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Captain in France

Start date : 1st April 2026

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Suitable for Team/Couple

Position Deck > Captain

Vessel/Shorebased Type 24m (79ft)

Vessel Type Sailing Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Yacht Built 2020

Number of Crew 2

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Looking for Team/Couple Yes [View]

Posted 2nd Oct 2025

Job ID #2971296

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. 

 

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 OffshoreENG1 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

Team

  • Starting 1st Apr 2026
  • Permanent
  • 24m (79ft) Sailing Yacht
  • France

Languages

English / Fluent

French / Basic

Visas

  • Schengen/ Visa-Free Exemption (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)
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC 1 & 2) Certificate
RYA Qualifications
  • RYA Powerboat Level 2

Location

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

More from Owner or Representative

  • Starting 1st Apr 2026
  • Permanent
  • 24m (79ft) Sailing Yacht
  • France

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