1.Mate on SV

Sailing-Classics is looking for a first mate to join our team and to build up a steady work relationship based on scheduled rotations. We are looking for candidates with relevant nautical experience, social skills and the ambition to grow with our company.

Sailing experience with charter guests and familiarity with all shipboard certificates and regulations are the basic qualities we are looking for.

Safe manning related requirements:

In order to comply with safe manning, you need to have minimum the following certifications:

Chronos / Rhea

• Dutch Sailing Endorsement
• CoC: OoW unlimited/
• Medical Certificate
• Seaman’s book
• Basic Safety
• GOC/Marcom A
• Medical First Aid + Medical Care
• (Radar Navigator Management Level)
• (STCW Advanced Fire Fighting)
• (STCW Crowd Management)

The Sailing-Classics concept

Sailing-Classics cruises with 16-26 guests (cabin charter), combining authentic sailing without fixed schedule with great comfort and high-quality service (3 meals a day plus coffee and cake, good cuisine), watersports, tender service, shore excursions, etc. On regular cruises we sail between 3-6h every day. Guests are welcome to help with handling the sails and navigation.

Our Ships

Chronos and Rhea (both 54m, operating since 2013 and 2017 respectively, 9-10 crew including chef and 3 pax in service) are wishbone-ketches. Both are certified as Dutch commercial cruising vessels. Kairos (38m, sailing since 2007) is schooner-rigged and sailing under Maltese flag. All vessels have a fisherman and are newly built at Ark Yachts shipyard in Turkey in the style of classic yachts.

We operate year-round and cruise the Mediterranean Sea in summers and the Caribbean in winters.

Chronos & Rhea (9-10 crew):

Captain, First Mate, Engineer, Bosun, Deckhand, Chef, 3 x Steward*esses, Host

Life on Board

Life on board requires a certain lifestyle. The international crew (mostly European) speak English amongst each other, while guests are 90% German speaking (German, Swiss, Austrian, some Dutch).

We sail with guests, so every crewmember represents the company and is responsible for guests’ well-being. Crew is in close contact to guests at all times. We want our guests to feel at home on board and expect a friendly and hospitable attitude from all crew. Workdays are intense and long. With no fixed cruising schedule, working hours stay flexible. Depending on captain and workload, crew may get to visit shore every now and then.

Accommodation for crew is in double and triple cabins. All crew wears the Sailing Classics uniform. Food, water, juices, tea and filter coffee are available free of charge. Soft drinks, beer and wine are charged for crew at a substantial discount. Three meals per day (same excellent quality as for guests) are offered in crew mess.

Responsibilities

The First Mate is capable of full command in case the captain becomes incapacitated. Captain relies heavily on the First Mate to supervise and coordinate day-to-day activities of deck crew during sailing, maneuvers and maintenance. The First Mate is the safety officer on board.

Depending on the captain in charge, your tasks will be, amongst others:

• Contact with and at service for guests
• Tender driving with guests and crew
• Navigational watches during sailing
• Anchor watches according to schedule
• Support captain with navigation, routing and maneuvers
• Handling sails, anchors, ropes, fenders, etc.
• Check, inventory, up-keeping and ordering of navigational equipment, safety equipment, medical stock, charts, publications, office supplies and spare parts
• Responsible for clearing in and out incl. contact to shore-office
• Paperwork concerning, certificates, guest lists, crew list, MLC2006
• As safety officer you are responsible for crew familiarisation, training and drills with safety equipment as well as the safety instruction for guests
• Knowing your task on the muster list
• Cleaning deck, hull, tenders, and the whole vessels’ exterior, polish stainless steel
• Painting and varnishing, maintenance of vessel & deck equipment according to maintenance software MARAD.
• Assisting engineer when needed
• Garbage Management (galley, bar, exterior).
• Assisting in other departments like engineering, galley, service (with guests’ luggage) and shopping
• Make suggestions for improvements, notify captain about complaints
• Be present during the introductions and farewells of our guests.

Working Periods

Working periods are 2-3 months in continuous daily service on board. Travel days are paid. Sailing-Classics is looking for long-term working relationships that both sides can build and plan on. We are happy to provide one- (or more-) year contracts with 6-8 months on board and 4-6 months off. When you show motivation and get to know the vessel, climbing up the ladder is absolutely possible.

Contract and benefits

Salary depends on experience and type of contract. We offer freelance agreement and employment contracts. For an employment contract, you need a Dutch BSN and health insurance. We can support and advise on how to get a Dutch BSN-number, a Dutch health insurance as well as the Maltese endorsement when necessary.

On top of salary, you can expect an average of €100 tips per week during regular charters, and slightly less during crossings. Other benefits include discounts on drinks and merchandise as well as booking discounts for family and friends.

Contact

Sailing-Classics CV is based in the Netherlands, but there is a sales office in Stuttgart, Germany.