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 3-6 hours 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. We are happy to provide one-year contracts with 6-8 months on board and 4-6 months off.
We offer freelance contracts as well as employment contracts. Because we are sailing under Dutch Flag, the following is important: (applies only to employment contracts)
- Dutch Social Security number (BSN or Sofi-number)
- Dutch Health Insurance
Sailing-Classics CV is based in the Netherlands, but there is also a sales office in Stuttgart, Germany
The following positions are currently vacant:
- First Mate from 17.09.2022 CHRONOS
- Bosun from 29.10.2022 RHEA
- Engineer from 17.09.2022 KAIROS
- Rating Deck from 28.11.2022 KAIROS
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.
Duties amongst others are:
Safe Manning related requirements:
In order to comply with the safe manning, you need to have the following certifications:
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.
Depending on the captain in charge, your tasks will be, amongst others:
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.
Depending on the captain in charge and the crew on board your tasks will be amongst others:
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.
Depending on the captain in charge and the crew on board, your tasks will include among others:
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.
Depending on the captain in charge and the crew on board, your tasks will include among others:
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.
Generally, the duties of the Chef include:
Job Skills requirements:
Following on what is stated above we require the following skills of our chefs: