White motor yacht anchored in a clear turquoise Mediterranean cove

South Africa → Antibes

Start Smart.
Arrive Ready.

Honest preparation and hands-on support for starting your yacht career in Antibes.

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South Africa to Antibes

Clear, upfront pricing

Personal on-the-ground support

Honest, realistic guidance

Boats • People • Adventures • A Brighter You

A clearer way to begin

Starting your yacht career can be more achievable than you think.

YachtStart combines practical preparation, visa assistance, travel arrangements and personal support in Antibes into one clear, affordable journey.

Prepare properly

Practical readiness, honest feedback and a clear plan before you book.

Travel with clarity

Understand your visa steps, likely costs and travel responsibilities.

Arrive supported

Get personal guidance as you begin the real work of finding opportunities.

Same Routine? Or Sea You Soon?

Choose your level of support

Practical help, clearly priced.

Start with the part of the journey where you need the most confidence.

Visa Assist

R3,950

Personal visa checklist
Capago coordination
Legitimate provisional itineraries
Application and document guidance

Consular and Capago fees are separate. Approval is solely at the consulate’s discretion.

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Best value

Complete YachtStart Antibes Package

R39,900

Everything in Visa Assist
One-way economy flight Cape Town to Nice
Two weeks of crew-house accommodation
Two weeks of personal support from Devlin
CV, dockwalking and application guidance

Excludes yacht training and certification. Employment and visa approval are not guaranteed.

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2027 Launch Offer

Secure the Complete YachtStart Antibes Package by 31 December 2026 and pay R34,900 instead of R39,900.

R39,900R34,900

Save R5,000 while securing your preparation, one-way flight to Nice, two weeks of crew-house accommodation and personal support in Antibes.

Claim the Launch Offer

Available to clients who complete their booking and required payment by 31 December 2026. Travel dates and supplier availability remain subject to confirmation.

How it works

A practical route from enquiry to Antibes.

2027 intake dates coming soon

Enquire

Tell us where you are in your journey.

Free consultation

Speak openly about goals, readiness and budget.

Assessment and plan

Get honest recommendations and clear next steps.

Prepare and travel

Complete the work before departure.

Arrive ready

Begin your Antibes job search with support.

Devlin Jordaan

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Lived experience

Meet Devlin

Built from lived experience.

YachtStart was founded by Devlin Jordaan, Founder and Yacht-Career Mentor, to give aspiring South African crew grounded guidance for arriving in Antibes.