings(and shoes) match when captaining yachts! ;)

[@sailinginstructor]

Wahahahaha! I cant believe you saw that... Ive done that on purpose because I love being different- Tell your wife Ill remember to change it back before I apply for a job!

[@allynonderdonk7577]

@@sailinginstructor When we met you in Annapolis, it is the first thing my wife noticed. Personally I think a man should wear whatever color shoestring he wants, wherever he wants.

[@chrisstephen4563]

Well done Stefan. I’m busy doing my RYA Yachtmasters theory online. It sure is a lot of work. Also difficult when you have to figure things out on your own.

[@sailinginstructor]

Hi Chris, to be honest I don’t think that I would be able to do the course online there are so much that you need to learn and if you have somebody showing you the chart work it just makes it so much easier. If you need a hand however send me an email and I’ll try and help you if you get stuck

[@chrisstephen4563]

The Paper Boat Project . Thanks Stefan. Will do. Did my SAS Day skippers in Durban. A lot of the Yachtmaster theory is revision of Day Skippers, and then some.

[@percivalhowell7516]

Enjoying your new channel. You seem happier & closer to your vision. Again, good call moving in your own direction... weight gone... lol

[@sailinginstructor]

Means alot thanks!

[@CapWalks1]

Nice clog. Sailing is my life too. The last time I passed off your hometown was as chief officer of a VLCC many years ago.

[@sailinginstructor]

Oh wow that interesting!

[@bonniecavanaughsvcontent3565]

Good to see you again... follow your dreams hon... I like you, bought the boat of my dreams, 47' vegabound ketch, but I e never sailed before, learning under fire... I'd luv to have you on my boat, I'm leaving in a few days from Hampton Virginia, heading for the Caribbean islands, Dominican republic, and Grenada... add a hard Dodger to my boat, then continue around the globe, passing south Africa to Thailand, Australia and Hawaii before finishing up in Seattle Washington, on the west coast of America... if your Intrested I'd love to have someone like you aboard... I'll be a good student, fair winds hon... my offer stands...

[@sailinginstructor]

Send me an email [e-mail] id love to come and help ✌🏻❤️⛵️

[@parkerfilms1]

Those are great boats! Well done!

[@samwhitehead7695]

So now you know variation, and deviation, to find your true course, But east is least, and west is best, I love that you have taken yourself from the fun side of sailing, and waypoints, Its great fun when you have to fix yourself on the chart, I am pleased you are doing what you want to know, I will be happy to welcome you to cairns in Australia, You are welcome, cheers Brother.

[@sailinginstructor]

Thanks so much! And yes - so much to learn hey!

[@samwhitehead7695]

@@sailinginstructor Yes there is, But you have the mind of an explorer , You cannot be stopped, Well done Stefan I love your energy, That is what will serve you all your life, Regards Sam.

[@maryetdave]

Really happy to see you again on KZbin 💪

[@christopherneil988]

You got this nailed Stefan! You are a Captain young man.

[@sailinginstructor]

Thanks so much!!

[@andreasweber5638]

Bloody awesome content. I like the way you approach any tasks. And I’m looking forward to see more videos in future. Cool to have you back

[@sailinginstructor]

Brother! Your comment makes me smile! Happy to have you here! This is our journey together! Enjoy it!

[@jedi201]

Great to see you back

[@kirenireves]

Glad to see you back making videos!

[@sailinginstructor]

Thanks bud! Come along and lets do this together!!

[@jonnorousseau3096]

I'm doing my RYA day skippers course at ocean star starting on the 3rd February, I'm sailing up to Cape Town from PE on a Simonis designed Robertson and Caine custom built 64' retired Cape to Rio boat😁😁😁.

[@sailinginstructor]

Thats great! Be sure to tell Stuart Loxton you found him from my channel and he will give you special treatment! 😀✌🏻⛵️

[@jonnorousseau3096]

@@sailinginstructor I will be sure to

[@jonnorousseau3096]

@@sailinginstructor correct me if I'm wrong but that boat looks distinctly like a Lavranos L34'????

[@nancykisser]

So real, thank you! You are living bravely! Way to go 🙌

[@sailinginstructor]

Thanks Nancy!

[@donb4386]

Glad to see you’re back and getting started on the right tack. I don’t care to throw shade at your first episode but I heard a lot of what you are going to do and what you are going to learn but very little of substance. Given this is your initial episode that’s entirely fair. The Yachtmasters certification is an important credential and I hope you will fill us in on the details of the curriculum. If you do please don’t assume we know anything (ok maybe not too basic) cuz as you pointed out, we don’t know what we don’t know. Good luck.

[@carlaschroeder7637]

You are such an inspiration

[@LearnToSailMexico]

It’s worth mentioning that, although you’re paying for a course through a training school, people can take the theory training online (especially convenient for already experienced sailors, and those who thrive with self-directed study), and then schedule the 2-day practical on your own vessel with a qualified examiner. It’s not necessarily as involved as the specific course you’re taking; however, if one has the means and there’s a reputable training academy around, there are certainly many benefits to the peer to peer learning environment. Cheers 🍻

[@JamesTrue]

Cool! Didn't know that, thanks

[@txhypnotist]

The B,U,M.S. Sent me over here. Enjoyed seeing you on there YT Channel.

[@howardmann7461]

Me too. Thanks Joel and Michel!!

[@martinrouen]

I did my YM Offshore theory in 2018. I probably need to do it again! !

[@sailinginstructor]

Just do a refresher Martin!

[@rickgarland8543]

So looking forward to this series

[@sailinginstructor]

Its going to be epic my friend! Come with me and have some fun!

[@thechrisp1800]

Like the video. I've just started my sailing education but plan to get my Captains license as well.

[@sailinginstructor]

Well done and good luck!!

[@thechrisp1800]

@@sailinginstructor good luck with this next step in your journey! May it be a long and happy one.

[@toddlarko8973]

The sun fish (opha)is the only warm blooded fish. Tuna and some sharks can warm muscle, sail fish can warm eye's and brain. It quite interesting. Full on learning you did.

[@sailinginstructor]

Thats quite interesting! Thanks for sharing, you sound like a fountain of knowledge! Please share more on the episodes to come!

[@Not2Faraway]

Welcome back to sunny South Africa. Its great that you are doing your own thing!! Would love to meet up and pick you brain if you are keen? Braai and beer is being used as bait!!

[@sailinginstructor]

Im here for two more weeks!

[@Not2Faraway]

@@sailinginstructor in Langebaan or Cape Town? Braai at the Royal Cape?

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

Oh know ,now you have legal responsibilities. I thought the yacht masters course was longer. When I did my Master 5 , we had to have 900 sea days on commercial craft and some of it could be on pleasure craft but not much. We also had to have log books. Also my Master 5 course was 6 weeks only and all in a class room. Just wondering because I was thinking of doing my yacht Master as well and wanted to know what you have to do or have before you can do the course. By the way, when I received my Master 5, I was made first officer on a 250 t 45 m three masted tall ship .

[@sailinginstructor]

Thing is that this course has alot of emphasis on the practical side of things. About two weeks of theory crambed into one week and then two weeks of full day sailing everyday and then a two day practical on the water exam. Very intense!

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

The Paper Boat Project , interesting, when you finish how big a boat can you be Master of ? And how far offshore can you go as I am thinking about doing it and dose your ticket allowed you to be Master in other countries?

[@ViajerosPorMaryTierra]

​@@CaptMarkSVAlcinaHi, yo can skipper a sailboat up to 200GT ,and sail internationally unlimited for personal use of the boat, and professionally with commercial endorsement, up to 160nm off shore. 🙏🏻⛵❤️🍻🏴‍☠️

[@sailingavocet]

your back! It has been so long!

[@sailinginstructor]

I know but Im here to stay! Come with me! 🥳✌🏻⛵️

[@sailingavocet]

@@sailinginstructor glad to hear it! Maybe we will meet you on the water!

[@bertram5798]

Wooooot?! His back is long? Can't see that in the video ...

[@ourplanetearth1746]

Hi Kaptein leeu love jou videos. Keep posting !

[@carlaschroeder7637]

Any tips for doing your RYA Day Skippers?

[@DarthGnomian]

Hi Stefan, is this the yachtmaster offshore that you're doing or the oceans? If not one of those can you go into more detail about the specifics of the course and what the resulting qualifications allow you to do for work? Thank you.

[@sailinginstructor]

Its the Offshore qualification and allows you to skipper a 200 ton boat

[@harryweyer2174]

My goodness it sounds like the eight week coxswains course jammed into two weeks with the final test,Brian sounds sensible,knowledgeable.

[@sailinginstructor]

It is quite jam packed!

[@bdjm8595]

Seems like a really comprehensive course!!!

[@wheminghou]

I was lucky to learn charting and dead reckoning at 120kts so working at 8kts now is a breeze

[@sailinginstructor]

Oh wow! You need to come teach me a thing or two then!

[@wheminghou]

@@sailinginstructor anything is intimidating when you start out. When I started landing planes at 70kts I didn't understand how it would be possible to handle faster, but now 200kts is boring.

[@kz4506]

Good vid but looking to see you going off shore. These wall stickers are good but it’s time on the water that’s makes the sailor

[@sailinginstructor]

Very true - but Ive sailed many miles offshore, my family circumnavigated our sailboat three times and I started joining for legs of the trips at the age of 18. I also single handedly sailed many passages - that is what has qualified me to be able to do this course.

[@kz4506]

The Paper Boat Project agreed but you don’t need it then

[@heidiheiberg1531]

Love the blue shirt

[@johanmarais4179]

Great video!

[@harryweyer2174]

I’ve noticed as this is a training video a few errors with your Captains handling of the vessel and crew,firstly there are no life lines on deck,secondly you don’t wear a harness or PDF for offshore ,can this be rectified or explained?This is an instructional video for ocean going Masters correct?oooops.

[@sailinginstructor]

Hi Harry - thanks for the observation. This is a training vessel. Secondly We were not offshore and not required to wear PFD’s - Also we were quite skilled sailors and a Offshore Master as an Instructor so in the said conditions if someone were to fall overboard that might just have been a good man overboard real life situation. Also no its not really a training video, merely my experience doing my offshore master ticket. Thanks for commenting. Stef

[@sailinginstructor]

Its PFD Aub - Not PDF 😀

[@harryweyer2174]

The Paper Boat Project yeah correct my screw up,cheers

[@LearnToSailMexico]

You know when you’re learning to swim, you don’t wear a lifejacket, right? Lol

[@alanpiper9614]

Gday Stefan, are you going to get your Yacht master Ocean certification afterwards once you have the hours logged?

[@sailinginstructor]

Yes sir that is the plan!

[@alanpiper9614]

The Paper Boat Project great stuff Stefan mate. You are going to be an excellent sailor and master, I'd be more than happy to crew with you if you need help from an old fart😂. You are setting an excellent example to the other "newbie sailors" that are taking the plunge on how it should be done. Get some hands on experience then go and do the proper training, you've done it the right way mate👍 Hope this channel grows big time, you deserve it, an honest, humble bloke. Will be following you from Perth 🍻🍻

[@aidanhill]

How come you left the other boat?

[@sailinginstructor]

Hi Aiden, which boat are you refering too?

[@Vanuska1980]

Love it! Gooi mielies kwagga

[@sailinginstructor]

Jou ysterrrrr! Lief vir jou!

[@gking5522]

Stefan, So I've been watching since SMLS. Who the hell is "Captain Leeu"? Glad to see you back in the 'saddle' cowboy! (confusing, ain't it?) ;8>) SV Intuition

[@sailinginstructor]

Hey Mr King! I was dubbed Captain Leeu by the sailing community at some point and I guess it just stuck! Happy to have you visiting here!

[@cosmosradio]

What books are you studying with?

[@sailinginstructor]

The RYA Dayskipper and All the other RYA manuals...

[@MrZebula]

Loop oop pappie, jy inspire baie mense

[@sailinginstructor]

Dankie my vriend!!

[@clairepapadatos1116]

PS You've got a fudging beautiful ship!

[@Gamecockinnc1]

Stefan don’t mean to be rude but is that a mole on your right cheek? If so have it checked out. Congratulations on passing your Yacht Master exams.

[@sailinginstructor]

Jip - Its all good thanks! Actually did have it checked out with a Dermatologist in Cape Town! 😀⛵️😎

[@donaldsmith3337]

I took the liberty of posting a comment on "gosea,smls" video as to where people can find you lol Sterkte boet.

[@sailinginstructor]

Hahaha thats funny! ✌🏻⛵️🇿🇦

[@rws210]

I little too much rushed thur the training. Needed more light hearted moments.. came across. Stressed , dreary , much of the time. . I could be like all the other comments , and blow sunshine at you. . But . Hopeimg you will welcome honest, construction criticism. I'm a supporter my mate. But, sincerely wanting to help. . I understand you got a busy week. I liked being taken along. . But it needed more of the learning points. Bended in with jolly periods.. more personal connection with the audience, and people,in the video.. .

[@sailinginstructor]

Thanks Robert! It was a very stressful week so I think what you see is just what it was - stressful and dreary 😀

[@rws210]

@@sailinginstructor and congrats on finishing the course. Can't wait to follow along on your sailing and outback adventures. ....and al tho a little critical on my review. I would terrible hurt to not be able able to join you on your next leg of the Journey .

[@rws210]

Your boat in the dominion Republic we need an update on what your plans are as far as going back aboard it .

[@clairepapadatos1116]

Whoops, wrong vlog😄😂

[@andrewchristopher7138]

Hi

[@sailinginstructor]

Yo! Whatsuuuup! Lets do this bud!

[@GEORGIANBAYNEWS]

#2020ROCKS

[@gregorywells9777]

It's been too long!!!!!!

[@sailinginstructor]

Haha Greg - Dont worry Im here to stay! Nice to see your comment here!

[@msseasailor5731]

Great video!