CROATIA SKIPPER 2013 - CROATIA

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are currently looking for Flotilla and Bareboat Skippers for the 2013 season in Croatia.

Positions are available for 3 or 6 months. You must also hold a UK National Insurance number and UK bank account.

Main duties and responsibilities:

General

• All yacht preparation on turnaround days including deck cleaning
• Briefing clients on safety and yacht systems
• Sharing knowledge of local area in briefings
• Advising on sailing questions
• Any other duties as directed by the Base Manager.

Flotilla

• Safety of all clients throughout the week
• Presentation and maintenance of yachts
• Full first day briefing to entire flotilla and daily briefings to clients on route including weather information
• Greeting clients and assisting boarding
• Safe mooring of all yachts each day
• Socialising with guests
• Day to day running repairs and assistance to break downs or call outs
• Regular checks on equipment and specifically safety equipment.
• Assisting with the organisation of group meals, BBQ's, competitions and punch parties
• Writing weekly reports on the flotilla
• Cleanliness & good presentation of lead boat at all times
• Ensuring host & engineer are fulfilling their duties
• Assisting the lead crew with all aspects of running the flotilla.

Bareboat

• Skippering charters of up to 9 clients at a time
• Yacht deliveries
• Call outs and maintenance
• Regular checks on equipment and specifically safety equipment.
• Base/ flotilla support when not on charter

Working conditions:

Main duties will centre around the yachts, the base and ports of call. Working hours vary and you MUST be flexible to cover operational requirements. You may at times be required to assist with other flotillas either as a Skipper or Engineer or to work as a Bareboat Skipper.

Requirements:

• RYA Yacht Master Offshore with Commercial Endorsement
• Ability to work under pressure and make difficult decisions
• Experience in a customer focused environment
• Sociable and positive personality
• Strong organisational skills

Founded in 1974, Sunsail is the largest sailing and watersports company with over 800 yachts in 30 locations worldwide, including the Caribbean, Europe, Pacific and Indian Ocean. We have the most modern fleet in the industry and offer a wide range of water-based holidays, including flotilla holidays, bareboat or skippered yacht charter, watersports club holidays, sailing schools, corporate & hospitality events and most recently we have added Sunsail Racing.

As part of the TUI Travel group, we can offer year round placement opportunities within TUI, including The Moorings, Crystal Ski and many other activity companies. Further details can be found on the TUI Travel website.

SALARY

Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• End of Season Bonus
• Paid Holiday
• Return Flights
• Accomodation
• Uniform
• Use of Equipment
• Friends and Family Discounted Holidays

TO APPLY

For more information and to apply for this position, please follow the link below:

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/croatia_skipper_2013.htm