Deckhand - Temporary / Seasonal - $2200 - United States
Experienced Sailor / Watch Mate – Private Sailing Yacht (40–50 ft)
Private owner-operated 40–50 ft sailing yacht seeks an experienced sailor to serve as watch mate. This is not an entry-level deckhand role.
Duties
• Stand solo day & night watches
• Sail handling, reefing, anchoring, docking
• General deck duties and routine maintenance
• Basic diesel/systems awareness
• Coastal Chesapeake sailing with possible offshore legs
Requirements
• Proven offshore or long-distance coastal sailing experience
• Comfortable with night watches
• Good spoken English
• Calm, reliable, team-oriented
• Valid passport and ability to obtain U.S. crew visa
Details
• Salary: USD $2,200/month
• Term: 3–6 months (extendable)
• Room & board included
• Paid shakedown / trial period
• Private yacht (not charter / not superyacht)
Filipino sailors encouraged to apply.
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If interested provide last 10 years work experience summary. Written statement of your confidence to stand watch and crew, a 50 foot schooner, slope, or ketch. You're capability to navigate, you're capability dock and depart Marina's. Your longest offshore legs.
Serious applicants will be able to provide three captains references within the past five years.
Basic diesel knowledge is a plus.
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