🚢 Vessel: 43m Motor Sailor Yacht
💰 Salary: Competitive, based on experience
📅 Joining: ASAP Immediate Start
📄 Contract: Full-time
👥 Crew: 8 members
🌍 Cruising Area: Mediterranean, Atlantic Crossing, Brazil, Costa Rica & Amazon River
Couples Welcome: Captain + Chef or Captain + Chief Stewardess.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Captain to join a 43m Motor Sailor Yacht under new ownership.
The yacht is currently undergoing a refit, with a completely new crew being recruited. The Captain will oversee the final stages of the refit, assist with crew recruitment and prepare the vessel for its first season.
The yacht will operate a unique programme combining private charters, expeditions, wellness retreats and sustainable travel experiences.
Cruising Programme:
✔️ Currently – Refit and crew recruitment
✔️ From May – Mediterranean season
✔️ Autumn – Ocean crossing
✔️ Winter – Brazil, Costa Rica and Amazon River
✔️ Following season – Return to the Mediterranean
Requirements:
✔️ Master 500 GT minimum
✔️ Valid GMDSS GOC
✔️ Proven experience as Captain on sailing yachts of 35m+
✔️ Strong sailing background and passion for sailing
✔️ Excellent leadership and crew management skills
✔️ Good command of English
✔️ Available to join ASAP
✔️ Interest in nature, sustainability and wellbeing
✔️ Oversee the final stages of the yacht’s refit
✔️ Assist with recruitment and development of a new crew
✔️ Ensure safe and professional yacht operations
✔️ Prepare the vessel for its upcoming cruising programme
✔️ Lead a team of 8 crew members
✔️ Maintain high standards of guest service and onboard operations
Package:
✔️ Competitive salary based on experience
✔️ Full-time employment
✔️ Opportunity to develop a new yacht programme from the beginning
✔️ Worldwide cruising itinerary
📩 Apply: crew@sailingmatch.com
Please send your updated CV along with a short introduction explaining your interest in the position.
Couples applying together should submit both CVs in one application.
