1st Mate / Engineer – 95ft Sailing Yacht

Freyrecruitment; Danmark; On-site; SEK 649,000 - 849,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlement: 38 days

Annual salary increase: 10%

Small owner-focused program

Job summary

Freyrecruitment is seeking an experienced 1st Mate / Engineer to join a 95ft private cruising yacht ASAP. The program operates with three crew and plans Caribbean winter passages from the US East Coast; candidates should be hands-on, capable of leading the deck while supporting engineering and systems maintenance.

The ideal applicant will have 2+ years on sailing yachts, YM Offshore, STCW, ENG1, and valid B1/B2; AEC 1/2 are a plus.

Qualifications

• YM Offshore minimum, STCW, ENG1, valid B1/B2, minimum 2+ years' sailing yacht experience.
• AEC 1 and 2 advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead the deck department and take primary responsibility for deck operations.
• Assist with engineering tasks and oversee basic systems maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and maintain onboard systems with hands-on approach.
• Work independently with minimal direction in a small crew environment.

Skills

YM Offshore

Deck maintenance

Sailing experience

Engineering basics

Education

STCW certificate

ENG1 certificate

B1/B2 visa

Tools

AEC 1

AEC 2

Job description

A 95ft modern classic sailing yacht is seeking an experienced 1st Mate / Engineer to join a private cruising program ASAP.

The yacht was recently launched in the US and has since done some light cruising, with plans to head to the Caribbean for the winter. The upcoming itinerary includes Guadeloupe and Dominica, with the possibility of Antigua Race Week, before potentially heading to Norway and Sardinia next year.

The yacht runs with three crew, so they are looking for a capable and hands-on individual who is confident taking responsibility for the deck department while also assisting with the engineering side of the yacht. This is very much an all-rounder position, requiring someone with strong practical sailing experience and the ability to help troubleshoot and maintain onboard systems.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2+ years' experience on sailing yachts and hold at least a YM Offshore. A confident sailor is needed, deck maintenance knowledge and passage preparation, alongside having a good understanding of basic engineering. AEC 1 and 2 would be advantageous but are not essential.

With only two guest cabins and a maximum of four guests onboard, this is a small, owner-focused program. They are looking for someone proactive, reliable and organised who can work independently without needing constant direction.

• Qualifications required: YM Offshore minimum, STCW, ENG1, valid B1/B2, minimum 2+ years' sailing yacht experience. AEC 1 and 2 advantageous
• Itinerary: US East Coast / Caribbean / potential Norway and Sardinia
• Male/Female: Open
• Start date and joining location: ASAP, US East Coast
• Package: $Salary DOE. 38 days' leave and 10% annual salary increase