Captain Couple – 34m Sailing Yacht

Frey Recruitment; Sweden; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Frey Recruitment is seeking an experienced Captain to join a newly owned 34m sailing yacht and establish the program from the outset. The owner plans a two-season itinerary between the USA East coast and Caribbean, with a crew of four and recruitment of the remaining crew by the Captain.

The role is ideally filled by a Captain applying with a partner, with flexible roles depending on experience (Captain/Chef, Captain/Stew, or Captain/Mate-Engineer).

Qualifications

• Yachtmaster Ocean / Master 200 minimum.
• Strong sailing background.
• Excellent references and proven longevity.

Responsibilities

• Join as Captain on a 34m sailing yacht with a new owner.
• Recruits and builds the crew for four, plus establishes the program.
• Hands-on, practical leadership with ability to run the yacht with a small crew.

Skills

Sailing expertise

Crew leadership

Education

Yachtmaster Ocean / Master 200

Job description

A recently purchased 34m sailing yacht is seeking an experienced Captain, ideally applying as part of a couple, to join a new owner and help establish the program from the outset.

The yacht has recently changed ownership and will be starting with a new crew of four. The owner is an experienced yacht owner and keen sailor, with plans for a dual-season program between the USA East coast and Caribbean. The Captain will have the opportunity to recruit the remaining crew and help build their own team.

Ideally looking for a Captain applying with a partner, with flexibility around the partner's role depending on their experience. Potential combinations could include Captain/Chef, Captain/Stew or Captain/Mate-Engineer.

The Captain should be a confident and experienced sailor with a minimum Yachtmaster Ocean / Master 200. They are looking for someone hands-on and practical who is comfortable running a yacht of this size with a small crew. Excellent references and proven longevity are important.

The position could also suit an experienced Mate ready to step up into their first command, providing they have the sailing background, qualifications and maturity to take ownership of the program.

This is a permanent position and rotation is not being considered at this stage.

Qualifications required: Yachtmaster Ocean / Master 200 minimum, strong sailing background, excellent references and proven longevity

Itinerary: US East Coast / Caribbean

Male/Female: Open - Captain ideally applying as part of a couple

Start date and joining location: ASAP, US East Coast

Package: Salary DOE