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Burgess

Captain in Italy

Start date : 20th January 2026

7,500 EUR(€)

per month

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Position Deck > Captain

Vessel/Shorebased Type 40m (131ft)

Vessel Type Sailing Yacht

Charter/Private Charter

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 6th Jan 2026

Job ID #3829718

Summary

Burgess Recruitment is looking for a Captain for a 40m Charter Sailing Yacht

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: €7,500

Leave: 42 days annual leave

Qualifications:

  • Master 500 GT

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Sailing Yacht Captain
  • Strong charter background preferred
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
  • Schengen visa or EU residency required

Other:

  • Vessel based in La Spezia
  • Charter itinerary primarily Italy and Greece
  • Well-run charter programme with an established operational plan

Please also apply and register through the Burgess website (via Careers).

Burgess is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Languages

English / Fluent

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)
  • MCA CoC Master <500gt / Class 5

Location

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  • Destination Mediterranean Sea
  • Current Location Italy

About Burgess

Cunard House 15 Regent Street Saint James's London SW1Y 4LR [ view on map ]

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