Maritime School of the West Indies IYT Courses
Maritime School of the West Indies & Ocean Racers Partnership
Since 2016, Ocean Racers has offered high-level ocean and inshore racing alongside offshore training programs to provide more access and opportunity in ocean racing. Our team has welcomed hundreds of sailors from around the world to train and race with us, many of whom have gone on to pursue professional careers in the industry and placement with top teams within The Ocean Race, IMOCA and America’s Cup.
To further support professional pathways in the industry, we have partnered with the Maritime School of the West Indies (MSWI) to offer our network a curated selection of courses and professional certifications. The Maritime School of the West Indies is the leading certifier for IYT certifications in the world. As the maritime industry converges in the Caribbean, MSWI has leveraged the elite skill and talent in the region to further train and support the next generation of professionals in the industry.
The Maritime School of the West Indies is located steps away from Simpson Bay, the leading super yacht port in the Caribbean. Learn from experienced professional sailors who have trained thousands of sailors from around the world to pursue excellence in their maritime careers. Choose from a variety of courses to satisfy offshore racing crew requirements or commercial licenses:
In partnership with the Maritime School of the West Indies, we offer mile-builders in alignment with MSWI’s Master of Yachts courses in St. Maarten. For those looking to pursue professional careers in the industry, you may also combine your mile-builder in a 3-week course package to include Master of Yachts Theory and Practical courses. At the conclusion of the 3 weeks, successful students will earn a Master of Yachts certification from IYT. If you are interested in our Ocean Racers MSWI Master of Yachts program, please inquire.
