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(1) week for prep, (7) weeks with students, and (1) week for wrap-up and handoff.\n\nVessel\n\nThe vessel is a 100’ Giorgetti & Magrini ketch-rigged sailing yacht with accommodations for 12 students and 6 staff.\n\nStaff quarters are separate from students and are in shared cabins with a shared bathroom.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nOverall management and upkeep of the vessel\n\nPerform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance on all systems\n\nDiagnose and repair all systems as needed\n\nEnsure that program Standard Operating Procedures are followed at all times\n\nBuild strong bonds with each youth through 1:1 and group time\n\nBuild a strong sense of teamwork amongst youth and staff on the boat\n\nHold all youth and rotating program staff to the highest levels of seamanship\n\nParticipate in service learning projects and all youth programming throughout the expedition\n\nOther duties as assigned\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nUSCG 100-Ton Master, RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, or IYT Yachtmaster offshore\n\n5+ years as Captain / Master of a sailing vessel > 65’ LOA\n\nStrong knowledge of all yacht systems\n\nValid driver’s license\n\nEmpathy to relate to the life experiences of the youth SailFuture serves\n\nFirst Aid / CPR / Lifeguard certifications\n\nCompensation\n\n$7,500 per month\n\n$2,500 bonus per term based on Impact Outcomes\n\nFlights to and from the vessel (up to $750 round trip)\n\nGeoBlue health insurance while on the vessel","company":"Sailfuture","rawCompany":"sailfuture","city":"St Petersburg","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T21:04:38.072Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-5022.00","title":"Motorboat Operators","slug":"motorboat-operators"},{"code":"53-5021.00","title":"Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels","slug":"captains-mates-and-pilots-of-water-vessels"},{"code":"53-5011.00","title":"Sailors and Marine Oilers","slug":"sailors-and-marine-oilers"}],"industries":[{"code":"624110","title":"Child and Youth Services","slug":"child-and-youth-services"},{"code":"336612","title":"Boat Building","slug":"boat-building"},{"code":"336611","title":"Ship Building and Repairing","slug":"ship-building-and-repairing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Boat Captain","description":"Seeking an experienced offshore Captain for rotational position on a 100’ school ship serving at-risk youth. $7,500 per month + Bonus based on program outcomes.\n\nThe vessel operates primarily in the Caribbean between Trinidad and St. Maarten.\n\nSchedule\n\nRotational Captains work 1 to 3 Expeditions per year. 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(1) week for prep, (7) weeks with students, and (1) week for wrap-up and handoff.\n\nVessel\n\nThe vessel is a 100’ Giorgetti & Magrini ketch-rigged sailing yacht with accommodations for 12 students and 6 staff.\n\nStaff quarters are separate from students and are in shared cabins with a shared bathroom.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nOverall management and upkeep of the vessel\n\nPerform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance on all systems\n\nDiagnose and repair all systems as needed\n\nEnsure that program Standard Operating Procedures are followed at all times\n\nBuild strong bonds with each youth through 1:1 and group time\n\nBuild a strong sense of teamwork amongst youth and staff on the boat\n\nHold all youth and rotating program staff to the highest levels of seamanship\n\nParticipate in service learning projects and all youth programming throughout the expedition\n\nOther duties as assigned\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nUSCG 100-Ton Master, RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, or IYT Yachtmaster offshore\n\n5+ years as Captain / Master of a sailing vessel > 65’ LOA\n\nStrong knowledge of all yacht systems\n\nValid driver’s license\n\nEmpathy to relate to the life experiences of the youth SailFuture serves\n\nFirst Aid / CPR / Lifeguard certifications\n\nCompensation\n\n$7,500 per month\n\n$2,500 bonus per term based on Impact Outcomes\n\nFlights to and from the vessel (up to $750 round trip)\n\nGeoBlue health insurance while on the vessel","datePosted":"2026-08-19T21:04:38.072Z","dateModified":"2026-08-19T21:04:38.072Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Sailfuture","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"St Petersburg","addressRegion":"FL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"4e095798d4df0c0ffbd73b8b"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4e095798d4df0c0ffbd73b8b"}}