Round the World Race Skipper
It takes an exceptional candidate to skipper in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. We are not just looking for the best yacht racer or the best sailor, we are also looking for talented and qualified individuals with proven strong leadership and instructing backgrounds.You will be in charge of a squad of approximately 50 crew, up to 20 of whom will be on board at any one time. With no professional mate or engineer on board, it is up to you to develop the skills and personalities in your team to create a competitive entry in the challenge of a lifetime.
Role/Duties:
To lead a team of novice crew of all ages and abilities, facilitating their race around the world.
Responsibilities include:
Ongoing crew training and development throughout the race
Team structure and role allocation
Safety and seamanship
Standard maintenance of an ocean racing yacht
Interface between race team and crew
Representing boat sponsors, including media and corporate responsibilities.
Qualifications:
UK MCA Recognised Yachtmaster Ocean with commercial endorsement or IYT (International Yacht Training) Master of Yachts
ENG1 Seafarer's medical certificate
STCW Proficiency for Persons in Charge of Medical Care Aboard Ships
GMDSS GOC/ROC certificate with sat-com endorsement
RYA Yachtmaster Instructor or Cruising Instructor
Note: Qualifications in progress may be accepted under certain circumstances.
Experience/Skills:
Fluent English (spoken and written).
Significant offshore/ocean experience (c. 30,000nm), with a significant proportion in command.
Significant time in command of crewed yachts greater than 50-foot.
Strong background in sail training.
Commercial and media awareness and a professional image.
Offshore yacht racing experience and competitive nature.
High level of seamanship, practical yacht husbandry and maintenance skills.
Excellent interpersonal, man management, team building and leadership skills.
Ability to work to financial budgets.
UK Work Visa
Contact: Please apply with your Maritime-Union.com Application Form at Email: HIDDEN LINK - PLEASE LOGIN or REGISTER Location: Worldwide
It takes an exceptional candidate to skipper in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. We are not just looking for the best yacht racer or the best sailor, we are also looking for talented and qualified individuals with proven strong leadership and instructing backgrounds.You will be in charge of a squad of approximately 50 crew, up to 20 of whom will be on board at any one time. With no professional mate or engineer on board, it is up to you to develop the skills and personalities in your team to create a competitive entry in the challenge of a lifetime.
Role/Duties:
To lead a team of novice crew of all ages and abilities, facilitating their race around the world.
Responsibilities include:
Ongoing crew training and development throughout the race
Team structure and role allocation
Safety and seamanship
Standard maintenance of an ocean racing yacht
Interface between race team and crew
Representing boat sponsors, including media and corporate responsibilities.
Qualifications:
UK MCA Recognised Yachtmaster Ocean with commercial endorsement or IYT (International Yacht Training) Master of Yachts
ENG1 Seafarer's medical certificate
STCW Proficiency for Persons in Charge of Medical Care Aboard Ships
GMDSS GOC/ROC certificate with sat-com endorsement
RYA Yachtmaster Instructor or Cruising Instructor
Note: Qualifications in progress may be accepted under certain circumstances.
Experience/Skills:
Fluent English (spoken and written).
Significant offshore/ocean experience (c. 30,000nm), with a significant proportion in command.
Significant time in command of crewed yachts greater than 50-foot.
Strong background in sail training.
Commercial and media awareness and a professional image.
Offshore yacht racing experience and competitive nature.
High level of seamanship, practical yacht husbandry and maintenance skills.
Excellent interpersonal, man management, team building and leadership skills.
Ability to work to financial budgets.
UK Work Visa
Contact: Please apply with your Maritime-Union.com Application Form at Email: HIDDEN LINK - PLEASE LOGIN or REGISTER Location: Worldwide
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About Clipper Ventures PLC
The Clipper 13-14 Round the World Yacht Race started in London, UK on 1 September 2013 and will return on 12 July 2014 - at 40,000 miles it’s the world’s longest ocean race.
It is the only race in the world where the organisers supply the fleet of twelve identical 70-foot, stripped down racin Read more
