[Hiring] Captain and Mate/Cook team @Oyster Yachts

Role Description

This is a remote position. Starting in January 2027, we are looking for an experienced, proactive Captain/Engineer and Mate/Cook Couple to take over the professional operation of an adventurous Oyster 575 for the final leg of the 2026 Oyster World Rally and the programme beyond. This is a hands-on role for an accomplished sailing team with the confidence and practical ability to operate, maintain and troubleshoot the yacht in remote locations.

• A careful handover from the outgoing Captain is expected in Brazil before the yacht sets sail for Antigua and the rally finish in April 2027.
• Potential plans after the rally include the Marion to Bermuda Race, summer family cruising along the US East Coast and in Maine, followed by a Caribbean winter in 2028.
• Both crew members must hold valid B1/B2 visas for cruising in US waters.
• The owner is passionate about life under sail, enjoys passagemaking and likes to take an active place in the watch rota.
• The successful team will be self-sufficient and able to sail and maintain the yacht confidently themselves.

Qualifications

• Captain/Engineer should ideally hold RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certification or demonstrate substantial ocean-passage experience and strong engineering skills.
• Mate/Cook must hold a valid RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate and have excellent sailing experience.

Requirements

• YM Ocean certification or solid Ocean experience is preferable for the Oyster World Rally professional Captains.
• B1/B2 visas are essential for cruising in US.
• Solid engineering skills/knowledge are essential for problem solving in remote locations.
• The Mate/Cook will need to hold a valid YM Offshore and excellent sailing experience.
• Both require up to date STCW and ENG1 certifications.

Benefits

• If you haven't done so already, you can register with Oyster Crew via the Candidate Portal and keep up to date with the latest available positions and news.