Available Yacht Jobs
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Positions |
Size |
Type |
Flag |
Term |
Location |
M/F |
NOTES Glossary Available Below |
Captain |
65 |
MY |
US |
Perm |
TN |
E |
Looking for a Captain to run boat in TN for summers and
take care of owner's property while they travel. Owners change home locations
with the seasons. Inland river experience helpful. |
Captain/Engineer |
70 |
SY |
US |
Season |
CT |
M |
Looking for a captain engineer with previous Sailboat
experience for cruising the NE for the summer. Live aboard position for the
summer season. Previous NE experience needed. |
Positions |
Size |
Type |
Flag |
Term |
Location |
M/F |
NOTES Glossary Available Below |
Chef - Freelance |
58 |
SY |
FF |
Temp |
Bahamas |
E |
Looking for temp Chef to Start in April for Charter Trip
to the Bahamas. Must have previous sailing exp., can handle lines+fenders, be a true non-smoker and provide a sample
menu. Interviews begin ASAP. Salary+Tips |
Cook |
120 |
MY |
US |
Perm |
WPB>Bahamas |
M |
Cook
needed for permanent or summer season. Based in WPB- will be in Bahamas 4
months this summer. Crew of 5- Must know how to prepare fresh fish and cook
fresh healthy meals. Family style cuisine. 4-10 guests upon occasion. |
Cook/Stew |
82 |
MY |
US |
Season |
FTL>Bahamas |
F |
Need a Cook/Stew for the season on private yacht, that is
cruising Bahamas and Turk&Caicos for
March-July. Must live locally, be able to provision, cook for 6 guests and 3
crew, (healthy, simple meals) and help Mate/Stew with interior. |
Deck/Mate |
105 |
MY |
US |
Perm |
St.Pete>NE |
F |
Female Deckhand/Mate needed for permanent position based
in St. Pete., FL for Winter. Goes to N.E. for the summer. Can live aboard.
Must have STCW, be able to drive tender, maintain exterior and know basic
engine maintenance. |
Deck/Stew |
180 |
MY |
US |
Perm |
P.R. |
E |
Private vessel currently in Carib looking for a Deck/Stew
to work perm position that usually travels Caribbean in Winter and NE in
Summer with some charters, 6 crew, 10 guests and 2 owners. Must have previous
yacht exp. |
Deck/Stew/Cook |
72 |
MY |
US |
Perm |
Jupiter>Sag Harbor |
E |
Looking for a deck stew for yacht based in Jupiter for
winter- Not liveaboard in Florida. Goes to Sag Harbor for summer and is live
aboard for the summer. Helpful if can do lite cooking. |
Deckhand |
120 |
MY |
US |
Perm |
WPB>Bahamas |
F |
Deckhand for 120' to handle exterior maintenance and help
with tender and fishing. Based in Palm Beach and goes to Bahamas in summer.
Private family. Crew of 5. |
Laundress |
0 |
House |
US |
Perm |
WPB |
E |
Looking for a laundress stew for an estate in WPB. 5-day
week. Not live in. Travel with family in summer to Hamptons. Housing provided
there. |
Mate - Delivery |
42 |
MY |
US |
Delivery |
FTL>SC |
M |
Looking for a delivery mate to handle lines and stand
watch. Leaving from FTL to Charleston SC 4/24. Trip for 3-5 days. |
Mate 1st |
120 |
MY |
US |
Perm |
WPB>Bahamas |
M |
1st Mate needed for permanent position. Engineering
skills helpful. License required - Run 44' Contender with (3) 450 HP - for
fishing. Mate for 120' as well. Based in WPB- will be in Bahamas 4 months
this summer. Crew of 5- |
Mate/Deck |
70 |
SY |
US |
Season |
CT |
M |
Looking for a mate for a Sailboat cruising the NE for the
summer. Live aboard position for the summer season. Must be strong to handle
duties. Previous sail experience preferred. |
Service Tech/Eng/Mate |
0 |
Business |
US |
Perm |
Deerfield |
E |
Looking for a hands on Eng/Mate
who wants to be land based as Service Tech for a shaft seal manufacturing
company. Office Hours are Mon-Fri 8:30am to 5:30pm. Basic computer skills
needed for Excel+Emails. Salary+benefits
offered. |
Stew - Chief |
130 |
MY |
FF |
Temp |
Bahamas |
E |
Experienced Chief Stew needed for the 5 owners trips during this summer June thru
August. Stay in Cat Cay. 5 family plus possible guests staying off the boat.
Has a cottage in Cat Cay. Family has teenage kids. |
Stew Temp |
86 |
SF |
US |
Temp |
Pompano>Bahamas |
F |
Looking for a temp stew to start 4/13. Leave the 15th for
the Bahamas with 3 guests. Clean interior/ help prep meals/serve lunch/ until
the 30th of April. $350 per day - 3 crew. Sleep off the boat. |
Team - Capt/Eng + Mate |
70 |
SY |
US |
Season |
CT |
M |
Looking for a team for a Sailboat cruising the NE for the
summer. Live aboard position for the summer season. Capt/Eng and mate duties.
No need for chef or stew. |
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Yacht Crew Glossary
Size- BtSize | |
Vessel size is in feet | |
Types of Vessels- BtType (Yachts, Marine, House, etc.) | |
MY | Motor Yacht |
SV | Sail Vessel |
RV | Research Vessel |
TRL | Trawler |
SF | Sport Fish |
COML | Commercial |
ISLAND | Island |
HOUSE | House |
ESTATE | Estate |
BUS | Business |
Positions- filled by the job available | |
Capt | Captain |
Capt/Mate | Captain & Licensed Mate Qualifications |
Mate | Mate- Licensed or Unlicensed |
Mate/Eng | Must have Mate and Engineer Skills |
Eng | Engineer- Licensed or Unlicensed |
Chef | Chef- Culinary Trained or Apprentice Trained |
Cook | Cook- Able to cook Family Style food for 4-6 |
Stew | Steward/ess- Interior Cleaning + Food Service & Laundry |
Deck | Deckhand- Exterior Cleaning & Maintenance |
Team | 2 Person Team or Couple (NOT 1 person who is a team player!)(or one person doing 2 jobs) |
Flags of Vessels and Registration = Legal status of whom can be hired | |
US | United States Flagged Vessel |
FF | Foreign Flagged Vessel |
Standard Terms used in job descriptions | |
STCW95 | Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping |
USCG | United States Coast Guard certification & licensing |
SilvServ | Silver Service- Proper Table Setting Etiquette Training or Skills |
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