Working at SAILING-CLASSICS
Become part of the Sailing-Classics family
Working aboard KAIRÓS, CHRONOS and RHEA
Sailing-Classics cruises with 16-26 guests (cabin charter), combining authentic sailing without fixed schedule with great comfort and high-quality service (4 meals a day, good cuisine), water sports, tender service, shore excursions, etc. On regular cruises we sail between 3-6h every day. Guests are welcome to help with handling the sails and navigation. We operate year-round and cruise the Mediterranean Sea in summers and the Caribbean in winters. One vessel usually stays around the Atlantic islands for a few weeks during the Atlantic crossings.
Life on board requires a certain lifestyle. The international crew (mostly European) speaks English amongst each other, while guests are 90% German speaking (German, Swiss, Austrian, some Dutch). We sail with guests, so every crew member represents the Company and is responsible for guests’ well-being. Workdays are intense and long. With no fixed cruising schedule, working hours stay flexible. Working periods are around 2 months in continuous daily service on board. Travel days are paid.
Sailing-Classics is looking for long-term working relationships that both sides can build and plan on. When you show motivation and get to know the vessel, climbing up the ladder is absolutely possible.
Sailing-Classics CV is based in the Netherlands, but there is also a sales office in Stuttgart, Germany
The following positions are currently vacant:
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Your contact:
For an application, please send your curriculum vitae with information about your (sailing) experience and skills as well as your certificates to
We are always happy to receive unsolicited applications.
Responsibilities:
The Captain is responsible for a safe operation of our sailing ship(s) and a host at all times to our guests. All crew members fall under his/her command, and he/she is therefore responsible for their well-being and performance on board, while executing the Sailing-Classics Board Rules.
He/she manages the owner‘s asset and ensures all guests on board have an enjoyable experience. The Captain operates the yacht under international rules and regulations. His responsibilities are all encompassing and his position can be, to some extent, compared to that of a CEO on land.
Personal Job Skills Requirements:
We expect the following skills to be Captain on our yachts:
- Hospitable attitude
- Good communications and organization skills
- Excellent navigational skills
- A “can-do” attitude
- Energetic personality
- Excellent leadership, etiquette and communication skills
- Maintenance /engineering experience or understanding
- Good grasp of accounting and IT
Safe Manning related requirements:
In order to comply with the safe manning, you need to have the following certifications:
- Dutch Sailing Endorsement
- CoC: Master Sailing vessels (unlimited/ up to 500 GT)
- Seaman’s book (Monsterboekje)
- Basic Safety certificate (STCW’95)
- Marcom A | GOC GMDSS Endorsment
- Medical First Aid + Medical Care
- Radar Navigator
- Management Level (Proficiency Survival Craft)
- Advanced Fire Fighting (for Chronos and Kairos)
- Crowd Management (for Chronos and Kairos)
- (Proficiency Survival Craft)
Responsibilities:
The First Mate is capable of full command in case the captain becomes incapacitated. The Captain relies heavily on the First Mate to supervise and coordinate day-to-day activities of deck crew, also during sailing and maneuvers and maintenance.
Safe Manning related requirements:
In order to comply with the safe manning, you need to have the following certifications:
- CoC Stuurman/Officer of the watch (unlimited/ up to 500 GT)
- Seaman’s book (Monsterboekje)
- Medical certificate (ENG1)
- Basic Safety certificate (STCW’95)
- Marcom A | GOC GMDSS Endorsment
- Medical First Aid + Medical Care
- (Crowd Management)
- (Advanced Fire Fighting)
- (Radar Navigator Operational Level)
Responsibilities:
As engineer you are in charge for all technical items on board, amongst others: the main-engine, outboard-engines, all generators, pumps, all electronics, air-condition, refrigeration, general reparations and maintenance.
During daily operations you will be working largely independently. You organize and supervise the crew in all maintenance related items, but you also need to be capable to help and understand the routines on deck during maneuvers.
Work close together with the captain to organize the general daily maintenance, to order spare parts in advance and plan shipyard- and maintenance-periods in advance, and have good administration and communication with ship and shore.
Safe Manning related requirements:
In order to comply with the safe manning, you need to have the following certifications:
- Seaman’s book (Monsterboekje)
- Medical certificate (ENG1)
- Basic Safety certificate (STCW’95)
- Certificate of Competency (CoC)
Responsibilities:
As rating deck (whether Bosun or Deckhand) you are under the command of the captain and first officer and mainly responsible for the deck, maintenance and sailing manoeuvres. You should have good technical and maintenance skills. Maintenance and repair work is carried out during the charter period.
Safe Manning related requirements:
In order to comply with the safe manning, you need to have the following certifications:
- Seaman’s book (Monsterboekje)
- Medical certificate (ENG1)
- Basic Safety certificate (STCW’95)
- Certificate of Competency (CoC) Rating Deck (180 days)
Responsibilities:
The host is first and foremost there for the guests to make sure they have a unique and unforgettable holiday. “Think like a guest” and seize every opportunity to improve their experience. Depending on the captain/team/region, your tasks may slightly differ.
Job Skills requirements:
We expect the following skills to be Host/ess on our yachts:
- Energetic and flexible personality, thriving in teamwork with a positive and pro-active can-do attitude
- Good communications and organization skills
- Background in tourism and knowledge of sailing areas is a strong asset
- Multitasking, the ability to work under stress
- Discretion
- Fluency in German is a strong asset
- Hospitable attitude and attention to detail
Recommended certificates / nice to have:
- Seaman’s book (Monsterboekje)
- Medical certificate (ENG1)
- Basic Safety certificate (STCW’95)
Responsibilities:
Depending on the captain and the team being on board, your tasks may differ a little. Generally speaking, the chef will be in charge for galley, service and provisions for up to 36 persons, 3 meals a day and several courses.
Job Skills requirements:
Following on what is stated above we require the following skills of our chefs:
- Education as cook is requested
- Vast knowledge of produce and ability to provision in obscure parts of the world
- Ability to provision to a budget
- Knowledge of nutrition, diets and allergies, food safety and storage
- Menu planning, varied repertoire (and wine knowledge is a big plus)
- Excellent creativity and presentation skills
- Excellent communication skills and positive attitude
- Organized time management and adaptability
- Accounting and computer skills
- Ability to overcome seasickness
Recommended certificates / nice to have:
- Seaman’s book (Monsterboekje)
- Medical certificate (ENG1)
- Basic Safety certificate (STCW’95)
Responsibilities:
As a Stewardess/Steward you are responsible for smooth everyday operation of service/hotel department, incl. housekeeping services, laundry /wardrobe management, inventories, food and beverage service, clean-up
Job Skills requirements:
We expect the following skills to be Steward/ess on our yachts:
- Hospitable attitude, displaying knowledge of international etiquette in service
- Good communications, organization skills
- Vast knowledge of service, housekeeping, drinks (and wines is an advantage), restaurants and activities in cruising areas, table decorations and table arrangements
- Energetic and flexible personality, thriving in teamwork with a positive and pro-active can-do attitude
- Attention to detail (cleaning, service)
- Multitasking ability to work under stress
- Discretion
- Ability to overcome seasickness
Recommended certificates / nice to have:
- Seaman’s book (Monsterboekje)
- Medical certificate (ENG1)
- Basic Safety certificate (STCW’95)