Find Work & Keep In Touch... Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:49:35 +0000 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:49:35 +0000 YachtForums: We Know Big Boats! https://www.yachtforums.com/superyacht/yacht-crews.73/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:38:00 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/chief-engineer-available.39949/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/chief-engineer-available.39949/ invalid@example.com (Gabriel1!) Gabriel1! Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:48:18 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/looking-for-a-stew.39188/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/looking-for-a-stew.39188/ invalid@example.com (Traemon) Traemon Day trip 70' motor yacht]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:45:32 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/give-up-being-a-yacht-broker-to-become-a-deckhand.38962/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/give-up-being-a-yacht-broker-to-become-a-deckhand.38962/ invalid@example.com (Ahoy2939) Ahoy2939
Give up being a yacht broker to become a deckhand?]]> 14 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:20:29 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/good-opportunity-for-junior-capt.38533/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/good-opportunity-for-junior-capt.38533/ invalid@example.com (yachtnut) yachtnut Private boat for family and friends.
Ideally, candidate would have a ticket and willing to handle the normal maintenance and upkeep as well as take the wheel for sea time.
Thanks all.
Yachtnut]]> 1 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 19:18:44 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/yacht-boat-delivery-captain-available.29117/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/yacht-boat-delivery-captain-available.29117/ invalid@example.com (captainjim47) captainjim47 1 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 07:31:39 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/surfing-yachties.30314/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/surfing-yachties.30314/ invalid@example.com (awellbro) awellbro 1 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:42:53 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/ftl-s-y-specific-career-path-inquiry.38745/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/ftl-s-y-specific-career-path-inquiry.38745/ invalid@example.com (phoenixmonro) phoenixmonro ~Foreword~
I am swimming in information I have pieced together about the industry. As someone who is specifically interested in a career Sailing, a lot of the information out their does not pertain directly to my career path, thus I come to you fine folk.

Now,
My aim is to become a charter captain for ecotourism S/Ys on the Pacific. To gain experience, I intend to pursue a Deckhand position in Fort Lauderdale for the season Oct-May. From what I've been able to gather, FTL has...

FTL S/Y specific Career path inquiry]]> 2 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:33:35 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/21-yo-mate-in-stuart-fl.38149/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/21-yo-mate-in-stuart-fl.38149/ invalid@example.com (CTdave) CTdave
He attended Chapman's recently and has been working at West Marine part time for several years in CT and now in Stuart. He's had a side job in CT cleaning/maintaining boats as well as taking new boat owners out, showing them the Connecticut shoreline and teaching them about handling and safety on their new toys but...

21 yo mate in Stuart FL]]> 13 Sun, 19 May 2024 01:13:43 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/bilge-rat-needed-miami.38540/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/bilge-rat-needed-miami.38540/ invalid@example.com (JWY) JWY Sun, 10 Mar 2024 22:59:12 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/green-stew-entry-level-deckhand-50.38300/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/green-stew-entry-level-deckhand-50.38300/ invalid@example.com (Martin gibbo) Martin gibbo I would very much be interested to hear opinions & advice..I am a 51 year old male.. having served 27 years in the UK fire service..as an operational officer & multi skilled instructor.
My career is coming to a natural conclusion, & I'm determined to have a successful new career, which also fills me with passion/purpose & satisfaction!

As a 50 year old male... are there realistic opportunities for me (as an entry level deck hand/engineer)
Will Agencies...

Green stew? Entry level deckhand @ 50]]> 6 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 06:17:11 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/yachting-career-for-retired-female.31780/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/yachting-career-for-retired-female.31780/ invalid@example.com (Susan Lawless) Susan Lawless
Yachting Career for retired female]]> 5 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 06:03:36 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/staffing-question.37966/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/staffing-question.37966/ invalid@example.com (Daveholman) Daveholman My question is: should I try to find, like, a nurse/stew who can do all that, or just hire CNAs as I do now, to "live in" and have them as personal (not ship) staff?
A nurse/stew would be available for other normal duties the rest of the...

Staffing Question]]> 3 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:33:53 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/portland-or-deckhand-needed.35668/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/portland-or-deckhand-needed.35668/ invalid@example.com (JWY) JWY
Thanks!

Judy]]> 4 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 10:45:22 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/32-years-old-too-old-to-start.35571/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/32-years-old-too-old-to-start.35571/ invalid@example.com (MAZOP) MAZOP 3 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 20:05:08 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/private-chef-for-shore-based-job.35448/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/private-chef-for-shore-based-job.35448/ invalid@example.com (CaptPKilbride) CaptPKilbride I am pasting below a job description. Hope it might help to start to fill in any gaps in what I could tell you about the job. We are looking to find someone to fill the role year round, with half the year in Aspen, Colorado, and...

Private Chef for shore based job]]> 4 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 22:46:34 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/is-51-years-old-too-old-to-start-a-career-as-a-yacht-stewardess.25221/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/is-51-years-old-too-old-to-start-a-career-as-a-yacht-stewardess.25221/ invalid@example.com (KateAdventure) KateAdventure
Thank you!]]> 83 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:44:20 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/a-bad-time-to-enter-the-world-of-yachting-as-a-new-engineer.35350/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/a-bad-time-to-enter-the-world-of-yachting-as-a-new-engineer.35350/ invalid@example.com (GregZA) GregZA
I'm...

A bad time to enter the world of yachting as a new engineer?]]> 7 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:19:24 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/cook-chef-on-a-112-westport-asap.34580/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/cook-chef-on-a-112-westport-asap.34580/ invalid@example.com (thomas8592) thomas8592 May 1-8, Guests onboard in Key West
Break for a week
May 17 - 22, Guests onboard in Key West
Return to North Palm Beach
Bahamas Trip to Follow

Please send direct message and will provide email.]]> 9 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:42:52 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/ready-for-a-new-view-in-hospitality.34249/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/ready-for-a-new-view-in-hospitality.34249/ invalid@example.com (Meghann Lynn) Meghann Lynn We would love feedback on breaking into this sector of the hospitality industry. We are ready to move away from the snow capped mountains of the Rockies in Colorado. Both of us are 40. We have decades of experience, just not on a boat. Neal is a Chef with a bachelors degree, worked for Wolf Gang Puck, owned a place, and worked at a Historic Hotel. We met at the Historic hotel, where I was the banquet manager. I also worked many years behind the bar from Chicago nightclubs, dives,...

Ready for a new view in Hospitality]]> 11 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 21:12:56 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/references-for-crew-why-not-owners.8355/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/references-for-crew-why-not-owners.8355/ invalid@example.com (MYCaptainChris) MYCaptainChris
As crew need references to get jobs, then why not the owners we're applying to??

It would help weed out out the bad owners that don't treat there crew with respect or dignity. It could even work for crew getting jobs with Captains, getting the Captains reference.

It seems to me to make sense to me, but it could make a few problems reference privacy etc. I wonder if there could be a way of doing it?????]]> 11 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:19:28 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/going-from-cruise-industry-to-yacht-industry.33389/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/going-from-cruise-industry-to-yacht-industry.33389/ invalid@example.com (NicoBZHatsea) NicoBZHatsea I am 46 y.o. and lost my job onboard luxury Cruise Ships due to the expansion of the COVID-19.
I have spent 20 years onboard these beautiful Cruise Ships, making my way up from Barwaiter to Food & Beverage Manager.
I have all required maritime certificates ( STCW, PSDS, Crowd & Crisis Mgt, ENG1, ... ), also some extra-qualifications such as Boat and Diving Licences, and 20 years of experience in high luxury service for VIP groups, private events and charters.
I...

Going from Cruise industry to Yacht industry...]]> 3 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 18:21:54 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/new-sailors.33007/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/new-sailors.33007/ invalid@example.com (newmemberry) newmemberry
I currently hold the certificate Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats.
This goes over the same things that one would learn during RYA Powerboat level 2.

So my question is does my certificate of Survival Craft and Rescue Boats substitute the need for a Powerboat level 2 certificate?

I have driven tenders too many time to count, I have done MoB training and maneuvers, etc.

So I should be a fine and legal upstanding...

New Sailors]]> 1 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:37:33 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/over-under-qualified-considering-engineers-job.32831/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/over-under-qualified-considering-engineers-job.32831/ invalid@example.com (Big Disaster) Big Disaster
Age - mid 30s
Marital status - single, no kids

Wondering on your thoughts on my abilities to be employed. Looking for a change - I want to get out in the world, and love being on the ocean. I have some sailing experience, but nothing to really write home about. Based on my education/job history I think working towards an engineer position would be ideal, however I’m worried that I’m both over and under qualified....

Over/Under-Qualified Considering Engineers Job]]> 28 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 04:48:05 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/more-women-on-the-bridge.32638/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/more-women-on-the-bridge.32638/ invalid@example.com (Fishtigua) Fishtigua
https://www.theguardian.com/busines...tains-our-mission-is-to-rewrite-the-narrative]]> 41 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 14:57:19 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/about-to-head-off.32570/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/about-to-head-off.32570/ invalid@example.com (Reid Jenkins) Reid Jenkins
Does anyone have their first CV I could see? I’ve operated small craft for TowBoatUS and worked at a marina, but that’s really all my experience, so I need some guidance please!

Thanks!]]> 10 Fri, 31 Jan 2020 15:22:07 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/new-stewardess-in-the-making.32535/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/new-stewardess-in-the-making.32535/ invalid@example.com (MontanaH) MontanaH I just got my ENG-1 and I am taking my STCW courses next week. I live in aventura (central to Fort Lauderdale and Miami) where I will soon be placing all my belonging in storage and looking for work.

Would you recommend going through a crew placement agency, dock walking, or taking a trip to Europe (south of France) to find work as a new stewardess?

any tips are appreciated. I also work in the Lauderdale marine center as a bartender at the new restaurant called YOT. I’ve...

New Stewardess in the Making]]> 8 Tue, 17 Dec 2019 14:11:03 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/available-stewardess-seasonal-permanent-rotational.32389/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/available-stewardess-seasonal-permanent-rotational.32389/ invalid@example.com (Symone) Symone
I am currently located in Fort Lauderdale, FL and available immediately.

I am hard working, dedicated, and always motivated to develop my skill set. I think quickly on my feet and excel in stressful situations. I am a friendly team player with strong leadership skills, but can also work alone with ease. I have a bubbly personality, contagious smile and laughter, positive attitude and I love meeting and getting to know new people. My consistent high standards lead me to...

Available Stewardess: Seasonal, Permanent, Rotational]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2019 05:31:51 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/new-south-african-yachtie.30954/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/new-south-african-yachtie.30954/ invalid@example.com (Keegan B) Keegan B
I am Keegan, aged 20, new to this site and currently studying to become a yachtie. I am completing my advanced dekhand course, jet ski instructors course as well as the PADI open water course in March and upon advice from the training centre, i have been advised to head off to France mid - end April to do some dock-walking in search of a position.

I would appreciate any advice on what else i could do to try and secure a position. I have a listing of some recruitment companies...

New South African Yachtie]]> 12 Sun, 25 Aug 2019 14:24:39 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/long-island-ny-delivery-crew-1-assistance-needed.31878/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/long-island-ny-delivery-crew-1-assistance-needed.31878/ invalid@example.com (WeBeBoatin) WeBeBoatin 2 Tue, 20 Aug 2019 12:54:42 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/tips-in-the-yachting-industry-for-newbies.31852/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/tips-in-the-yachting-industry-for-newbies.31852/ invalid@example.com (CaptainJ56) CaptainJ56 bit about my self I am 20 years old from South Africa and I have a passion for the ocean and love being on it i have finished my Yachtmaster coastal and just want some more info on were I can go for dock walking and how I should go by finding my way in the industry as I am new to the industry.

any advice would deeply be appreciated.
thank you.]]> 1 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 15:35:05 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/pet-peeves-with-beachlanding-yacht-crew-guests.31622/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/pet-peeves-with-beachlanding-yacht-crew-guests.31622/ invalid@example.com (A captain) A captain Their attitude seems to be changing, too. They will come into a bay like Chatham, a nice unspoiled place, and send crew members to the beach loaded with umbrellas and beach chairs which they will set up in front of a beachside Tiki Bar with no consent or remuneration for the bar owner. I mean, I know about high tide rules and all that but...

Pet Peeves With Beachlanding Yacht Crew/Guests]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2019 14:06:07 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/flotilla-crew.31616/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/flotilla-crew.31616/ invalid@example.com (michael80025) michael80025 Thank you]]> 1 Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:57:14 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/online-crew-websites.31367/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/online-crew-websites.31367/ invalid@example.com (marc foster) marc foster
My wife and I are heading to the East coast from So Calif this fall. Our hope is to find a captain or a couple as crew since we are not familiar with the area and will be on the boat a week per month. Friends have suggested searching crew websites and upon looking online I find there are several sites to consider.

So my question to you all is, which sites might be the most effective. Most have an associated cost so joining several is probably not a rational...

Online Crew websites]]> 6 Mon, 22 Apr 2019 02:56:10 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/finding-work-as-a-newbie.30352/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/finding-work-as-a-newbie.30352/ invalid@example.com (Harley Mayers) Harley Mayers Regards Harley]]> 1 Fri, 08 Mar 2019 16:15:25 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/need-a-hand-on-deck-august-2019.31196/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/need-a-hand-on-deck-august-2019.31196/ invalid@example.com (Jorrit) Jorrit
I’m Jorrit, a 23-year-old Business student from the Netherlands. As I am finishing my Bachelor’s now, I will have some time off in August 2019.

Are you a yacht owner who can use an extra hand on deck, in the kitchen, doing a passage or ocean crossing or do you just enjoy having a social, responsible, communicative and fun Dutch student on board in August 2019? Then please get in touch by leaving a comment!

I have little sailing experience, but I am a quick learner for sure....

Need a hand on deck? August 2019]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2019 04:57:17 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/looking-to-get-into-yachting-need-advice.31089/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/looking-to-get-into-yachting-need-advice.31089/ invalid@example.com (Kevin Rybak) Kevin Rybak
Looking to get into yachting, need advice]]> 16 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 23:01:44 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/looking-to-become-a-deckhand.27323/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/looking-to-become-a-deckhand.27323/ invalid@example.com (jprisco) jprisco 1 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:57:11 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/first-crossing.30856/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/first-crossing.30856/ invalid@example.com (Fishtigua) Fishtigua
I had to ask her "Is that really me"?

View attachment 83232]]> 20 Wed, 05 Dec 2018 21:26:43 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/what-to-start-from.30565/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/what-to-start-from.30565/ invalid@example.com (Elena S.) Elena S. Glad to be here]]> 18 Mon, 03 Sep 2018 15:26:37 +0000 https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/older-yacht-stewardesses-38-years-old-experiences.30517/ https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/older-yacht-stewardesses-38-years-old-experiences.30517/ invalid@example.com (Ally3456) Ally3456
I know 38 isn't 'old' but from what I see it is considered pretty old in the yacht stewarding field. I have a lot of transferable skills that I believe will help me in this industry. I have a business management degree and have extensive experience in project management and working with teams as well as being in charge of...

Older yacht stewardesses (38 years old+) experiences]]> 3