Captain & Mate Couple for a Sailboat
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- Category:
- Deck Jobs
- Position:
- Captain
- Salary:
- negotiable ,
- Location:
- Ensenada Mexico
- Start date:
- Flexible
- Job updated:
- November 1, 2026
We have an 88' carbon fast cruising private sailboat and seek an experienced couple - a Captain who holds the sailing credentials and a Mate who also has some sailing skills and general below-deck skills, with full sail yacht experience, including full maintenance of systems, sailing, and guest accommodation, including meals. The plans are for offshore sailing as well as island cruising. In addition to sailing skills, the applicants must have good knowledge of systems including hydraulics, electrical, and general sailboat rigging and maintenance. There will be no chartering. The boat has a medium-size cruising interior in a fast carbon hull, with a carbon mast, rigging, and full hydraulics.
The boat is in Ensenada, Mexico and after commissioning it will sail to S California, then offshore to the Caribbean for the winter and spring. May participate in fun regattas and cruises. Flexible schedule and destination.
We are looking for a couple with good sailing skills or an individual with multiple talents. Candidates must have a positive, proficient attitude, enjoy adventure, and love sailing.
Work Experience Requirements:
All applicants must have previous experience in working on yachts matching the following requirements:
- Yacht sizes: < 24m or 24-29m
- Yacht types: sailing
- Yacht uses: private
- Experience length: min 5 years
Language Requirements:
Good knowledge of the following languages is required: English, Spanish
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