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The Crew Network

Lead Deckhand in United States

Start date : 22nd November 2025

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Position Deck > Lead Deckhand

Vessel/Shorebased Type 60m (197ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Rotational (3:1)

Yachting Experience 1 - 2 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 6th Nov 2025

Job ID #3217015

Summary

Job ID: 1631937

Position: Lead Deckhand / Relief Bosun

Yacht: 60m Private & Charter MY

Location: Savannah (USA) or Nassau (Bahamas)

Start date: End of November (latest: early December) - Rotational position 3:1

Itinerary: 2025: USA, Caribbean 2026: Caribbean, Costa Rica, Panama, Galapagos, Peru, New Zealand 2027: French Polynesia, Fiji, Indonesia, etc.

Requirements: STCW, Medical Fitness Certificate, Yachtmaster Offshore, PBL2, B1/B2 Visa in hand, worldwide sailing experience. Diving qualifications beneficial.

Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Lead Deckhand / Relief Bosun for this 60m private & charter MY. The candidate will work as Lead Deckhand and act as Relief Bosun for 1 month per 3-month rotation, leading a deck team of three. The vessel operates worldwide and maintains a busy schedule, including extensive trips across the Caribbean, Pacific, and remote cruising areas. The ideal candidate has solid deck experience in yachting, is confident driving tenders (jet and sterndrive), and is capable of working autonomously. Worldwide and ocean-crossing experience is highly advantageous. Additional skills such as diving or fishing are considered a strong plus. We are looking for a proactive, reliable, and positive individual with a drama-free attitude and willingness to commit long-term. Fluent English required, fluent Spanish is a big plus.

Both male and female candidates will be considered.

Total Deck Crew: 3 (Bosun + 2 Deckhands; you act as Relief Bosun).

Cabin: Shared / mixed cabin.

Team: NO S

alary range: €4,000 - €4,250 per month (DOE).

Other: Annual 13th Month Bonus at owners' discretion. 1 return economy flight per rotation (premium economy for flights over 5 hours).

Languages

English / Fluent

Spanish / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
RYA Qualifications
  • RYA Powerboat Level 2

Location

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  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location United States

About The Crew Network

Via Coppino 435, 55049, Viareggio (LU), Italy [ view on map ]

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