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Deckhand

Date posted:
17/07/2026
Join date:
August 2026
Join location:
Pacific
Couples position:
No
Salary:
4000 USD
Engagement type:
Rotational
Gender:
Any
Required experience:
0-6 months
Green card required:
No
Vessel type:
Sail Yacht | 100+ m | Private
Vessel company:
Saltwater Recruitment
Job description

We are seeking a Deckhand to join a 100m+ private Sailing Yacht operating an adventurous, off-the-beaten-track Pacific cruising program. This is a hands-on role offering strong sea time, varied cruising, and the chance to experience remote destinations as part of a well-established team.

The role/program: • Full deckhand position supporting all exterior operations and maintenance. • Pacific cruising program with an exciting itinerary. • Crew will have opportunities to enjoy destinations during downtime. • Start dates: 14th August 2026

What we’re looking for: • Ideally 1 year of yachting experience; strong candidates with less experience considered if they have a solid boating or sailing background. • Sailing experience preferred but not essential (dinghy or small boat experience beneficial). • Yachtmaster or EDH preferred but not essential. • Varnishing experience - highly beneficial.

What’s on offer: • Salary: $4,000 USD (DOE) • Leave: 3:1 rotation • Training scheme • Strong sea time within an extensive cruising. • Unique opportunity to explore remote destinations as part of a large sailing yacht crew