
Allabroad Maritime Academy
Allabroad Maritime Academy is both an MCA Accredited Course provider since 2008 and a RYA Training Centre for Sail, Motor and Power boating since 2000. With 21 years of training individuals for careers at sea you are in professional hands. Based in Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory at the entrance to the Mediterranean, we are strategically placed for crew change and bunkering supplies for all types of vessels entering and leaving the Mediterranean. Our RYA Sailing fleet consists of five brand Jeanneau 389 sailing yachts and we use our own Jeanneau Prestige 46 motor cruisers for the Yachtmaster Motor training scheme.
With Allabroad Maritime Academy you undertake your MCA training using modern teaching techniques with high quality training equipment. We use a professionally purpose built gas powered fire training simulator that allows you to be trained how to fight a real fire, under push button control, in a confined space. During the training you will be wearing full breathing apparatus and the same fire and heat proof clothing as worn by professional fire-personnel all over the world. You will also use our dedicated smoke room for realistic search and rescue drills in thick non-toxic smoke.
For the survival wet drills we use an outdoor tanked salt-water swimming pool; luckily in Gibraltar we have good all year round weather with 300 days of sunshine. You wear immersion suits for drills and wetsuits too if required. Remember in real life emergencies you will not be deploying to a heated swimming pool in the daylight; we keep it real and safe at the same time.
All training is conducted by our full time in house instructors and all equipment is provided by Allabroad Maritime Academy. We do not subcontract out any part of your course and we are the sole MCA Accredited Training provider in Gibraltar and for a 1000km. There is also an MCA Approved Doctor in Gibraltar for ENG1’s.
STCW Training Centers
Allabroad Maritime Academy have their training centers in the following locations:
- Marina Bay, Gibraltar
- Gibraltar, Spain
Terms and Conditions
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Customer Reviews
Allabroad Maritime Academy reviews as published on Google:
Paul Raper
I would definitely recommend Allabroad - nuff sed!
I booked Allabroad to complete some sailing qualifications with two teenage sons based on a recommendation from a friend who had also used them but some years previous. I can honestly say that these guys are still fantastic on all levels. James was very helpful and flexible with scheduling to allow us to complete our Day Skipper and VHF and Powerboat (2) in the space of 8 days. Although James is the front man - all the back office team couldn't have done more for us. A big thank-you must go to our skipper - Robin Sermon - the kindest and most helpful chap there is. If you are allocated Robin as skipper then you are very lucky! Not only did we complete our qualifications but we had enormous fun doing so. He lead us to some of the most amazing back street restaurants - Churros in Ceuta, Fish in Estepona. It was a great experience and some great memories were created.Tom Jacobsohn
Was overall and amazing experience. The owners Claire and Dave are the most amazing and caring people who really help you through every bit of your course along with all the other instructors who are all as enthusiastic about sailing. Couldn’t recommend it enough and am planning on going back to do some more courses in the future.
Peter Cowie
I have just completed my Day skipper with Miles and Pheobe who cancelled their holiday because 3 other instructors had been struck down with Covid.
It was a blast. We had an absolutely fabulous time and learned so much at the same time .
Every day was a joy . Full of shared experiences , sun shine , great winds , lovely people , a few evening beers and a qualification at the end of it .
Can’t recommend it highly enough .
It was a blast.
Thank youSam Manella
This course was extremely informative. I was nervous at the start. However, the instructors found ways to put me at ease whilst ensuring the course was enjoyable. I highly recommend this course to anyone that wants to step out of their comfort zone.
Zoe Buratynsky
If you are looking to complete or re-fresh your STCW look no further! Allabroad Sailing Academy provides seafarers with a well rounded, hands-on education for new and experienced students. The staff are incredibly caring and will work with you to answer any questions you may have and ensure your safe arrival to Gibraltar. The course instructor James has found his calling, making each class not only interesting and engaging, but a pleasure to attend. He is extremely knowledgeable about all topics covered in the course as well as the yachting industry at large. The numerous hands-on drills permit students to utilize their theoretical knowledge in simulated situations that lead to in-depth and practical skills. Allabroad Sailing Academy is a people-centric learning environment that will prioritize your learning so that you emerge ready to tackle the next leg of your journey.
Billy Betts
Very professional business. Just finished the STCW95 ran by James, a much better course than others I have attended in the past. 100% recommended
Joe
Came here to do my Superyacht training. The tuition and facilities are excellent. I can recommend anyone to come and do their training here. Thanks for the amazing week!!
James Holman
Did my dayskipper with Allabroad great experience.
Pete M
Great sailing school. Good quality boats, excellent range of good instructors, all bringing something a bit different. Good classroom facility that you can use 24 hours a day for study, sitting room for students, good buzz in the marina with lots of watering holes. This is a thoroughly professional sailing school that really cares about its students. Just one word of caution . . . try to make sure your instructor sails West, out of the Med for any mileage building or indeed training trips, and that your log book clearly shows this. Why? Because since the RYA removed the tidal requirement for RYA Day Skipper there are some UK charter outfits, especially on the Solent, who are cagey about accepting quals issued in Gibraltar because they're uncertain whether charterers have enough tidal experience. Conversely, the Gibraltar experience of Colregs in amongst big vessel traffic is unrivalled. Night sailing there is scary and amazing. Its like driving around Marble Arch in heavy traffic at midnight with all the lights turned out. Finally, sailing across the Straits to Africa, with all the major traffic, is also a brilliant education.
Africa Asencio
I did my STCW course there and it was great . Really professional and they do it so well the day goes by very fast and you learn a lot . I highly recommend it. Also free accommodation during the course that is a plus
Cian W. W.
I did my Day Skipper and Yachtmaster here and I had a great experience.
They have a well maintained fleet and great instructors. Their unique location offers fantastic flexibility and variety for sailing, the instructors were experienced and demanding and what they taught me has stuck with me to this day.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone.Mike Steel
Just completed and passed my day skipper course. Excellent location and great to experience sailing amongst the large ships. Very knowledgeable instructors. Will plan to return to do my Yachtmaster sometime in the future.
Pete B
Had a great day out yesterday, fun day even without much wind. Friendly knowledgable instructor
John C
I took the Yachtmaster Fastrack for power and sail. Spent 6 months with Allabroad. Basically I sailed around different countries, had great experiences and met new friends from all over the world. From the staff to the instructors they were very professional and experienced(1st class instruction for different types of learners). With such a dynamic team of instructors I learned many tricks of the trade which helped me become a better mariner and break into the industry. Thanks to Clare and her team I had a job in less than 2 months after leaving as Skipper of a 30M(100ft) Yacht.
Kosta Kipsch
I did the Yachtmaster Fastrack at ASA in 2008. Absolutely awesome experience and after 8 years I am still recommending friends to do their sailing courses with them. The team is knowledgeable, the boats are taken care off and the sailing itself in and around Gibraltar is perfect to getting yourself prepared for great adventures on your own.
Joanne “CleopatraCheshire” Hand
Fantastic times! We were lucky enough to have a few afternoons out on the Motor Cruiser, the Durban Lady, she is certainly that. Nice to spend time with enthusiastic, knowledgeable people who are lucky enough to work in an environment they obviously love. Fingers crossed we'll be able to return one day and enjoy some more hours fun in the sun, on the sea :)
Courses
- STCW Basic Safety Training (New Entrants)
- MCA Approved STCW Basic Safety Training
- MCA Approved STCW Personal Survival Techniques
- MCA Approved Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
- MCA Approved STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting
- MCA Approved Elementary First Aid
- STCW Refresher
- MCA Approved STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Update
- MCA Approved STCW Personal Survival Techniques Update
- MCA Approved STCW Update Course (Fire + Survival)
- Firefighting
- MCA Approved STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting
- MCA Approved STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Update
- Medical
- MCA Approved Elementary First Aid
- Superyachts - Other courses
- Superyacht Crew Gold Package
- Superyacht Crew Silver Package
- Superyacht Crew Starter Package