Seasonal Skipper

The Island Trust is a charity that provides residential and day sail training for young people with educational support needs, disabilities or experiencing hardship. It is looking for a Seasonal Skipper for Moosk, a 58ft gaff yawl built in 1906, based in Plymouth. The job runs full-time from 1 March 2027 to 5 November 2027, and the start date can be negotiated.

The role:

• Skipper Moosk on voyages that vary in length and destination, including youth residential sail training weeks
• Instruct RYA Competent Crew and Day Skipper practical courses
• Prepare the vessel for the arrival of charterers and delegate tasks in harbour and on passage
• Take responsibility for the safety of the vessel and crew and for safe navigation
• Ensure compliance with the MCA Codes of Practice and the Safety Management System
• Maintain safety equipment and train staff in its use
• Carry out routine maintenance, including during the winter lay-up

What's on offer:

• Salary of £30,000 per annum pro rata
• Shift pattern of 3 weeks on and 1 week off, with the vessel vacated during the week off
• Opportunities to build a long-term career within the Trust

• RYA Cruising Instructor (commercially endorsed) with a minimum of 12 months' experience
• In-date medical certificate such as ENG1 or ML5
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and further training
• Experience of working with young people
• Previous gaff rig sailing experience preferred but not essential
• Experience of refitting traditional vessels preferred but not essential