About Devlin
Meet Devlin Jordaan
Founder and Yacht-Career Mentor, supporting South African crew from preparation to their first days in Antibes.
Lived experienceMeet Devlin
Built from lived experience.
YachtStart was founded by Devlin Jordaan to give aspiring South African crew the grounded guidance he knows matters when arriving in Antibes.
As Founder and Yacht-Career Mentor, Devlin helps you understand the process, prepare professionally and navigate your first days on the ground. He is a mentor—not a recruiter, immigration lawyer or employment agency.
Limited places per intake to keep support personal.
Honesty first
We prepare you properly, support you personally and never over-promise or under-deliver.
What YachtStart provides
- Readiness and CV guidance
- Clear visa-process support
- Practical Antibes orientation
- Dockwalking preparation
- Personal check-ins and honest feedback
What YachtStart cannot promise
- A job, interview or trial
- A successful visa application
- A specific salary or role
- A fixed time to employment
- A risk-free journey