Ready to join the ultimate adventure? As a skipper, you'll sail from island to island, uncovering hidden bays for majestic swim stops and sharing your expert local knowledge with your guests.
With your guidance, your guests will experience the thrill of exploration and discovery, as you take them on a journey through some of the world's most stunning island destinations.
Whether it's navigating through crystal-clear waters or sharing stories about the local culture, you'll be the captain of this unforgettable adventure. So why wait? Apply now and start leading the way!
Every year we train and contract skippers from all over the world. Applicants who successfully complete our pre-season training week get to work for Yacht Week and on Private Charters.
Experience - You are qualified with an accepted licence and have a strong foundation of sailing experience.
Apply - Create an account and fill in the application form. We get a lot of applicants so make yourself stand out!
Learn - Attend Skipper Academy in Croatia where you will be taught how to apply your sailing knowledge in a professional capacity.
Set Sail - After passing our academy, you will be IFS certified allowing you to work for Yacht Week and Private Charters!
WEEK 16 - FULL | 12-19 April | Split, Croatia | FULL |
WEEK 17 - FULL | 19-26 April | Split, Croatia | FULL |
WEEK 19 - 2 SPACES | 03-10 May | Split, Croatia | 2 SPACES |
WEEK 20 - 2 SPACES | 10-17 May | Split, Croatia | 2 SPACES |
WAITLIST | TBC | Split, Croatia | FULL |
All our skippers must hold a valid skipper license to attend YW Academy. We run up to 6 academies per year. All graduates typically start with 5 weeks of work.
Our course provides everything you need for an incredible adventure, including: