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Winch Yacht Recruitment

Lead Deckhand

Start date : 18th February 2026

5,000 USD($)

per month

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Position Deck > Lead Deckhand

Vessel/Shorebased Type 65m (213ft)

Vessel Type Sailing Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Rotational (3:1)

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 11th Feb 2026

Job ID #3893076

Summary

NO MOTOR YACHT DECKHANDS PLEASE - SAILING CREW APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED

LEAD DECKHAND (Proven sailing yacht experience as a lead)

Sailing yacht exp: 2 years minimum

Vessel: 65m SY

Start: Asap

Rotation:3:1

Salary: $5,000 USD

Yachtmaster Offshore

B1B2 a must

This 65m SY is currently looking for a Lead Deckhand to join them asap. You will have proven sailing yacht experience, and this does not mean course experience it means real solid sailing experience. The successful candidate will have a Yachtmaster in hand, as you will be driving the 12m tender very often during guests on periods. A B1B2 visa will also be required due to the vessels plans, and good leadership skills are required. Rigging, sail repairs, splicing, navigation must already be first nature to you, as we really are looking for an all round sailor for this role.

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

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