About the job
Sunsail is currently recruiting bareboat skippers based in Greece and Croatia to work in the Mediterranean for the Summer. Full seasonal roles are available on a one-week or two-week bareboat route. Full and high-season positions are open, and following successful summer placements, winter opportunities may be available.
Primary duties will centre around the yachts, the base and ports of call. You and your lead boat team will be the face of the company. Working hours vary, and you MUST be flexible to operational requirements. You may sometimes be required to assist with other flotillas or base duties.
What you will be doing
The successful and safe skippering of the mono-hull/catamaran throughout the customer’s holiday, from passage planning, motoring, sailing, anchoring, berthing, the skipper is accountable for all associated elements
Ensuring the safety of all guests throughout the charter
Maintaining a high level of presentation and maintenance of the yacht throughout charter
Yacht preparation on turnaround days including deck cleaning
Greeting guests and assisting with boarding; followed by an on-board welcome brief covering safety and yacht systems
Regular checks on equipment; specifically, safety equipment
Socialising with the guests
Sharing local knowledge of the area with guests
Upon charter completion; conducting a de-brief on the yacht with the outgoing party, ensure all paperwork is filled in, and transfers are organised and communicated.
Any other duties as directed by the Base Manager
What we are looking for
RYA Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore with Commercial Endorsement and valid medical certificate (ENG1/ML5) or equivalent
Basic yacht maintenance skills
Safety conscious with the ability to work through pressurised conditions
Experience in a customer orientated environment
Sociable and positive personality
Adaptable character who can adjust to different circumstances
A quick learner, who can pick up and retain local knowledge
Experience skippering catamarans is desirable, but not essential
Package
Competitive industry standard salary
Accommodation
Return flights from your home country to the base
Uniform
Travel Insurance
Staff deals on yacht holidays
Global career opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities for top-performing team members
On Site
Ναυτιλία
Fixed Term
Full Time
About the company
At Sunsail, we strive to deliver the best sailing holidays, giving customers unique experiences on the water!
We share our customer's passion for sailing and have built a reputation for unparalleled on-water holidays, customer service and reliability that ensures guests return time after time. Sailing adventures specifically tailored to every customer, be it an adult group or family vacation, from flotilla charters or courses at our sailing schools, we design the perfect experience they'll never forget. We have something to suit everybody regardless of experience level or vessel preference.
Our skippered charters will work with a large variety of customers, from proficient sailors who would like somebody on-board to tackle the hard work and provide their unrivalled local knowledge and expertise, to customers who have never sailed before and are looking to relax and enjoy the adventure, whilst knowing they are in safe hands. Customers can get as involved in the sailing as they like, whilst enjoying the turquoise waters, buzzy harbours, and endless horizons.
Living on board with the customers, our bareboat skippers are required to plan and adapt the charters itinerary dependent on each customer’s preferences, weather forecasts, and perhaps even any secret hidden local gems.
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