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YOA Yacht Crew

Chief Officer/1st Mate in Spain

Start date : 1st June 2025

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Position Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 40m (131ft)

Vessel Type Sailing Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 1 - 2 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 16th May 2025

Job ID #2755454

Summary

FIRST MATE required onboard a 40m+ Sailing Yacht in the Med.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced sailing Chief Mate to join a great crew ahead of a busy summer season. This is a busy private and charter program that requires a hands-on competent Officer with a well-rounded skillset in sailing, running the deck, and supporting smooth bridge operations.

Candidates must hold their OOW and have proven longevity onboard similar sized sailing yachts.

  • Start ASAP in the Med
  • Itinerary: Mediterranean, winter plans TBC
  • Salary DOE
  • Permanent; may consider seasonal or temporary
  • Please note this is a full-time role with industry standard leave (*potential to increase for the right candidate)
  • Schengen visa in hand/equivalent passport

If you're an experienced First Mate and sailor who is ready for a busy season in Europe this summer, we'd love to hear from you.

*Applications through YOA are preferred and will be beneficial to your chances of being interviewed.

Visas

  • Schengen (or EU Resident)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA Master <200gt / OOW <500gt

Location

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  • Destination Mediterranean Sea
  • Current Location Spain

About YOA Yacht Crew

14 Caithness Court Jacks Point Queenstown 9371 NEW ZEALAND [ view on map ]

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