Our specialised training program is designed to equip deck crew with best practice in all aspects of towed watersports; including safety, coaching and driving.
Superyacht Watersports Operations Consultant
Watersports Coach / Trainer
About
With over 25 years at the helm of the UK’s largest waterski school, Charlie is one of the industry’s most respected authorities in watersports coaching and towboat operations.✓ 25+ years professional watersports coaching
✓ Commercial Yachtmaster & current STCW
✓ Specialist towboat, RIB & tender driver trainer
✓ 20+ years RNLI service
✓ Creator of The Camel Ski Way coaching & operational system
✓ Waterski • Wakeboard • Wakesurf • Foil • Towables
He is the creator of The Camel Ski Way a comprehensive coaching and operational system that delivers consistent, world-class instruction and safe, professional towing standards every time. Beyond coaching, Charlie brings exceptional maritime credentials. As a qualified Commercial Yachtmaster with current STCW certification and more than 20 years’ service with the RNLI—many of those as a helm and trainer—he offers unrivalled expertise in open-water towing, risk management, and rescue operations. This rare combination of elite coaching experience and frontline maritime safety leadership makes Charlie uniquely qualified to train superyacht crews to deliver flawless, high-end watersports experiences for the most discerning guests. Whether your focus is tournament-level towing, wakeboarding excellence, or premium guest experience, Charlie equips your team with the skills, confidence, and professionalism to perform at the highest level. To elevate your yacht’s watersports programme and exceed guest expectations, get in touch today.What does the course cover?
Our specialised training program is designed to equip your deck crew with the highest standards in all aspects of towed watersports. This bespoke course covers best practice and leading expertise in safety, coaching, and driving.
Our specialised training program is designed to equip your deck crew with the highest standards in all aspects of towed watersports. This bespoke course covers best practice and leading expertise in safety, coaching, and driving.
Bespoke
We recognise that every yacht is unique, so we tailor our training to suit your specific tender or tow boat. Our boat handling instruction covers key elements such as ballast management, wake shaping and speed optimisation.
Best Practice
Beyond boat handling, the course includes rescue techniques and best practices across a range of watersports, including foil riding, wake surfing, inflatables, waterskiing, and more. The skills and knowledge gained can be truly transformative, enhancing both safety and performance on the water therefore increases client enjoyment/satisfaction.
How to Coach
We coach you through our very own “Camel Ski Way” coaches manual that offers all the tools required to deliver a successful towed session.
| Programme | Duration | Best for |
| Watersports Operations Audit | ½ day | New yacht/client assessment |
| Tow Sports Operator Training | 1 day | Refresher / smaller crew |
| Camel Ski Way Crew Training | 2 days | Your core programme |
| Advanced Watersports Programme | 3 days | Large crews / multiple boats |
| Follow-up / Crew Changeover | 1 day | Returning yacht / new crew |
Compliance & Crew Training Records
Watersports are among the highest-risk activities a yacht offers its guests. If something goes wrong, the questions come quickly: were the crew trained, what were they trained in, and who signed them off?
Our training gives the captain, management company and insurer clear answers.
Supporting best practice
Our programme follows recognised best practice for superyacht watersports. We cover crew training, risk assessment, choosing and defining a safe area of operation, supervision and lookouts, and guest briefings. Crew learn not only how to drive and coach, but also how to run a safe and well-managed watersports operation that will stand up to scrutiny from your captain, management company and insurer.
Your Crew Training Register
Every course includes a Crew Training Register for your yacht. It’s a formal record of each crew member’s training, ready to go into your Safety Management System and be shown at audit. For each crew member it records:
- Name, rank and date of training
- Boat(s) and equipment trained on
- Modules completed: boat handling, towing disciplines, coaching, rescue drills and operational scenarios
- Competence sign-off by Charlie for each module
- Any recommendations for further training
When crew change, the register shows exactly who is trained and what the gaps are. Our Crew Changeover day brings new crew up to the same standard and updates the register.
Recognised qualifications
Crew can also take the British Waterski & Wakeboard Ski Boat Driver Level 2 (SBD2) licence, with an optional International Certificate of Competence (ICC). This is a recognised towing qualification they keep for their careers.
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Why choose us
Camel Ski is one of the leading watersports coaching establishments in the UK
Qualified instructor
Charlie, who developed the course, will deliver each course personally.
Bespoke location
We can conduct the Course in your part of the world or ours…whatever suits.
Equipment advice
We can advise on what kit your boat needs in order to tow safely and can supply direct from our shop so you are ready to go.
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FAQs
Explore our Frequently Asked Questions to find quick solutions to common queries. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, our team is always happy to help.
How many people can take the Course?
We can run the Courses for various size teams – please contact us to discuss.
Can I take the Course in my boat or Camel Ski’s?
We can do either, whatever suits you and your schedule.
