1st Mate for 95ft Modern Classic Sail Yacht | Caribbean

Freyrecruitment; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary DOE

38 days leave

Annual 10% salary increase

Job summary

Freyrecruitment seeks an experienced 1st Mate for a private US cruising program aboard a 95ft modern classic sailing yacht. Immediate start on the US East Coast with Caribbean plans for winter and potential Norway/Sardinia next year.

The role is an all‑rounder, requiring hands‑on deck leadership, teamwork, and occasional engineering support. 1–2 years sailing yacht experience and YM Offshore/STCW/ENG1 are essential, with a proactive, independent work style valued.

Qualifications

• YM Offshore certification is required.
• STCW and ENG1 medical certificate are required.
• A valid B1/B2 visa is required.
• 1–2 years of sailing yacht experience.
• Strong deck maintenance and passage-prep knowledge.
• Basic engineering knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the deck operations on a 95 ft yacht.
• Assist with engineering tasks as needed and be an all‑rounder.
• Work independently with initiative and strong communication.
• Coordinate with the owner and crew for safe passages and itineraries.

Skills

Deck experience

Sailing yacht experience

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

YM Offshore

STCW

ENG1

B1/B2

Job description

Freyrecruitment seeks an experienced 1st Mate for a private US cruising program aboard a 95ft modern classic sailing yacht. Immediate start on the US East Coast with Caribbean plans for winter and potential Norway/Sardinia next year.

The role is an all‑rounder, requiring hands‑on deck leadership, teamwork, and occasional engineering support. 1–2 years sailing yacht experience and YM Offshore/STCW/ENG1 are essential, with a proactive, independent work style valued.