US MATE 38M - JOB ID #3001 POSITION: Need a US MATE for a private 38M, US Flag vessel. Ideally the mate has a 100T license and engineering experience. Looking for someone who is mature, shows leadership skills and can work as a team. Male due to cabin arrangements Vessel runs with 6 crew! ITINERARY: Spring-Bahamas, Summer-New England, Winter-FLL/Keys DURATION: Permanent REQUIREMENTS: US Passport/Green Card, [...]
CHEF 34M - JOB ID #3300 POSITION: Need a CHEF for 34M private, foreign flagged program. Ideal candidate would be well versed in a variety of cuisines. The vessel will be going to the NE mid June - September. Winter in Palm Beach. In the summer the boat is used mostly for dinner cruises 3-4 nights per week with 2 longer [...]
CAPTAIN TEAM 30M - JOB ID #3299 POSITION: Need a CAPTAIN for a 30M, private, foreign flag vessel. Captain needs to be organized and professional. Can be teamed with a stewardess. Vessel runs with 5 crew and tows a 40' Intrepid. Owner has proven longevity with the crew! TEAM OPTION: STEWARDESS ITINERARY: Summer-NE, Winter-Jupiter DURATION: Permanent REQUIREMENTS: 200T, US Passport/Green Card [...]
US MATE/CHASE BOAT CAPTAIN 38M - JOB ID #3293 POSITION: Need a US MATE for 38M, US flag, private vessel with 100T license. Mate will also be responsible for captaining the 2 tenders that follow: 46' tender with triple engines and a 42' w/quad engines. This is a live off position in Miami. This position is perfect for someone who is [...]
Marketing and Events Coordinator - JOB ID #3292 Marketing and Events Coordinator Full time About Starboard Card Starboard Card is at the forefront of expense management services tailored for the luxury yachting sector, providing sophisticated financial solutions to yacht owners, captains, and management companies globally. Our mission is to streamline the complexities of managing expenses in yachting, employing innovative strategies and [...]
LEAD DECKHAND 72M - JOB ID #3290 POSITION: Need a LEAD DECKHAND for a private/charter, foreign flagged 72M vessel. Looking for someone who has at least 2 years experience and YM license. Someone with good leadership skills and is a team player. Must be able to run a 45' chase boat. Going to Med in May and back to the US in the Fall. Runs with [...]
US EXPERIENCED STEW 23M - JOB ID #3289 POSITION: Need a US EXPERIENCED STEW for a 23M, private, US flag vessel. Looking for an experienced stew who is organized, detail oriented, and a team player. No cooking, meals are catered and will need to be plated. Vessel is based in West Palm Beach and is a LIVE OFF position while in [...]
US LAUNDRESS/WARDROBE SPECIALIST (Estate Palm Beach) Cotton Crews JOB ID #3287 POSITION: Need a US LAUNDRESS/WARDROBE SPECIALIST for a private estate in Palm Beach. We are looking for an experienced laundry stewardess that’s very organized, self-sufficient, skilled in stain removal on delicate materials and good knowledge of organic products. Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following: -Managing the family’s [...]
SEASONAL US CHEF 27M Cotton Crews JOB ID#3283 POSITION: Need a SEASONAL US CHEF for a 27M, US flag vessel. There is also a 64' Viking in the fleet making the trip as well. Looking for the chef to work May 10/11 and then start May 28 in Miami. The boat will be in the Exumas till June [...]
US CAPTAIN (Team) 26M Cotton Crews JOB ID #3282 POSITION: Need a US CAPTAIN for a private 26M (Princess) vessel. Captain needs a 100T. The owner is on board 12 weeks a year. Owner has teenage kids. The vessel is in Stuart. Owner plans on trips to Montauk, Block Island and Nantucket in the summer. Crew vehicle and medical benefits! [...]
US MATE 23M Cotton Crews JOB ID #3281 POSITION: Need a US MATE for 23M Viking, US flag, private vessel. Program would prefer candidates with at least a year experience on deck and someone who envisions climbing up the ladder to captain one day. Ideally, the program would like to find someone who will sign on for at least a [...]
US CAPTAIN 23M Cotton Crews JOB ID #3280 POSITION: Need a US CAPTAIN for 23M Viking, US flag, private vessel. Ideally, the program would like to find someone who will sign on for at least a few years. Owners use the 74' Viking like a yacht. There is a 44' sportfish that follows the Viking and a 32' Invincible. Summer [...]
US CAPTAIN 58' Vanquish Cotton Crews JOB ID #3274 POSITION: Need a US CAPTAIN for 58' Vanquish, US flagged vessel. Boat runs with a captain and a stew is hired for trips. Owners like to do day trips and long weekends. Older kids come on with owners. In May, the boat will go North with the new captain. Summer is [...]
CAPTAIN 500T Team 32M Cotton Crews JOB ID #3273 POSITION: Need a CAPTAIN 500T TEAM for a private, foreign flag 32M Numarine based in Fort Lauderdale. Preference given to those with prior experience steel hull vessels. Coming out of a 5 yr survey yard period. . The program runs with 6 full time crew. Looking for somebody who is responsible, [...]
US INTERIOR MANAGER (ESTATE) Cotton Crews JOB ID #3267 POSITION: Need a US INTERIOR MANAGER for a private family in Delray Beach. Looking for someone who is versatile, dynamic and a team player. Duties include but are not limited to driving the children and coordinating schedules, cleaning, laundry and entertaining children ages 6 and 9. Travel to NY during the summer and holidays. Housing [...]
Yacht Staffing is Going Mobile Exciting Announcement for the Yacht Staffing Industry West Palm Beach, FL: For Immediate Release Cotton Crews announced they have acquired Crew Compass Hire App and Crew Compass Jobs App. Cotton Crews saw a need to streamline the hiring process and felt Crew Compass had a great product. Cotton Crews bought the Apps and has been revamping [...]
Cotton Crews Acquires Crew Compass Apps Exciting Announcement from Cotton Crews West Palm Beach, FL: For Immediate Release Cotton Crews announced today they have acquired Crew Compass Hire App and Crew Compass Jobs App. Cotton Crews saw a need to streamline the hiring process and felt Crew Compass had a great product. Cotton Crews bought the Apps and has been revamping the current [...]
Find a Job Now: 3 Ways to Boost Your Profile Anxious to find a yacht job now? You could be doing all the wrong things and not even know it. Here are three ways to boost your profile to get hired. Log in DAILY: This is crucial. Crew who check in more frequently will have their profiles appear at the top of the list. Check [...]
Making the Most of Your Cotton Crew JOBS Experience 5 steps to get started with your Cotton Crews App So, you’ve signed up for the Cotton Crew JOBS app and you’re eager to find a position on a yacht. What’s next? Here are 5 things you must know to make the most of your Cotton Crew JOBS experience: Build Your Profile Upload [...]
Tips To Secure Your Next Yacht Job Use these tips to find out how to get a yacht job! Anxious to find a yacht job now? You could be doing all the wrong things and not even know it. Here are three ways to boost your profile to get hired. Log in DAILY: This is crucial. Crew who check in more frequently [...]
Cotton Crews Travel Never Enough Time in New England Every summer we seem to be fortunate enough to spend a week or a couple long weekends in New England. We generally hit Cape Cod, either Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard, and then end the trip with a few days in Newport. Each summer seems to be getting better and better and yet I know [...]
ATTN: Yacht Owners, Captains & Crew: GO TO HARBOUR ISLAND! What You Need to Know about Romora Bay Resort & Marina We just spent a fantastic weekend at Romora Bay Resort & Marina and here is what you need to know! Romora Bay is fantastic! You can stay in the Marina or book a beautiful suite with the resort. The rooms are [...]
Interview & Land Your First Yacht Job Landing your first job in yachting can be tough, so we’ve laid out some tips to make it a little easier. First things first don’t just be on time, be early! The last thing you want is to keep the captain or whoever it is interviewing you waiting, that will give the impression you don’t value their [...]
The Do's and Donts for Yachties Don't miss these suggestions for a seamless experience with your new crew. Good crew moral is essential for any yacht to run smoothly. Some captains would even say that the crew getting along with each other is top on their priority list. It can be challenging to get along with everyone you’re working with considering the [...]
What To Expect on Your First Charter A Day in the Life of a Stew No matter what boat you’re working on, some things will always be the same when you’re a stewardess on a charter yacht. For example, be prepared to always start your day early and finish late. If there’s one thing charter guests know how to do its keep [...]
Landing a Job in Yachting Landing your first job in yachting can be a little tricky at times so we at Cotton Crews wanted to share a few tips on how to get hired. Our first tip would be to make sure you have a well-developed and organized CV. If you are unsure that your CV [...]
What is Day Work? If you’re just starting out in yachting day work is where it’s at! Working on a super yacht can be extremely misleading when it comes to the required workload so its absolutely recommended to day work before signing on for a permanent position. Day-working is kinda like the substitute teacher of yachting. You [...]
So You Want to be a Yachtie... The first question most yachties hear when they tell someone what they do for a living is, “How did you find that job?” The yachting industry is very small and demands a lot so you should definitely know what you’re getting yourself into! Making the Move [...]
Yacht Crew Expectations Some tips and obligations you should be prepared to adhere to while applying for positions and when attending interviews. CV Preparation: A CV is the first impression the captain or crew agent gets of you and it is important to make sure yours is organized and contains relevant information. This includes your: Personal information (name, recent photo, [...]
Superyacht Job Myths Before you pack your bags we wanted to bust some of the myths that are associated with finding a job on a superyacht these days… The Instagram photos, snapchats and reality television shows can be misleading depictions of what it’s really like to working on [...]
Yachtie Guide: building the perfect yacht CV Your yacht CV is your first impression and with only 3-6 seconds to grab your future Captain’s attention, you want to make it perfect! Yachting is a highly competitive industry. When a Captain puts out a request for a new crew member they often receive over 15 CVs for that one position. So think [...]
