yacht week internship

All the training and hiring of our skippers and hosts is managed by our partners, Quarterdeck. You need to complete the Quarterdeck Academy to skipper or host for us. Read more here .

Please get in touch with Quarterdeck directly regarding the necessary qualifications.

Seasonal Jobs Abroad

The Yacht Week

Want the best job in the world?! The Yacht Week are looking for the next set of talented skippers and hosts to work on yachts in the Mediterranean Islands and many more destinations.

Trade your life for a life at sea. Work year round with our private charter & flotilla partners across the globe.

There’s no better way to spend your year. Sail with friends from all over the world in Croatia , Greece , the Caribbean and more.

Summer Sailing Jobs

• Spend the Summer working on The Yacht Week • Earn between €340-€720 per week + tips • All living expenses paid for while working • Sail as a skipper or a host • Sail yachts from 40-64ft

Work as a Skipper

Become a master of the ocean, navigate and sail your crew through stunning destinations, meet new friends from all over the world and be part of our international team of skippers.

Work as a Host

Show off your skills in the kitchen and take your guests experience to the next level with delicious fresh food, and join a global community enjoying life at sea.

Thinking about an adventure on the high seas this summer?

If you're thinking about a sail week this year, make sure that it's a trip of a lifetime with our take on what really matters when you book.

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Not All Sailing Holidays Are Made Equal

Sometimes it's the little details that matter most to make a trip of a lifetime. If you're considering a sail week but not sure who to go with - we've got the lowdown from our community on why Yacht Week is the most unforgettable experience (for all the right reasons).

"My Yacht Week experience was an absolute 10 out of mothereffing 10”

- Cosmopolitan

Here's What Makes Yacht Week Different

At Yacht Week, we put experience first. Our team is constantly working to plan out the best routes and programmes and source the best yachts.

Everything, curated.

Over the course of 18 years, we've perfected our routes, venues, and parties. We know the music matters, that's why we bring the DJ directly to you in the middle of the circle raft on our buzz boat. We know the experience matters which is why we have a brand new theme every year to transport you into an entirely new world of adventure and exploration.

The best routes & programming.

There's more to a Yacht Week than a circle raft (though we do those too). Our team is on the ground early, making sure that every activity, swim stop, yoga session, and party is planned out - so you have the time to explore, relax and party. Not only this but we run weeks specifically curated around the music so if you have a certain genre you love, we've got a week for you.

Exclusive stops, venues and parties.

We book the best boats available on the water, whether you pick a catamaran, monohull or cabin, you're in safe hands. No one wants to be surrounded by randomers when you’re trying to dance like nobody's watching, which is why our parties are Yacht Week exclusive in the biggest and best venues in all destinations.

"You've never traveled like this"

Our Guest Feedback

18 years of unforgettable experiences, crystal waters and exclusive parties.

Amanda Sueldo

Alexander Graff

William A Tisone

Eleni Beaverhausan

Alex LeBegue

Our destinations

Explore destination.

Dates May - Aug

Price from €662 pp

CROATIA WITH YACHT WEEK.

Dates May - Sep

Price from €779 pp

GREECE WITH YACHT WEEK.

Save your summer, this summer., still thinking.

We get it, it's a big decision - but we're here to help. Sign up to save your summer with our guide to booking Yacht Week for this year.

Yacht Week brand and concept is owned by Day 8 AB - a private limited company registered in Stockholm, Sweden. Day 8 Experiences Ltd acts as a travel agent on the behalf of Yacht Week.

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Whatever It Takes Yacht Internship

Whatever it takes yacht internship.

During a 6-8 week Expedition, interns will gain hands on experience as a working crew member onboard Sailing Yacht Whatever it Takes, a 100' school ship.

Each intern will work under the direction of a Supervisor and have focused training in one of the following departments:

Bridge - Responsible for overall management of the vessel and personnel, passage planning, navigation, and safety.

Engineer - Responsible for all ship systems, including propulsion engine, generators, water makers, chillers, pumps, etc. Performs onboard repairs and daily and annual maintenance.

Galley - Responsible for all culinary operations, including provisioning, food management, galley cleanliness, and preparing 3 meals a day for 18 crew.

Interior - Responsible for interior cleanliness and organization, including bathrooms, cabins, galley, and common spaces. Manages onboard laundry service for all crew.

Deck - Responsible for all above deck cleanliness and organization, including wash downs, rigging maintenance, tender maintenance, and safety equipment checks. Performs all above deck operations including sail maneuvers, launching and recovering rigid inflatable boats, and ensuring running rigging is properly coiled at all times.

Each week interns will be responsible for meeting Weekly Training Objectives outlined in weekly training plans.

Interns will review these plans at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week.

In addition to weekly training objectives, interns will also have specific responsibilities outlined in daily, pre-departure, and arrival checklists.

All interns will also have general crew responsibilities, including an assigned dish day, watch keeping while on passage, and general cleanliness of individual and shared spaces.

At the end of an Expedition, the intern should be capable of performing all basic boat operations that would be expected of a working deckhand in the professional sailing or yachting industry.

Topics covered:

Ship Operations - Sailing Procedures, Points of Sail Helming, Anchoring, Docking, Ships Logs

Ship Systems - Engineer Log, Cleaning / Maintenance, A/C, Refrigeration, Windlass, Generators, Engine, Water makers, Fueling Procedures, Taking on Water

Basic Seamanship - Ship Rules, VHF, Dingy Operation, Boat Cleaning, Vocabulary, Knot Tying, Securing Dinghy, Polishing Chrome

Safety Procedures - Safety Equipment, Safety Procedures

Navigation - Chart Plotting, Bearing, Weather

Competitive salaries

401k with 3-6% employer match, paid time off, $250 monthly health insurance contribution, access to sailboats, powerboats, and kayaks, opportunity to travel on international sailing expeditions.

We're a small but mighty agency with a 'whatever it takes' mentality. Our approach to social work is complex and requires dynamic, passionate leaders to bring all their skills to the table. We're committed to each other as much as we are to our kids, and protect the family dynamic within our motley crew.

About SailFuture

Based in St. Petersburg, FL, SailFuture serves 200 children and families a year through innovative programs ranging from international sailing expeditions to an entrepreneurship high school.

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SailChecker Internships

We put the ship in internship.

The Marketing, Communication and Event Planning (MCEP) internship is designed to provide real-world experience to students pursuing a career in event marketing, planning, and communications.

We are seeking outgoing, young-hearted, go-getters who have a passion for event planning and people relations. The SailChecker internship is a resume builder that enables students to develop strong entrepreneurial skills including problem-solving, timeline management, content creation, search engine optimization, social media marketing, and promotion.

Virtual Programme

The programme lasts anywhere between 4 weeks and 4 months. You can have a look at the module list here . It is designed to teach you the holistic and interconnectedness of digital marketing, from the ethical bribe to content marketing, and from SEO to Pay per Click. You will learn how to create and promote content utilising Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Marketing Techniques. Best of all you will learn what is meant by a unicorn by marketers.

Our Philosophy

We believe that specialist should be generalists too. So that if someone is not around – you can support them. This mutual support not only helps cover operational requirement, it helps breed a culture of support, helpfulness, and comradeship. Once you have a basic grounding in everything, you will be allocated a specialist position, where you will join a sub-team and begin to learn your specialism (phase 2).

Compensation

Your time completing phase one internship is given in exchange for the training you receive. In certain circumstances, you made receive pay for employable skills you bring with you.

For most, you start earning money in Phase 2. It is usually a mix of paid hours, commission and training time.

At the end of Phase 2, you will be offered a full-time position

Phase 1 – Approximately 40 – 80 hours.

Phase 2 – Approximately 40 – 80 hours.

Frequently Ask Questions.

Perks of the job:

Opportunity to travel & participate in flotillas & regattas worldwide
Collaborate & communicate with international teams
Build your resume & sharpen your marketing skills
Gain real-life event management experience

You might be a good fit if…

You are a people’s person. You are the person your friends turn to when they want to know what the plan is for the weekend. You are the leader of the group. You have strong communication skills. You are extremely social and active on social media. YOU.MAKE.IT.HAPPEN. You are an outgoing person with a passion for travel and adventure!

Q. Why SailChecker?

A. We hope that you have done a bit of research on our exciting brand. We offer a holistic internship where all parts of our tech start-up are open for you to learn about. We operate at the very cutting edge of SMM, SEO, SEM (if you don’t know these terms you should!) and have a very special process to deliver ROI.

The internship is slightly flexible in how we arrange it. Depending on your current skills and your own priorities and strengths, we will adopt an appropriate strategy. It might be that you want to focus on the sales funnel or run a project taking advantage of cost price yacht charter. We may ask you to run a social media channel and challenge you to beat what has gone before.

Q. What is expected of me?

A. We do expect you to challenge yourself and those around you. We will ask you to try your best and be prepared to make mistakes and accept criticism – and also be prepared to give your honest views. We will ask you to fill out a calendar of availability and ask you to keep to it. You would be expected to do whatever needs doing outside of your core ours to make your projects as successful as you can. Sending or answering emails, carrying out some research or self-learning may be good examples

Q. How much time do I have to commit?

A. We don’t accept less than 10 hours a week core hours (these are London Office hours (8am – 6pm) and we expect you to spend the same core hours doing stuff unsupervised outside of these times.

Q. Can I use this on My CV?

A. Yes – we would expect this and anyone who works for more than 4 weeks can use their experience and ask for a reference. We would expect you to update your LinkedIn profile from day one.

Q. What do I get at the end of it?

A. There is no formal qualification awarded. Every person is looking for something slightly different. We think the flowing: You must see the reward in the training, coaching and experience you gain to be at least equal or greater than the time investment you will give us.

Q. Is it a paid internship?

A. No – it is unpaid. However, if you project involved any kind of revenue generation fro the company, you will be paid commission.

Q. What happens at the end of the internship?

A. Our internships are open ended. We have 10 modules – once you have completed them you can decide whether to continue – normally on projects to increase your experience.

Q. Is there any job prospects?

A. Yes. However we normally only offer permanent jobs to those beyond their studies. These inside their studies can be offered freelance work, for instance, creating blogs or running competitions. For those interested in a career – we have full-time positions and share options available.

Q. Is there any travel/sailing involved?

A. Yes. If your project needs it, you can travel if you wish. Those that have been with us more than 6 months can get invites to go on free sailing trips, or attend trade shows, etc.

I’m Interested!

To apply for an internship with SailChecker please send your resume to [email protected].

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Position: Event

Do you get excited about creating new dishes and throwing dinner parties for your friends and family? Do you love travelling and getting to meet people from all over the world? Are you enthusiastic and social? Most importantly, do you have a great attitude towards life?

If yes to all the above, you should be working as a host for Yacht Week.

For prerequisites and more information check out our in-house training academy, quarterdeck.co to learn how you can apply to be a host on Yacht Week.