1st Mate – 35m Performance SY - Single season & Charter

Freyrecruitment; Palma, Villanova; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Freyrecruitment seeks a 1st Mate for a 35m performance sailing yacht.

Join a private/charter program with a busy Mediterranean summer; lead the deck team, supervise guest activities, and maintain top safety standards. Experience with guest duties and drone ops is a plus; sailing background is essential.

Qualifications

• Commercially endorsed YM Offshore.
• STCW certification.
• ENG1 medical clearance.

Responsibilities

• Run the deck department on a 35m yacht.
• Lead and coordinate deck crew and activities.
• Ensure high safety standards and procedures.
• Oversee guest activities and guest safety.

Skills

Leadership

Sailing experience

Safety-conscious

Guest activities management

Drone operations interest

Education

STCW

ENG1

YM Offshore

Tools

Drone operations

Job description

A 35m performance sailing yacht is seeking a 1st Mate to join a private/charter program with a busy Mediterranean summer ahead.

The yacht is looking for a confident and capable Mate who can take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the deck department, someone hands-on, extremely organised and comfortable taking the lead with the crew when required.

This could suit an experienced Deckhand or Bosun looking to step up into their first Mate position, providing they have a strong sailing background, good practical knowledge and the confidence to take on more responsibility. The yacht operates a mini ISM system, although previous experience with this is not essential.

The owners have young children and enjoy an active lifestyle, so they are looking for someone safety-conscious who is enthusiastic about water sports, particularly kitesurfing, wingfoiling and e-foiling. The successful candidate should be comfortable organising and supervising guest activities while maintaining high safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong personality, good leadership skills and the ability to work independently. An interest in drone operations would also be advantageous, with previous experience welcomed but not essential.

The yacht is expected to remain single-season Mediterranean program for the foreseeable future, with plans to increase charter activity next summer. The following winter will be either in Palma or Villanova.

Qualifications required: Commercially endorsed YM Offshore, STCW, ENG1, strong sailing background
Itinerary: Mediterranean summer / Palma or Villanova winter
Male/Female: Open to both
Start date and joining location: Flexible but latest January 2027, Palma
Package: Salary and leave package DOE