Flotilla Skipper

Our Lead Flotilla Crew consist of skipper and experienced First Mate/Host working as a team to offer the highest level of customer service and ensuring a safe and enjoyable sailing environment at all times. In this fulfilling and exciting role you will take responsibility throughout the flotilla/charter to lead a group of the newest yachts around the Ionian islands, providing daily briefings, sharing knowledge of the local area and answering sailing questions. You will advise customers sailing in your flotilla about safety and yacht systems and equipment and ensure all the yachts are moored safely at the end of each day. You will be responsible for completing routine yacht service checks and basic / routine servicing. You will oversee the organisation of arrangements for dinner reservations for guests as well as social events such as beach BBQ’s as well as mini races and regattas. Working as part of an enthusiastic team you will also offer support at base.

RYA or IYT Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence or higher Commercial Endorsement VHF operators licence Valid First Aid certificate Basic Sea Survival ENG 1 or ML5 Working knowledge of routine yacht maintenance Ability to work as a reliable and flexible member of the team Be highly motivated Competent swimmer Good communication skills Excellent customer service skills Fluent English