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OYSTER WORLD RALLY - Mate/Engineer and Deck/Cook team for new Oyster 565

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Yachtmaster Offshore/Ocean (essential)
  • Strong engineering and maintenance experience
  • Good sailing experience (YM preferred)
  • STCW ENG1

Responsibilities

  • Support learning and activities of children
  • Maintain the yacht and ensure proper watchkeeping
  • Prepare meals suited to a relaxed family environment
  • Engage with the family and crew in a collaborative setting

Key facts

  • Remote from: Anywhere
  • Full time
  • English

Other skills

  • Teamwork
  • Patience
  • Creativity

About the company

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Oyster Crew

Staffing & Recruiting

Oyster Yachts was founded in 1973, rapidly establishing an international reputation in the sailing world for performance, quality, comfort and safety. Since new owner and CEO Richard Hadida took the helm in 2018, the company has gone from strength to strength; our first new model, the Oyster 565 won the Bluewater Cruiser of the Year at the British Yachting Awards in 2019Our mission is simple: to design, build and support the finest bluewater sailboats, capable of sailing safely anywhere in the world, in comfort and luxury.At the heart of Oyster are the people: those who design and build them and those who own and love them. Along with Oyster owners, we see ourselves as a family, inspired by each other, the stories we tell and the adventures we have.We are always on the look out for good quality crews to match to our fleet of yachts and owners. Whether it’s adventuring in high latitudes, family cruising around the world or chartering in the Caribbean and Mediterranean, there are plenty of amazing opportunities for aspiring Oyster crews and for those crews already in the Oyster family who are looking to take the next step. If you think you have what it takes, we really look forward to meeting you very soon.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

This is a remote position.


Mate/Engineer & Deck/Cook Couple Team – Oyster 565 | World Rally
 
We’re looking for a warm, capable couple team (Mate/Engineer & Deck/Cook) to join a beautiful Oyster 565 currently on the Oyster World Rally.
 
Owned by an active, down-to-earth family, the owner is also the Captain, and the crew will join a collaborative, hands-on environment on board. The yacht has already completed several thousand miles and will welcome new crew in Fiji, with the contract running to at least April 2027, finishing in Antigua.
 
The family have two children (aged 9 and 10), so it’s important you genuinely enjoy working with kids - supporting their learning, activities, and interest in sailing, alongside the parents.

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Requirements

Mate/Engineer
  • Yachtmaster Offshore/Ocean (essential)
  • Strong engineering and maintenance experience
  • Confident on offshore passages and watchkeeping
  • Great with kids
Deck/Cook
  • Good sailing experience (YM preferred)
  • Minimum 2 seasons on sailing yachts
  • Capable, organised cook suited to a relaxed family environment
  • Happy to support children with day-to-day learning and activities
Both
  • Great with children – patient, positive, engaging
  • STCW & ENG1
  • Minimum 2 seasons working together as a couple
  • Easygoing team players with a love of sailing



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