Holger Heye

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Cape-Town, Western Cape South Africa
Rated 4.96/5 by 9 students

Level V Captain Rank Qualified Sailing Instructor / Assessor

* NauticEd Captain * SAS Yachtmaster Offshore - Sail and Power * RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore * LRC and SRC * PADI Rescue Diver Experienced in South Africa's coastal waters, international charters, and Atlantic crossings on catamarans and mono hulls. Owner of FP Lucia 40 Catamaran in Seychelles. Enthusiastic kitesurfer, freediver, and surfski paddler with a keen interest in the natural world. Deep and wide technical experience from engineering BSc (Mech Eng), helicopter pilot PPL(H), and an entrepreneurial career in shipping and salvage. .

Credentials

NauticEd Credentials

NauticEd System Knowledge Expert NauticEd System Knowledge Expert
Transformational Instructor Course Graduate Transformational Instructor Course Graduate
American National Standards Instructor/Assessor American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
SLC Instructor/Assessor SLC Instructor/Assessor
  • Level V Captain Rank Qualified Sailing Instructor / Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor - Sail

Other Credentials

SAS Yachtmaster Offshore - Sail and Power, RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore,

All Locations

Seychelles

Victoria, Victoria Seychelles Map it
Training on our Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 catamaran, which is currently in the charter fleet, or an equivalent available boat.

Cape Town

Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa Map it
We live in Hout Bay and are happy to train on your boat in Hout Bay or Cape Town. I am a fully qualified NauticEd instructor. I do not have a commercially endorsed SAMSA license and do not have a commercially licensed boat, thus I am not allowed to charge a fee for my services. I am happy to teach you out of my own passion and only ask that you carry the expenses.
Notes: I am available to travel and assist with skippering, just contact me to check availability.

Training and assessment

Sail Practical Training Courses

International License Training/Assessment

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Feedback from previous students

Severin G., Germany, Bayern, Antdorf at 2025, Oct 11
Practical Competence of Qualified Crew Member Rank
Amazing Teacher, you can understand everything
Konstantin W., Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tübingen at 2025, Oct 11
Practical Competence of Qualified Crew Member Rank
Lisha L., Germany at 2025, Jul 09
Practical Competence of Qualified Crew Member Rank
Holger is the kindest, most patient instructor ever. He’ll answer every question (including ones you never knew you had…) from a deep base of knowledge and experience. I truly felt like I was learning from an expert, and having so much fun at it, too! Anyone who gets to sail with Holger is very lucky indeed.
Franca S., Germany, Hamburg, Hamburg at 2025, Aug 06
Practical Competence of Qualified Crew Member Rank
Ahhhh!!! Great coaching, steady listener, guided with positive vibes, calm and clarity which made it feel safe to learn and also make mistakes! Always up and open for answering questions and any extra interest! Thank you Holger :)
Pippa C., South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town at 2024, Sep 21
Practical Competence of Qualified Crew Member Rank
Fantastic coaching and experience!
Johanna S., Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Nottuln at 2024, Mar 27
Practical Competence of Skipper Rank
Holger has helped me to become more confident on sailboats and has taught me things that go beyond just sailing. I have learned valuable skills and facts about life at sea, provisioning and everyday life in close quarters. It was a very enjoyable experience and I would definitely do it again.
Luis H., Germany, Berlin, Berlin at 2023, Dec 11
Practical Competence of Skipper Rank
Thank you for the great time we've spent together!
Johanna S., Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Nottuln at 2024, Mar 27
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
The sailing days were one of my best memories of 2023. I have gained so much knowledge about boats, rules, the environment, free-diving, sailing and life at sea. I can recommend him 100%
Barbara H., South Africa, Cape Town at 2023, Sep 30
Practical Competence of Skipper Rank
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