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Lead Deckhand in United Kingdom

Start date : 1st January 2026

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Position Deck > Lead Deckhand

Vessel/Shorebased Type 58m (190ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Rotational (3:1)

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 12th Sep 2025

Job ID #2949460

Summary

We are looking for a lead deckhand with proven previous experience in this role.

3:1 Rotation, salary in USD, dependant on experience.

The position will require the person to be a strong support to the Bosun/2nd Officer and will be expected to run the deck at times the 2nd Officer is on the bridge.

Non-negotiable skills/ experience

- 2 Years Yachting experience

- Yacht master Offshore

- Strong large tender driving

- Maintenance and repairs

Advantageous skills (nice to have)

- Sailing back round

- Diving quals

- Carpentry

- Interest in water sports (wing foiling, wakeboarding, kitesurfing)

The owners and their family want the crew to be a part of their experience onboard and enjoy involving the crew with all their activities (they are very active), so personality will play a big role in this position. The candidate must be polite, professional and genuine, have a good sense of humour, and enjoy spending time around guests and the family.

The Lead deckhand would be working with the 2nd Officer/ Bosun, with 2 deckhands underneath them.

The boat is a heavily used Private Expedition Yacht that has an exciting itinerary for the years ahead, with the West coast of the US and Antarctica planned for 2026. We have just finished up a summer in Sweden and Norway. She is a labour-intensive vessel, as she still retains some of her classic features.

This is a very individual boat with fantastic owners, great itinerary and competitive package.

Male only candidates due to cabins.

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

Location

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  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location United Kingdom