Feadship Academy
The pursuit of mastery never stops
Being great at the job is just the beginning. Across every yard, Feadship Academy brings crew face to face with the specialists who build and maintain our yachts, turning hands-on skill into a standard every Feadship can rely on.
A masterclass in teak
On the second floor of Feadship's 5,500 sqm carpentry shop in Amsterdam, crew from Paraffin, Promise., Les Cinq and Drizzle gathered for the Academy's first masterclass in teak — a day spent sanding, caulking and debating the finer points of deck maintenance under the eye of Feadship's own specialists.
By the end of the day, one lesson had settled: sand with the grain, not against it. A small detail, and a complete reversal of what every one of them had been taught before.
The programmes
Skills for every ambition
Degreasing, rubberising, caulking and finishing — practical training in the daily discipline of keeping a Feadship's decks pristine, led by Feadship's own interior and exterior specialists.
Teak & deck care
Polishing, paint care and the detailing techniques that protect a yacht's finish, taught by the same craftsmen who apply them in the yard.
Stainless steel & paint
Internationally recognised WSET qualifications in wine, spirits and sake, building the confidence to curate a considered dining experience on board.
Wine & service
Theory and hands-on espresso-making, elevating an everyday ritual into a refined part of guest service.
Barista craft
Yacht-specific tutorials covering flower and vase selection through to stable, sea-proof arrangements for guest areas.
Floral design
The Drone Class A2 Certificate of Competency, a clear route to legal, commercial drone operation across Europe.
Drone operations
Training and coaching designed specifically for crew life, building emotional resilience across the team.
Mental health first aid
“These skills cost so little to learn yet save so much money in the long run.”
Jos van der MeerSenior Specialist Interior/Exterior, Feadship
Built for new builds and refits
Feadship Academy's workshops are currently held on-site and offered exclusively to crew spending time at the yard during a new build or refit. It is a natural pairing, the same yards, the same specialists, the same standards that shape every Feadship extended to the people who will care for it at sea.
The ambition is to grow beyond the yard entirely, eventually offering these workshops to crew via a dedicated operational platform.