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Bespoke Crew Recruitment

Chief Officer/1st Mate

Start date : 29th June 2025

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Position Chief Officer/1st Mate

Vessel/Shorebased Type 45m (148ft)

Vessel Type Sailing Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Position Type Seasonal

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 3rd Jun 2025

Job ID #2778727

Summary

Seasonal position - Option to go permanent at the end.


We are looking for a Mate to join a private/charter 45m S/Y currently in the Med. You will need to have had solid sailing experience due to the nature of the programme. Unfortunately, if you have come from just a Motor yacht background you will not be considered.


Ideally looking for someone with a diving background, preferably rescue diver certification.


The itinerary will be Med cruising for summer and then a winter yard period for 2025, then the vessel will return to dual season travelling to the Caribbean in Winter 2026.


Experience & Qualifications:

·        Yachtmaster Offshore or Ocean (OOW would be great)

·        PADI open Water minimum

·        Experienced Sailor with at least 3+ years of experience

·        Any prior Regatta/Racing experience is a plus

·        Longevity within a previous role

·        Schengen Visa in hand or EU Passport holder


Package:

·        Start date: DOE

·        Leave: MLC standard (Negotiable after a year)

Visas

  • Schengen (or EU Resident)

Essential Qualifications

Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

Location

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  • Homeport Mediterranean
  • Destination Mediterranean Sea
  • Current Location Mediterranean ,

About Bespoke Crew Recruitment

Bizspace Unit B14, 2-8 Airfield Way, Aerodrome Studios Christchurch United Kingdom BH23 3TS [ view on map ]

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