Captain - Permanent - General (Europe)
Our flotilla skippers are in many ways our local managers, ensuring all aspects of our clients’ holidays are delivered to the highest standard. This is much more than just a sailing job: we’re looking for people with personality, management and organisational skills, plus the initiative to get things done and resolve local issues.
You will run a flotilla of up to 12 yachts. Assisted by your first mate, you will lead the initial and daily client briefings, covering all aspects of their holidays, including technical yacht briefings, safety, navigation and cruise itineraries. You will help clients berth and leave port, ensure their satisfaction and welfare throughout the trip, and lead social events. As with all our vacancies, this is a hands-on position, and you will also help prepare the yachts on turnaround days. You will manage local spending to budget and submit weekly accounts and flotilla reports to head office.
You will be qualified to RYA Yachtmaster Offshore level, with a commercial endorsement, preferably with previous professional skippering or flotilla experience. You must have a sound working knowledge of practical sailing skills and yacht systems (including engines, sails, rigging and general yacht maintenance), and be able to share this knowledge clearly. The position includes helping clients on flotilla yachts with any technical issues away from base, with the aim of solving problems quickly wherever possible.
This is a superb opportunity to broaden your skills, whether you’re building a career in the sailing or travel industries, or taking a career break.
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