Flying Fish

Name

Flying Fish

Legal name

Flying Fish UK Ltd

Website

https://flyingfishonline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Training Services

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Merchant Marine & Deck Operations (EDAOANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pilot Training, Certification & Medical/Fitness Services (TLAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Maritime training services
• Superyacht crew training
• RYA Yachtmaster courses
• STCW safety certification
• Watersports instructor training

Headquarters

HQ city

Cowes

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from sale of maritime training courses. Customers pay upfront per course (one-time transaction model). Deposits are non-refundable after 14-day cooling-off period. Balance due 30 days before course start (UK) or 60 days (Australia).
2. Affiliate / Brand Ambassador Commissions: Commission earned from referring others via affiliate tracking links. Brand ambassadors earn 5% commission per course sale, tracked via goaffpro.com portal. Example: 3-week Superyacht Course approved sale = £273 commission.
3. Seafarers Tax Service: Self-assessment tax return preparation and submission service for seafarers. Flying Fish collects personal and financial data (income, expenses, tax reliefs) and submits to HMRC. Additional fee-based service separate from training courses.
4. Motorboat Charter (Fish Tales): Charter of the Fairline Phantom 40 'Fish Tales' motorboat from Cowes Yacht Haven, Isle of Wight. Three charter options: Cowes–Needles, Cowes–Gunwharf Quays, and bespoke. Additional revenue from catering services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Flying Fish is a maritime training company that delivers in-person training courses for individuals seeking careers at sea, including Superyacht Deckhand and Steward/ess training, RYA Yachtmaster sail and power qualifications, STCW safety certifications, and watersports instructor certifications. Courses are run from training facilities in Cowes (Isle of Wight, UK) and Sydney (Australia), with supplementary services including a Seafarers Tax Service, crew accommodation, and motorboat charter of the Fairline Phantom 40 'Fish Tales'.

Product overview

Flying Fish is a maritime training company offering professional qualifications for careers at sea. The core product portfolio includes three main categories: Superyacht crew training (Deckhand, Steward/ess, and Interior courses with STCW certification), Yachtmaster sailing qualifications (Coastal, Offshore, and Ocean levels with associated theory and practical courses), and watersports instructor training (Dinghy and Windsurfing). The company also offers supplementary services including STCW safety courses, RYA powerboat certifications, motorboat charter (Fish Tales), crew accommodation, and Seafarers Tax Service. All sail training takes place primarily in Sydney, Australia, while powerboat and Superyacht courses operate from Cowes, Isle of Wight.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Superyacht Deckhand Course A 15-day flagship training course for individuals seeking to start a career as a Superyacht Deckhand, bundling STCW Basic Safety Training, deckhand training, RYA Powerboat Level 2, and Personal Watercraft (Jet Ski) certification. Targets aspiring superyacht crew with no existing qualifications.
• Superyacht Stewardess Course Training course for individuals looking to become a Stewardess on a superyacht, covering interior service skills including silver service and cocktail making. Targets aspiring interior superyacht crew.
• Superyacht Interior Course A 5-day hands-on interior training course for aspiring Superyacht Stewards and Stewardesses who already hold STCW certification, priced at £1,770. Builds interior service knowledge and skills beyond the baseline safety certification.
• Superyacht Deckhand and Steward/ess Course A 22-day combined training course providing the skills and qualifications required to confidently apply for both deck and steward roles on board superyachts, priced at £4,750. Targets students who want maximum flexibility between exterior and interior career paths.
• Yachtmaster Ocean Course A 16-week (110-day) flagship training course taking participants from beginner to RYA Yachtmaster Ocean level, the highest RYA sailing qualification, including skills for ocean passage making and celestial navigation. Priced at £16,472, delivered in Sydney, Australia.
• Yachtmaster Offshore Course A 12-week (82-day) course taking participants from complete beginner to RYA Yachtmaster Offshore level, sailing the waters of Sydney, Australia. Priced at £11,358, it delivers the second of the three RYA professional Yachtmaster sailing qualifications.
• Yachtmaster Coastal Course A 9-week (61-day) course taking participants from novice sailor to RYA Yachtmaster Coastal, the first of three RYA professional sailing qualifications demonstrating competency on a sailing or motor yacht. Priced from £7,722.
• Yachtmaster Ocean Theory and Passage A 26-day course for existing RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate holders seeking Yachtmaster Ocean qualification, combining theory with a Pacific Ocean passage. Priced at £4,540 with a £1,807 twin/triple accommodation add-on.
• Yachtmaster Power Theory and Practical A 14-day course combining RYA Yachtmaster Power Theory and a practical prep week for the Yachtmaster Power exam, including the £266 exam fee. Priced from £3,200, targeting motorboat users seeking professional power skipper qualifications.
• Yachtmaster Power Prep Course A prep course for candidates sitting the RYA Yachtmaster Power Exam, including the £266 RYA exam fee. Priced at £2,730.
• Sydney Hobart Race An 18-day course participating in the Sydney to Hobart ocean yacht race, one of the world's most prestigious offshore yacht races. Priced from £6,813, offering ocean passage experience alongside the race.
• STCW Basic Safety Training Course The mandatory MCA-approved safety certification required for anyone starting a career at sea, covering fire fighting, personal survival techniques, elementary first aid, and security awareness. Priced at £850, it is a core component of the superyacht training pathways.
• STCW Refresher Course A 4-day refresher course for existing seafarers required to update STCW Fire Fighting and Personal Survival certifications every five years. Priced at £560.
• STCW Course for Cruise Ships A 7-day essential STCW certification course designed for individuals starting a career on a cruise ship. Priced at £980.
• STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting A 2.5-day course providing the fire prevention and fire fighting skills and knowledge required to deal with fire onboard a vessel, available as an individual STCW component. Priced at £470.
• STCW Personal Survival Techniques An individual STCW component course covering personal survival techniques and equipment for emergency situations at sea. Priced at £150.
• STCW Elementary First Aid Course An individual STCW component course developing skills to respond to medical emergencies onboard vessels. Priced at £140.
• Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) An MCA-approved STCW component course for crew required to perform security-related duties onboard commercial vessels complying with the ISPS code.
• Proficiency in Crisis Management and Human Behaviour An STCW component course covering crisis management and human behaviour response onboard vessels.
• Proficiency in Security Awareness Security awareness training required for all crew employed in any capacity onboard a ship, forming part of STCW Basic Safety Training.
• RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course A 2-day practical RYA course teaching powerboat handling skills and boat operations for beginners, also embedded as a component of the Superyacht Deckhand training pathway. Priced at £340.
• RYA Powerboat Instructor Course RYA instructor certification course that qualifies candidates to teach powerboat handling skills to others. Priced at £490.
• Personal Watercraft (Jet Ski) Course

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates secure Superyacht Deckhand or Steward/ess positions worldwide, with entry salaries of €2,000–€3,500/month (plus tips on charter yachts)
• +4 more outcomes

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Profiles2 records

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Funding overview

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