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Captain

Lead Deckhand in France

Start date : 6th October 2025

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Position Deck > Lead Deckhand

Vessel/Shorebased Type 55m (180ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Yacht Built 2017

Number of Crew 13

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 1 - 2 years

Posted 6th Oct 2025

Job ID #2974739

Summary

Deckhand Needed | 55m Private/Charter Superyacht

Start Date: ASAP — currently in shipyard

Location: Europe (yard phase) → Atlantic crossing → Caribbean season

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Deckhand to join our professional crew on a 55m superyacht. The vessel is finishing up a shipyard period and preparing for an exciting Atlantic crossing ahead of a busy Caribbean season.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 1 year experience on yachts 40m+ (recent experience preferred)
  • Confident with washdowns, line handling, tender driving, and deck maintenance
  • Strong team player with a positive, can-do attitude
  • B1/B2 visa preferred (or in hand before Caribbean season)
  • ENG1, STCW, and Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
  • Powerboat Level 2 or equivalent
  • Yachtmaster preffered

Bonus Skills:

  • Experience with water sports, painting, or videography
  • Interest in fitness or diving always a plus!

What’s On Offer:

  • Competitive salary (DOE)
  • Excellent crew culture and longevity onboard
  • Great itinerary and opportunity for progression

If you’re a hard-working deckhand ready to join a dynamic team and hit the ground running, we’d love to hear from you.

Visas

  • B1/B2
  • Schengen/ Visa-Free Exemption (or EU Resident)

Essential Qualifications

Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RYA Coastal Skipper
  • RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper
  • MCA Navigational Watch Rating (NWR) Certificate

Location

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  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location France

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