Zephyr Yachting France
Zephyr provide a full range of courses to accommodate complete beginners looking for their powerboat level 2 certificate for leisure use or looking for their professional Yachtmaster at their Sea School in Antibes, France.
STCW Training Centres
Zephyr Yachting France have their training centre located in Antibes, France.
Customer Reviews
Zephyr Yachting France reviews as published on Google:
Giulia Viaggi
Good morning,
there were some misunderstandings with the school and I am not very happy with how the situation was handled in the case of the STCW refresher course.
But I would also like to thank Instructor Phil of the Power boat level 2 course for his professionalism and good experience.Alfie Grummet
Did my PB2 with Pete as the instructor. Very patient and straight forward teacher, always calm and helps you feel confident on the water. Pete’s been in the yachting industry for years and years so he’s full of knowledge and is happy to share it! Great bloke and even better teacher. Cheers for an awesome 2 days! Highly recommend doing your PB2 with Pete at Zephyr.
CHRIS SHOW TV
Did the day skipper practical. The instructor is an expert at guiding, the best I have ever seen in yachting industry. Went from not knowing how to operate a twin engine 6 tons , aprox 10 meter boat to being able to dock it anywhere in the marina(alongside using 2 engines, 1 engine and between 2 boats with very little free space left, just enough to fit the boat in its berth) in different weather conditions, sea states. Many thanks, and I really recommend the sevices from ZEPHYR yachting. Also many thanks to Pete for giving me feedback based on his yachting experiences,througout the last day of the course and also thanks to zephyr team(including Sally) for being so kind.
William de Jesus
Amazing team and an unforgettable experience! We did our Powerboat Level 2 license and are looking forward to navigating on our own soon! Two days is a perfect duration to fit our schedule and give us enough time to practice and get comfortable with the boat. See you soon on the water!
кинг ок
I took the power boat level 2 courses at the Zephyr yacht school in Antibes. For me, it was a truly amazing and positive experience learning the basics of boat control. The teacher Pete is a very experienced and pleasant captain both as a person and a professional, all the theory was explained in an understandable language, and enough time was devoted to training practical skills in maneuvering and controlling a powerboat on the water. As a result of the classes, I acquired all the skills I need for my job. I will definitely choose this school for further training in the future and recommend it to anyone who wants to get not only a certificate but also confident skills.
Best regards
Okpokh KingJess Steele
Best course I've ever done, was so fun! Pete was my instructor for PB2 and felt so welcome, safe and confident.
I needed my qualification really quickly and the center was really efficient and helpful.
Highly recommend!Ryan James
Great course and company! Pete was an excellent teacher and help us all get through the course. I feel confident using and renting a powerboat now.
Very affordable and easy to get to in Old Town Antibes. Would highly recommend!!Mark James
Just completed PB2 course with Zephyr yachting in Antibes. Very friendly and professional service. I would highly recommend Zephyr for anyone looking to complete this course. Our instructor Pete was extremely professional, his knowledge, experience and teaching skills made understanding the different elements so much easier. I have learnt so much in the two days and had lots of fun at the same time. Looking forward to the next course.
Emma Kristensen
I had the best time during the Powerboat 2 course. Could not have had it any better really!! Pete was THE MOST amazing instructor and made us all feel very safe managing the boat. Would definitely recommend Zephyr!!❤️ 10/10
Aurelie Parant
I did a course at Zephyr Yachting in August 2024 and had a really nice experience. The training instructor was professional and knowledgeable which made it easy to focus and stay interested in the class. You could feel he was really passionated by what he teaches. The training facilities for the fire fighting course are great. The staff of Zephyr Yachting center are friendly and helpful. I recommend 100%.
Steve Smith
Excellent course, Pete is very easy going and a great instructor!
Fred Repper
Did PWC course, very good teaching, Jordan our instructor did a brilliant job of guiding us through the course and teaching safety aspects whilst also making it fun
Andrea Alvarez
Pete is the best instructor, he explained everything on a way that was pretty easy to understand, and kept the classes interesting and fun. Pete was patient and made sure I kept practicing until I got i right
Marko Ptashynskyi
Peter is a true professional in his field. He is an experienced instructor in motorboat operation. His expertise and dedication make him an outstanding teacher for anyone looking to master the skills of handling a motorboat.
Horatio Hodgson
Boss Pete is him. Very good all round experience. Would recommend
Adrian Ferramosca
My first time driving a power boat, my confidence increased rapidly with Zephyr during the course. Very well presented!
will stagg
Did my pbl2 with Pete and I could not recommended this company enough. Pete out of his way to make sure you thoroughly understand everything
Toby Whitehead
Did the PWC Instructor course with Collin. He was extremely informative with all aspects of the course. The facilities and equipment were all of a great standard and all staff associated (at the desk etc) were kind, friendly and welcoming. Would recommend to all the at I know.
Tomáš Vorba
Best yachting school in Antibes. Everyone is super friendly. Great teachers as well. Defenitely coming back for more RYA courses.
Karen Broom Smith
I took powerboat training with Zephy in October 2019, that was good. But then we booked the STCW course with them for w/c 23rd October 2023; on the 19th October they wrote to say it was cancelled (they said, because "the instructor" was ill and they couldn't get a replacement at short notice).
I foolishly re-booked with them (instead of cancelling and getting my money back) for w/c 8th July 2024 and have today (24th June) been told that one has been cancelled too.
We booked an apartment specially for these courses which of course came at cost. Fortunately there was 1 remaining place at Seacope which I have booked. Fingers crossed that goes ahead and is good!
Now seen other reviews which support that Zephyr has been chaotic, disorganised in other instances too.
GO ELSEWHERE! ZEPHYR CAN'T BE RELIED ON!Michael Broom Smith
I personally would advise against booking with Zephyr.
We first booked an SCTW course for my son for October 2023, which Zephyr then cancelled with less than a week to go. We decided to give them the benefit of the doubt and re-book for 8th July 2024.
Zephyr then emails on 25th June to cancel the course.
This in my book is unacceptable. We have three flights booked, kept our apartment empty (i.e. not rented) for the week and my son delayed taking up paid employment in London to be able to attend the course.
We have transferred to Seascape in Antibes, so hopefully no harm done.
But this is an unacceptable way to run a business. If you cannot run a course, then you shouldn't take bookings.
So, if you are making complicated (and expensive) plans to attend a course then I would book with somebody else.Iva Pop-Peceva
Very bad company! I don’t advice anyone working with them as they will fool you!
Julija Bajorinaitė
Do not recommend. Avoid at all costs! They are only happy to take your money.
Jean-Baptiste G
I recently passed my Yacht Master exam with Zephyr Yachting, and it was a great experience! Colin, the instructor, was both challenging and supportive. The training was top-notch, and it really boosted my confidence for the exam day.
Thanks again for the great support! I highly recommend Zephyr Yachting for anyone looking for quality training and effective exam preparation.
Thanks guys !!Tom Moody
AVOID. I WILL NOT BOOK ANOTHER COURSE HERE. (I passed but badly run which put me off)
I did my Sailing Yachmaster, in summary;
-Course was canceled then went ahead.
-A few days before the course started the start date got moved a day earlier.
-Onboard preparation got cut 2 days short because they hadn't booked an examiner then the only one available could only do mid week.
-Mulitple long joining emails that sometimes contradicted each other.
-Examiner threatened not to do the exam because the forms we'd been asked to bring weren't right/how he had asked Zephyr for them to be done. Then rants at us about how Zephyr is always chaotic, like we weren't well aware by this point and nervous about the exam about to start.
-The only available chart on the first day was so old the lights at the home port harbour mouth were no longer visible.
-Nice boat but lacked several bits of equipment: fire/gas alarm, enough lifeline tethers on the first day, dividers or Portland ploter. (Luckily most of us had brought our own) Also the steaming light was broken. So the exam started "these are the things that we know aren't right."
-No food provided which was a suprise but then told the day before the exam that we had to provide the food for the examiner as well.
I also did my stcw refresher at Zephyr just before the YM course and found the process chaotic and frustrating. Certificates not ready at the end of the course and then issued with an incorrect pass date on them. However I'd like to say Jason was a good teacher.
I have since confirmed similar experiences, so I'm surprised to find such good reviews. My reason for writing this is because I want Zephyr to improve and untill then people to know what to expect.Montana Millar
Very professional, I had a great experience with them. Jason you are the best thank you for your teaching and your time to explain us everything we needed to know.
Kling Norman
It was a very complete course the instructor was interesting, and i actually learned something. 10/10
Gw. Tr
Ella is a really good teacher and passionate about going on boat. Thank you
Cindy s
Had a great experience with Ella, very nice training, professional
William Hare
The most friendly and helpful crew training company in France!
Robert Bath
As an experienced sailor but somewhat rusty I was impressed with the professionalism knowlege and dedication of the entire company. These guys are the only show in town!!!
If you want first hand knowlege and guidance that WILL make you better on the water this place is a must. If you can locate me please get in touch and I will give you first hand advice to go with them..MARTIN COLLIER
I had such a good time on my trainings at zephyr, the instructors were all really friendly and are really professional. I learnt so much and i am excited to get out on the water again for further courses this summer!
Pauline Caravaca
I highly recommend people to go do their yacht master course at Zephyr Yachting. I learned a lot, my instructor Colin was really helpful and knowledgeable, thanks a lot. Thanks to the team for all the informations shared !
Maria Carmela Moneda
Learned a lot
molly tuckwood
I recommend to go see the zephyr yachting team. Great office staff which were all very helpful with information.
I did my pb2 and my instructor Colin was great, very patient and very knowledgeable. I learnt a lot but also had a laugh and met some lovely people.
I will definitely be going back for all my future super yacht courses.Harry Smith
DO NOT USE ZEPHYR FOR YACHTMASTER - I write this as a warning to anybody looking to book their Yachtmaster - Yes Zephyr may be a few hundred Euros cheaper - But for a reason.
It baffles me why I am the first to review this as countless people I have met within the yachting community have had the same experiences and hold the same views.
The instructor Colin (who i believe is also the owner of the company), has absolutely 0 patience or it seems interest in teaching the course, which is made readily apparent.
As with any yachting course, some pre study and at least a expected understanding of the syllabus is needed, however it seems to slip over this mans had that students are in fact paying a large amount of money, for tuition and assistance with understanding what is a large amount of information in a short period of time (often for the first time with this being 'an entry level licence')
Instead, this man seems to think that reading through slides then asking the class to do a question is the extent of what people pay thousands of euros for, when asked to do anything past this such as something so unthinkable as asking for help understanding something he seems to become rather p****d off and is quite happy to make it apparent.
This is all made very clear on day one, leading students to feel they can not ask for assistance as it is wrong to do so, instead students sit in silence once his slideshow reading is over and he retires to his chair after asking the class to do another question, during the silent period, students work and await the walk around of Collin once he is finished scrolling through his phone, looking at what students have calculated, to either be met with "ok" or "WHY HAVE YOU GOT THAT?!" "WHAT DONT YOU UNDERSTAND ABOUT WHAT WEVE JUST SEEN!" a common response: "Well i understand xyz but I am struggling with ...". "WELL WHY?!" is the normal responce, followed by a confrontational rant in which teaches nothing.
If you want to pay thousands of Euros to read slideshows you can access online for 180 euros then this is the place to go. Not covering the whole syllabus in the classroom here at Zephyr of course, missing out on small subjects like IRPCS, meteorology and passage planning, the 2 small non important subjects in the maritime world. This should be learnt at home during the week by purchasing some books next door in riviera charts.
Week one complete, exams passed by complete self tuition for the entirety of evenings after class.
Practical week, make your way to the navigational hazard with a diesel engine "Aladin", probably named that because by some magic its still floating.
Look forward to another week of what should be enjoyable practical exercises, alas its Collin again, so rather its a week of ranting, being belittled, screamed at, patronised and told how useless you are. The 2 day exam at the end actually feels like 2 days off from captain conifdence himself.
If you want to enjoy your Yachtmaster as you should, study as much you can before booking (like all yacthing courses), and book with a reputable school, that actually understands that people are paying thousands of euros for tuition and guidance. Not a miserable face, ranting and confrontation.
If you dont want run the class anymore Collin, stop doing it or stop taking peoples money and being a miserable B*****D to them.wasswa mathias
Dean Moran
johnmark bland
HUNGSBERG Karl
Swann Cm
The tender operator course was excellent, the instructor collin is very professional, he explains very well and takes the necessary time, he makes sure that you are confident and effective with what you have learned before giving you the certificate, I will come back ! thank you
Елена Брагина
This is one of the best companies, with amazing managers I know in the industry. Super-helpful, professional, really nice. I would strongly recommend them and their services!
Antonino Jr Hernandez
Michelle Kent
I did the powerboat level 2 at Zephyr and it was great! I managed to grab the March deal and the staff and instructor was so nice and helpful.
Courses
- STCW Basic Safety Training (New Entrants)
- STCW Complete Package
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
- Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention
- STCW Elementary First Aid
- STCW Refresher
- STCW Update Package (UPST + UFFP)
- Sea Survival Update
- Firefighting
- Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention
- STCW Update Package (UPST + UFFP)
- Medical
- STCW Elementary First Aid
- Security
- Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)
- Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
- Superyachts - Deck
- RYA Powerboat Level 2