Lead Deckhand, 65m+ S/Y

Hello Sailor are looking for a lead deckhand

65m+ dual seaon mostly private S/Y

Start date and location: ASAP, in Spain

Itinerary: Med/Caribbean, with a busy schedule of owner trips and a very occasional charter

Qualifications needed: Minimum YMOS, with any further diving or dinghy/watersports instructor qualifications beneficial

Skills needed: Candidates should have some sailing experience, but deckhands with excellent diving skills rather than advanced sailing skills could be considered. An organised, hard working personality with excellent attention to detail is vital

Experience needed: Must have minimum 1 year yachting experience, ideally including 50m+ yachts, and the deckhand should come from either a strong diving or a strong sailing background

Details:

This prestigious dual season sailing yacht is looking for a keen and dynamic lead deckhand to join the crew of 11 and work with the bosun, chief officer and junior deckhand on deck. The ideal candidate will have existing industry experience, including S/Ys, and diving skills. As this yacht has a busy schedule, the deckhand should be able to hit the ground running and really take ownership of their role. This is an amazing chance to join a busy and impressive large S/Y with very high standards and a great crew.

To apply, please send CVs to apply@hellosailorcrew.com

Mate, J-Class

Hello Sailor are looking for a first mate

Single season private J-Class

Start date and location: ASAP, in Spain

Itinerary: Based in Spain over winter, with the summer season spent cruising the Med with the owners, racing in a couple of regattas and attending the America’s Cup 2027

Qualifications needed: Minimum YM Offshore

Skills needed: Must be a very strong sailor, with excellent maintenance, crew management, racing and deck operations skills

Experience needed: Candidates from a strong sailing background, with minimum 4 years experience, including mate or bosun experience on a similar size S/Y, are preferred

Details:

This amazing newly refitted J-Class is looking for an experienced, hard working first mate to join the crew of 9 and lead the bosun and deckhand. The mate should be able to hit the ground running, with several years of existing experience as either a mate or bosun on a performance S/Y under their belt. This is an amazing opportunity for an excellent first mate to join a prestigious sailing J-Class.

To apply, please send CVs to apply@hellosailorcrew.com

Mate/Engineer, 29m private S/Y

Hello Sailor are looking for a mate/engineer

New 29m dual season private modern classic S/Y

Start date and location: ASAP, Northeast coast USA

Itinerary: Caribbean winter, Med/Scandinavia summer, with owner cruising and the possibility of some racing

Qualifications needed: Must have YM Offshore and a B1/B2 or USA passport, with the AEC 1&2 certifications advantageous

Skills needed: Must be a strong sailor and a team player, with good engineering, troublshooting, deck maintenance and guest interaction skills

Experience needed: Minimum 3 years on S/Ys

Details:

This beautiful new modern classic S/Y is looking for a mate/engineer to join the crew of 3. The mate/eng will have their own cabin. The ideal candidate will have strong deck, engineering and maintenance capabilities, a friendly, team player attitude and a strong work ethic. This is an amazing opportunity to work with a friendly crew on an impressive new yacht with an interesting upcoming itinerary.

To apply, please send CVs to apply@hellosailorcrew.com

Deck/Stew, 21m charter catamaran

Hello Sailor are looking for a deck/stew

70/30 interior/deck split

21m dual season charter catamaran

Start date and location: Mid / End November, in Antigua

Itinerary: Dual season Caribbean, with a busy charter schedule and a few owner trips

Qualifications needed: The deck/stew should ideally have a B1/B2 visa. Any interior, service and/or sailing certifications are valued.

Skills needed: Must have some interior, deck and sailing skills, but personality and a willingness to learn are more important than existing skills

Experience needed: Minimum 1 season, with catamaran and/or charter experience very beneficial. Candidates with a sailing or high level hospitality background are preferred

Details:

This busy dual season catamaran is looking for an upbeat, hard working deck/stew with experience to join the young and friendly captain couple onboard. The ideal candidate will have relevant land-based experience, at least 1 seasons yachting experience, and a friendly, versatile personality. This is an amazing opportunity to join a busy charter catamaran.

To apply, please send CVs to apply@hellosailorcrew.com

First mate, 22m classic S/Y

Hello Sailor are looking for a first mate

22m private classic yacht

Start date and location: Early February, France

Itinerary: Winter in the South of France then the classic yacht regatta circuit during summer 2027

Qualifications needed: Minimum YM Offshore, and a driving license

Skills needed: Must be a strong sailor with excellent racing, passagemaking, maintenance, organisational and people management skills

Experience needed: Candidates with a strong sailing background and minimum 3 years on S/Ys, including classics, are preferred

Details:

This prestigious classic sailing yacht, part of an exciting and well funded classic yacht fleet, is looking for an experienced and dedicated first mate. The ideal candidate will be passionate about classic yachts and traditional craftmanship, with a hard working attitude and a dedication to keeping the yacht in tip top condition. This is a great opportunity to work on a well reputed yacht with an exciting racing itinerary.

To apply, send CVs to apply@hellosailorcrew.com

Mate, 25m private performance catamaran

Hello Sailor are looking for a first mate

25m high performance private sailing catamaran

Candidates in NZ/Pacific/Aus preferred

Start date and location: ASAP, Fiji

Itinerary: South Pacific

Qualifications needed: YM Offshore

Skills needed: Must be a strong sailor with excellent interpersonal, teamwork and maintenance skills, and a self-starter attitude

Experience needed: Must have 1-2 seasons minimum experience on performance S/Ys, and ideally performance catamaran experience

Details:

This amazing world cruising catamaran is looking for a first mate to join the crew of 3. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, friendly and hard working, with performance S/Y experience and excellent sailing skills. This is a busy but rewarding position, with owners onboard for extended periods of time.

To apply, please send CVs to apply@hellosailorcrew.com

Second mate, 60m+ S/Y

Hello Sailor are looking for a second mate

60m+ world cruising private sailing yacht

Start date and location: ASAP (in the next few weeks), USA

Itinerary: Heading the Pacific and spending the next couple of years there

Qualifications needed: OOW preferred, but excellent candidates with YM Ocean can be considered. Must have B1/B2 visa or American passport/Green card in hand

Skills needed: Must have excellent safety and crew management, and sailing, skills. Extra skills such as advanced medical, diving, carpentry or rigging etc would be beneficial

Experience needed: Minimum 3 years working on deck on performance S/Ys

Details:

This incredible modern classic sailing yacht is looking for an experienced and confident second mate to join the crew of 11. The ideal candidate will be a very strong sailor who is keen to take on the safety manager role onboard, and is looking for an off the beaten track itinerary. This is an amazing chance to join a world cruising yacht that does a lot of sailing.

To apply, send CVs to apply@hellosailorcrew.com