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Find your next job with Sailing Match
Find your next job with sailing match
Advance your career at sea.
Advance your career at sea.
At Sailing Match, we help professional sailing yacht crew find roles where they’re truly valued. Built by ex-superyacht crew, we understand life at sea and what it takes to thrive onboard.
We go beyond CVs — matching you with yachts that align with your skills, personality, and goals. Whether you're looking for a seasonal role or a long-term position, we work with private and charter sailing yachts across the Med and beyond.
We also care about your mental well-being and support you throughout your journey. Join Sailing Match and find more than a job — find the right match.
Founded in 2025, Sailing Match was born to simplify and improve the recruitment process in the sailing superyacht industry. With firsthand experience at sea and a strong recruitment background, we connect captains with qualified crew who truly understand sailing yachts. Multilingual and experienced, our team provides a tailored, reliable service for both crew and owners.
Advance your career at sea.
At Sailing Match, we help professional sailing yacht crew find roles where they’re truly valued. Built by ex-superyacht crew, we understand life at sea and what it takes to thrive onboard.
We go beyond CVs — matching you with yachts that align with your skills, personality, and goals. Whether you're looking for a seasonal role or a long-term position, we work with private and charter sailing yachts across the Med and beyond.
We also care about your mental well-being and support you throughout your journey. Join Sailing Match and find more than a job — find the right match.
We cover the full range of crew roles onboard sailing yachts
Interior department
Interior department
Junior to Chief Stew & Chef
Deck departament
Deckhand to Chief Officer
Engineering departament
Junior to Chief Engineer
Bridge departament
Captain
What’s included
What’s included
What’s included
Tailored Job Matching
We carefully match your skills, experience, and values with the right yacht, ensuring you’re placed in a role where you can thrive.
Trusted Yacht Owners and Captains
Every yacht and employer on our platform is vetted, ensuring that you’ll be working with reputable, professional and responsible teams.
Psychologist Support and Well-Being Check-Ins
We understand the importance of mental well-being at sea. With access to our onboard psychologist, you’ll receive support and regular seasonal check-ins to ensure you’re maintaining a healthy work-life balance during your contract.
Career Guidance & Crew Support
We go beyond recruitment. Sailing Match offers professional career advice and personalised guidance to help you grow within the sailing superyacht industry. Whether you're preparing for your next role or planning a long-term career path, we’re here to support you.
What’s not Included:
Unvetted Employers
We work only with trusted yacht owners and captains. New clients are always welcome — we simply take the time to verify each one to ensure a professional and reliable placement for both sides.
Training and Certification Services
We provide job placements but do not offer training or certification programs. Our platform is for experienced professionals who are ready to join the team.
Job Guarantee
While we work to ensure the best match, we cannot guarantee the job will be permanent Our goal is to match you with the right opportunities, but job security is subject to the yacht owner’s needs.
Contract Negotiation with Owners
While we facilitate introductions and support the recruitment process, Sailing Match does not negotiate employment contracts or salaries on behalf of crew or yacht owners. Final agreements are made directly between the parties involved.
What’s not Included:
What’s not Included:
Unvetted Employers
Only reputable, fully verified yacht owners and captains can post job opportunities on our platform. We do not support employers without a proven track record in the industry.
Training and Certification Services
We provide job placements but do not offer training or certification programs. Our platform is for experienced professionals who are ready to join the team.
Job Guarantee
While we work to ensure the best match, we cannot guarantee the job will be permanent Our goal is to match you with the right opportunities, but job security is subject to the yacht owner’s needs.
Contract Negotiation with Owners
While we facilitate introductions and support the recruitment process, Sailing Match does not negotiate employment contracts or salaries on behalf of crew or yacht owners. Final agreements are made directly between the parties involved.
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Deck
Interior & Galley
Engineering
Deck
Interior & Galley
Engineering
Deck
Interior & Galley
Engineering
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What types of sailing yachts do you recruit for?
We specialize in crew placement for sailing superyachts, expedition yachts, private vessels, and charter sailing yachts — both classic and modern.
Do you only recruit for long-term roles?
Common challenges include stress, lack of privacy, long working hours, homesickness, and interpersonal tension onboard. Awareness and support can make a huge difference.
How do you vet your candidates?
We thoroughly vet all candidates through CV and document checks, reference verification, interviews, and a personality and psychological evaluation to ensure they have the right skills, certifications, and character to suit your yacht’s unique environment.
How quickly can you provide candidates?
We offer a placement guarantee period. If a candidate leaves or is not a fit during that time, we’ll work with you to find a suitable replacement at no additional cost.
What happens if a placement doesn’t work out?
We offer a placement guarantee period. If a candidate leaves or is not a fit during that time, we’ll work with you to find a suitable replacement at no additional cost.
What types of sailing yachts do you recruit for?
We specialize in crew placement for sailing superyachts, expedition yachts, private vessels, and charter sailing yachts — both classic and modern.
Do you only recruit for long-term roles?
Common challenges include stress, lack of privacy, long working hours, homesickness, and interpersonal tension onboard. Awareness and support can make a huge difference.
How do you vet your candidates?
We thoroughly vet all candidates through CV and document checks, reference verification, interviews, and a personality and psychological evaluation to ensure they have the right skills, certifications, and character to suit your yacht’s unique environment.
How quickly can you provide candidates?
We offer a placement guarantee period. If a candidate leaves or is not a fit during that time, we’ll work with you to find a suitable replacement at no additional cost.
What happens if a placement doesn’t work out?
We offer a placement guarantee period. If a candidate leaves or is not a fit during that time, we’ll work with you to find a suitable replacement at no additional cost.
What types of sailing yachts do you recruit for?
We specialize in crew placement for sailing superyachts, expedition yachts, private vessels, and charter sailing yachts — both classic and modern.
Do you only recruit for long-term roles?
Common challenges include stress, lack of privacy, long working hours, homesickness, and interpersonal tension onboard. Awareness and support can make a huge difference.
How do you vet your candidates?
We thoroughly vet all candidates through CV and document checks, reference verification, interviews, and a personality and psychological evaluation to ensure they have the right skills, certifications, and character to suit your yacht’s unique environment.
How quickly can you provide candidates?
We offer a placement guarantee period. If a candidate leaves or is not a fit during that time, we’ll work with you to find a suitable replacement at no additional cost.
What happens if a placement doesn’t work out?
We offer a placement guarantee period. If a candidate leaves or is not a fit during that time, we’ll work with you to find a suitable replacement at no additional cost.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What types of sailing yachts do you recruit for?
We specialize in crew placement for sailing superyachts, expedition yachts, private vessels, and charter sailing yachts — both classic and modern.
Do you only recruit for long-term roles?
Common challenges include stress, lack of privacy, long working hours, homesickness, and interpersonal tension onboard. Awareness and support can make a huge difference.
How do you vet your candidates?
We thoroughly vet all candidates through CV and document checks, reference verification, interviews, and a personality and psychological evaluation to ensure they have the right skills, certifications, and character to suit your yacht’s unique environment.
How quickly can you provide candidates?
We offer a placement guarantee period. If a candidate leaves or is not a fit during that time, we’ll work with you to find a suitable replacement at no additional cost.
What happens if a placement doesn’t work out?
We offer a placement guarantee period. If a candidate leaves or is not a fit during that time, we’ll work with you to find a suitable replacement at no additional cost.
What types of sailing yachts do you recruit for?
We specialize in crew placement for sailing superyachts, expedition yachts, private vessels, and charter sailing yachts — both classic and modern.
Do you only recruit for long-term roles?
Common challenges include stress, lack of privacy, long working hours, homesickness, and interpersonal tension onboard. Awareness and support can make a huge difference.
How do you vet your candidates?
We thoroughly vet all candidates through CV and document checks, reference verification, interviews, and a personality and psychological evaluation to ensure they have the right skills, certifications, and character to suit your yacht’s unique environment.
How quickly can you provide candidates?
We offer a placement guarantee period. If a candidate leaves or is not a fit during that time, we’ll work with you to find a suitable replacement at no additional cost.
What happens if a placement doesn’t work out?
We offer a placement guarantee period. If a candidate leaves or is not a fit during that time, we’ll work with you to find a suitable replacement at no additional cost.
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We cover the full range of crew roles onboard sailing yachts
Interior department
Junior to Chief Stew & Chef
Deck departament
Deckhand to Chief Officer
Engineering departament
Junior to Chief Engineer
Bridge departament
Captain
Interior department
Junior to Chief Stew & Chef
Interior department
Junior to Chief Stew & Chef
Deck department
Deckhand to Chief Officer
Deck department
Deckhand to Chief Officer
Engineering department
Junior to Chief Engineer
Engineering department
Junior to Chief Engineer
Bridge department
Captain
Bridge department
Captain
We cover the full range of crew roles onboard sailing yachts
What’s included
Tailored Job Matching
We carefully match your skills, experience, and values with the right yacht, ensuring you’re placed in a role where you can thrive.
Trusted Yacht Owners and Captains
Every yacht and employer on our platform is vetted, ensuring that you’ll be working with reputable, professional and responsible teams.
Psychologist Support and Well-Being Check-Ins
We understand the importance of mental well-being at sea. With access to our onboard psychologist, you’ll receive support and regular seasonal check-ins to ensure you’re maintaining a healthy work-life balance during your contract.
Career Guidance & Crew Support
We go beyond recruitment. Sailing Match offers professional career advice and personalised guidance to help you grow within the sailing superyacht industry. Whether you're preparing for your next role or planning a long-term career path, we’re here to support you.
What’s not Included:
Unvetted Employers
Only reputable, fully verified yacht owners and captains can post job opportunities on our platform. We do not support employers without a proven track record in the industry.
Training and Certification Services
We provide job placements but do not offer training or certification programs. Our platform is for experienced professionals who are ready to join the team.
Job Guarantee
While we work to ensure the best match, we cannot guarantee the job will be permanent Our goal is to match you with the right opportunities, but job security is subject to the yacht owner’s needs.
Contract Negotiation with Owners
While we facilitate introductions and support the recruitment process, Sailing Match does not negotiate employment contracts or salaries on behalf of crew or yacht owners. Final agreements are made directly between the parties involved.