Partners · the USA · 2027
Photo: Tichnor Brothers, Publisher / Public domainSkipper jobs in the USA
Skippers, hosts and cooks for the 2027 season.
We are hiring
in the USA
Poseidon Week sells skippered sailing weeks for groups of up to 12. In 2027 we sail in USA: Maine and we are hiring licensed charter skippers, hosts and cooks who know the area.
Roles
Who we need
Skippers
Charter skipper
- Commercial licence valid in the USA to carry guests
- Local knowledge of anchorages and marinas
- Fluent English; other languages a plus
- Full weeks, Saturday to Saturday
Crew
Host / cook
- Simple, good cooking for up to 12
- Experience on board or in hospitality
- People skills and English
- Full season or single weeks
What we offer
Steady work
- Weeks booked before the season
- Groups briefed before boarding
- Paid on time, per week
- Guests from Europe and the US
Bases
Where we sail in the USA
Season
Jan
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Dec
Apply
We reply within a week
Tell us your licence, years of experience, languages and which base in the USA you work from.
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Questions
Before you join
What licence do I need to work as a skipper in the USA?
Whatever the the USA authorities require for commercial charter with guests, plus valid insurance and work permits. We check it with you before the season.
When is the season in the USA?
We sail in June, July, August, September.
Do you also hire hosts and cooks?
Yes. Many weeks carry a host or cook as well as the skipper. Tell us your experience in the application.
How is it paid?
Per week, at a rate agreed before the season, with no surprises.