Deck / Stew - West Coast 28m Yacht

Position Overview
This Deck / Stew opportunity as a full-time mariner on board a 90’ West Coast yacht will take you to some of the world’s best yacht cruising destinations, from Seattle and Puget Sound to British Columbia, SE Alaska along with California, Baja, and the Sea of Cortez in the Winter of 2025 to Spring 2026. We regularly see an abundance of wildlife – including whales, seals, sea lions, porpoises, bears, eagles, and more – while going to amazing events and ports of call. We also have some charters on board.

Deck duties include: 

• Regular exterior washing & teak cleaning
• Potential watch or first mate duties 
• Captain relief during transits
• Fenders and lines for docking
• Assisting with service providers
• Operating & cleaning tender
• Ensuring guest safety 
• Anchor/windlass operations & maintenance
• Maintaining and servicing the systems 
• Setup and store sunshades as needed
• Orienting other crew for charters
• Prep, launch, & store water toys
• Pump outs 
• Fill freshwater tanks
• Clean generator heat exchangers 
• Refueling
• Fill engine & hydraulic fluids 
• Possible dives (if interested & certified)
• Clean or replace air / water filters
• Annual & monthly maintenance (e.g. test EPIRB, clean strainers, inspect fire extinguishers, …) 
• Remove, store, and replace canvas covers

Stew duties include: 

• Interior cleaning & laundry
• Trash & recycling 
• Turning over rooms after guests leave
• Kitchen cleaning 
• Support for meal service during charters
• Carpet cleaning & vacuuming 
• Onboarding & storing supplies
• Ordering supplies & swag as needed 

Charter duties include: 

• Charter prep, cleaning, & décor setup
• Ensuring guest safety 
• Assisting with food service
• Training other crew members 

We’re currently cruising south from Seattle and are in California, with plans to go to the Sea of Cortez for several months starting in January. You’d be living aboard in our spacious and moder crew quarters that includes Wi-Fi, a tv with streaming services, microwave, gourmet coffee, refrigerator, washer and dryer, luxury bedding and bath linens and towels. Of course, you’re also more than welcome to use the other areas of the yacht while knowing that you do have a private place to retreat when you want.

Skills Needed to be Successful
· US citizen preferred, but will consider B1/B2 visas
· STCW required
· Prior superyacht / yacht deck crew experience required
· Licensed 100 ton or higher captain preferred
· Some prior helm experience with similar or larger yachts during longer transits is required
· Professional demeanor when guests are on board or during events
· Intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn, advance your skills, and problem solve
· Good organizational skills
· PADI Open Water certification would be a bonus (we’re willing to provide this if needed)
· Comfortable being either the sole deck/stew role on board the yacht or part of a team of 2 (in addition to the Captain)

Required Behaviors
• Non-smoking
• Absolutely no drug, marijuana, THC, or other substance usage
• Periodic drug testing as part of our USCG drug testing program
• Limited alcohol consumption 

The Captain is an experienced, 200 ton Master with over 10,000 NMs in Europe and the US over the past 3 years.

Competitive compensation based on experience. Expected start in early January.