Chief Mate 55m Sail Yacht

Job description

• 55m Private/Charter Dual season Sailing yacht are looking for a Chief mate to join them within the next few weeks

• This is a great opportunity for someone recently qualified holding OOW and ready to hit the ground running with their first officer position

• Ideally you will have a sailing background however this is not essential. Someone who has grown up dinghy sailing and on the water with a good awareness but with a motor yacht background would also be a solid candidate

• The yacht is currently in the US and will be cruising US/Bahamas with the plan to cross to the Med currently TBC

• The boat is available for charter however currently the usage is mostly from the owner, but there is always the opportunity for a last minute charter

• The crew and Captains are excellent and all longstanding and the owner looks after the crew very well!

• They are looking for someone with a solid deck maintenance knowledge, able to run a team and also strong with navigation and seamanship. You need to be hands on!

• On offer is a flexible package including a salary of 7500 USD, 60-90 days which is negotiable, discretionary yearly bonus along with good flight package

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