Summary
A Captain is sought for a 24m sailing yacht based in France, operating within the Mediterranean Sea.
We are ideally looking for a Team/Couple, the captain must have experience on sailing yachts 60+ feet.
Engineering skills and intermediate French speaking are a must.
This permanent position involves working as part of a two crew on a private yacht, for a Swiss owner who has no children and no pets, who is keen on watersports and leads a healthy lifestyle.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safety and efficiency of the vessel, and will possess relevant certifications, including; RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, ENG1 and STCW, along with extensive experience in command of similar vessels.
Responsibilities include;
- Team leader as captain
- Safety first for people and assets
- Strong sense of responsibility for boat, assets, cost
- Technical know how & skill for onboard systems (AC, WM, Eng, Gen etc)
- Systematic preventive maintenance of boat
- Cost awareness and management
- Personal chemistry, nice atmosphere on the boat
- English, any additional language great asset
- Appreciating privacy
- Appreciating privacy
- Strict confidentiality
The Captain should demonstrate strong leadership, a commitment to safety, and the ability to foster a positive atmosphere on board.
Proficiency in English is required, with additional languages considered a valuable asset.
The role necessitates discretion and respect for the owner's privacy.
- Planned start date of April 1, 2026,
- Home port in Cannes, France.
- Cruising Itinerary: Northern Med Cote D’Azur, Baleares, Corsica, Costa Smeralda, Liguria, Tuscany
- Determination of winter program 2026-27 in September 2026