Deckhand

The majority of Captains started their career as a deckhand. This is the entry level for all exterior positions on board and though it is a very physical job, it often requires a high level of guest interaction. In short, the deckhand’s responsibility is taking care of the exterior of the yacht. This includes cleanliness, maintenance, mooring, water toys, and tender driving.

• Small boat sailing, racing, jet skiing, wakeboarding and any other water sports, leisure boating, diving
• Carpentry, cabinet making, engineering, handy-man skills, car/motor repair, painting, cleaning
• Ability to take direction, work in a team, deal with difficult personalities, manage co-workers, multi-task, think on your feet

General maintenance and upkeep of the vessel including polishing and cleaning, tender driving, client contact, water sports activities.

Tickets required

• STCW 95
• ENG 1

Tickets desired

• Yacht Rating Certificate
• Yachtmaster Offshore / Ocean
• Powerboat Level II
• PADI certification

Perhaps one of the things that is particular about yachting is that nearly everyone must enter the industry at the bottom and work their way up.