Every year we train and contract skippers from all over the world. Applicants who pass the International Flotilla Skipper (IFS) certificate get to work for The Yacht Week and on Private Charters.
Minimum 5 weeks of work for The Yacht Week
All living expenses paid while working
Earn up to €450 + tip per week!
Sail yachts from 40-64ft
You posses one of our accepted licences and have a strong foundation of sailing experience
Create an account and fill in the application form. We get a lot of applicants so make yourself stand out!
Attend Skipper Academy in Croatia where you will be taught how to apply your sailing knowledge in a professional capacity.
After passing our academy, you will be IFS certified allowing you to work for The Yacht Week and Private Charters!
We encourage our skippers to have a commercial license. This will allow you to receive a higher salary.
For full list of accepted licenses see Requirements details
Certification | Average remuneration |
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RYA Yachtmaster Commercially Endorsed | €450/week* |
RYA Yachtmaster | €420/week* |
Basic Sailing License | €390/week* |
*IFS certificate, VHF certificate, First aid and Sailing licence are required for all our skippers. Pay scheme here
All our skippers must hold the IFS certificate. We run up to 6 academies per year. All graduates typically start with 5 weeks of work.
Applications are now open. |
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Week 41 7-15 October | Open |
Applications open
Join our team of professional skippers this summer