Charter skippers manage and captain a yacht which has been hired by paying guests. This role involves taking charge of yachts between 35 and 60ft (catamarans tend to be popular), which are operating in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, for example.
The season will be busy with many guests wanting to squeeze a lot of activities into a 1 or 2 week holiday in popular tourist destinations.
Personality traits
You must be a friendly and outgoing person who is dedicated to providing excellent customer service.
You will be responsible for the management of all aspects of the operation, from maintenance to passage planning and general management of staff. To find out more about becoming a skipper, consider the benefits of a RYA Day Skipper Course from a site like https://www.solentboattraining.co.uk/rya-sailing-courses/
Charter Skipper Salary
Charter Skipper salary varies based on position, experience, yacht size, and type of yacht (charter or private).
Charter Skipper Jobs
Charter skippers have several responsibilities. They include, but are not limited to
- Plan the entire journey to your destination. This may take a few days.
- Navigation of the vessel
- Know how to maintain and operate all equipment onboard
- Take care of the vessel’s safety and that of its crew
- Management of the vessel is essential in every respect
- The skipper is responsible for ensuring that the rules and laws of maritime law are followed, whether the trip is for fishing or a holiday.
