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Cara Lees Yacht Crew Ltd

Skipper in United States

Captain

Start date : 1st June 2026

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency

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Position Deck > Skipper

Vessel/Shorebased Type 15m (49ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State US Flagged Vessel

Number of Crew 1

Position Type Seasonal

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 28th Jan 2026

Job ID #3875534

Summary

Experienced Skipper/Captain required for the upcoming summer season (90 days approx) to operate two boats based in Catawba Island, Ohio, on the Great Lakes.


The role will primarily involve day trips, with occasional overnight outings. The vessels are a Tiara 48LS and a Chris-Craft Launch 27.

We are seeking someone professional, safety-focused, and comfortable running both boats, handling docking, basic maintenance oversight, and trip planning as needed. This is a sole Captain/crew position. 

Start date: June 1st 2026

End date: August 30th approx.

Salary: Market rate

Shoreside accommodation will be provided along with flight/travel costs to and from the vessels.

To be considered for the role, applicants should have relevant experience, good references and a valid license to operate the boats along with being eligible to work in the U.S and on a U.S flagged vessel.


Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • Green Card (or US Citizen)

Essential Qualifications

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

Location

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  • Homeport Catawba Island, Ohio, Great Lakes , United States
  • Destination Catawba Island, Ohio, Great Lakes , United States
  • Current Location United States

About Cara Lees Yacht Crew Ltd

1 Abinger Gardens Edinburgh EH12 6DE Lothian United Kingdom [ view on map ]

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Certified Recruitment Agency