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ROTATIONAL CAPTAIN | Private Oyster 885

Oyster Crew

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Previous command experience on a similar-sized or larger sailing yacht
  • Strong organisational and planning skills
  • Professional and approachable leadership style
  • Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the safe, efficient, and professional operation of the yacht
  • Lead a close crew and maintain high standards across safety, maintenance, presentation, and owner experience
  • Ensure a smooth working relationship/handover with the other rotational Captain
  • Work closely with engaged owners

Key facts

  • Remote from: Anywhere
  • Full time
  • English

Hard skills

Boat Handling

Other skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Planning
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Detail Oriented

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.

ROTATIONAL CAPTAIN | Private Oyster 885 | Global Cruising Programme | Mid-November Start

UK Refit | Caribbean | Panama Canal | Pacific | Hawaii

An experienced Captain is required to join a well-run private Oyster 885 programme from mid-November.

This is an excellent role for a sailing yacht Captain looking to be part of an active private programme with a varied and ambitious cruising schedule. The yacht is currently in Norway and will move to the UK for an autumn refit with Oyster, giving the successful candidate time to get to know the vessel, owners, and crew before the next phase of the itinerary. Plans include the Caribbean, a Panama Canal transit in February/March, onward cruising through the Pacific, and a winter season in Hawaii.

The owners are enthusiastic sailors and typically spend around six months each year onboard. They enjoy being involved with the running of the yacht, so the role calls for someone who is confident, well organised, and comfortable working closely with engaged owners. Clear communication, careful planning, strong attention to detail, and sound judgement are all important.

The position would suit a Captain with existing command experience and excellent engineering knowledge on a comparable sailing yacht who is ready to develop further within a supportive, long-term programme. The owners place a strong emphasis on attitude, leadership potential, reliability, and the ability to manage the yacht in a calm and structured way.

The yacht has a fully rotational crew set-up. A single Captain is preferred due to the structure of the rotation, although strong Captain and Chef couple team may also be considered.

During their on rotation, the Captain will oversee the safe, efficient, and professional operation of the yacht, leading a close crew and maintaining high standards across safety, maintenance, presentation, and owner experience. The Captain will ensure a smooth working relationship/handover with the other rotational Captain. This is a busy private programme with committed owners who value continuity, professionalism, and long-term crew relationships.

Package

  • Salary dependent on experience
  • Rotational position, with 2:2 - currently under discussion for the Pacific cruising section to see what works best.
  • Annual salary review
  • Performance-related bonus
  • One professional training course each year
  • Long-term opportunity within a stable private programme

 


Requirements

  • Previous command experience on a similar-sized or larger sailing yacht
  • Strong organisational and planning skills
  • Professional and approachable leadership style
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with hands-on owners
  • Valid seagoing certifications and documentation

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