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Ken Bracewell · 07-14-2008, 08:13 PM

My 2 cents is that MPT is predominantly attended by US yacht crew and the other school is primarily foreign crew. This isn't an endorsement or a recommendation in any way, but I (and all of my present and previous crew) have attended courses at MPT.
As for the Megayacht (I hate that word) crew course- if the curriculum has anything you don't already know, then take it if you have the time and the $$. Anything that can help build your resume would be a bonus. If I were looking at a deckies resume and he had a course like that listed, I would probably respect the commitment to the industry shown by taking the course.
All in all, it sounds like you have a good background with which to hit the ground running. Mechanical skills are a definite plus.
My advice on your schedule would be to make sure that you've finished all your courses (and count on a week of partying upon reaching Ft. Lauderdale for the first time too) by the beginning of October. You should then be able to find work on boats preparing for the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show (maybe even mine).
Best of luck to you.
Ken

07-14-2008, 08:13 PM	#2
Ken Bracewell Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 538	My 2 cents is that MPT is predominantly attended by US yacht crew and the other school is primarily foreign crew. This isn't an endorsement or a recommendation in any way, but I (and all of my present and previous crew) have attended courses at MPT. As for the Megayacht (I hate that word) crew course- if the curriculum has anything you don't already know, then take it if you have the time and the $$. Anything that can help build your resume would be a bonus. If I were looking at a deckies resume and he had a course like that listed, I would probably respect the commitment to the industry shown by taking the course. All in all, it sounds like you have a good background with which to hit the ground running. Mechanical skills are a definite plus. My advice on your schedule would be to make sure that you've finished all your courses (and count on a week of partying upon reaching Ft. Lauderdale for the first time too) by the beginning of October. You should then be able to find work on boats preparing for the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show (maybe even mine). Best of luck to you. Ken __________________ Never trust a captain who enjoys swimming!