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Spa Manager / Stewardess

Interior / Permanent

Posted By Cobie Brasher

Posted Date Tue 27 Aug 2024

Closing Date Tue 10 Sep 2024

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Description

• 80m+ private yacht
• Must have experience with Biologique Recherche products
• At least 1 year on yachts with masseuse, facial and nail experience
• Help in all departments of interior
• 2:2 rotation
• Salary 4000 – 5000 EUR DOE

Posted By Caroline Clarke

Closing Date Sat 05 Oct 2024

Temp Stew required for 45m MY 

• Immediate start – candidates MUST have a seasons experience under their belt – the current Stew is heading back to Uni 
• The yacht is in the Med and will be here for the remainder of the summer
• Quick yard period in September and then to Barcelona 
• Contract until end of October – could be full time for the right person 
• 3000 EURO a month 
• Excellent Chief Stew on board 

Stew / Spa / Masseuse

Interior / Contract

• 65m+ private/heavy charter vessel with worldwide itinerary
• 2-3 week boss trip starting 1st Sep!
• Position could turn permanent for the right candidate
• At least 2 seasons' yacht experience
• Must be experienced in Massage, Mani, Pedi, Facials
• Salary 3500 EUR p/m
• 42 Days leave

Housekeeping Stew

• Heavily used 60m private vessel with worldwide cruising itinerary
• At least 1 year yacht-based laundry & housekeeping experience required on a 40m+
• Schengen Visa Essential
• 3000 EUR p/m and 3:1 rotation
• Start date 25th Sep

Crew Chef – 80m+ Motor Yacht – Busy Private/Charter

Galley / Permanent

Posted By Jasmin Gosling

Crew Chef required for a lovely 80m + dual season private/charter motor yacht.  

-We are looking for an organised and efficient Crew Chef with previous experience on similar sized vessels. You will be responsible for all crew food onboard and therefore must be confident in running this section of the galley independently to allow the Sous and Head Chef to focus on guest food – this said, you will be proactive, productive and able to work solo at times.  

-The successful candidate will be used to cooking for higher crew numbers but also have enough experience and confidence assist in other areas if needed. You will ideally have a few year's experience in the industry but could be newer if you have a good restaurant background and at least a year onboard.  

-You will liaise with the Sous Chef on crew menus, working closely to create delicious, varied meals for the crew. 

-Wonderful Captains, Head and Sous Chefs onboard who are all highly experienced, with a small tight-knit crew as well.

-You will already have your B1B2 in hand.  

-Salary 4,500 dollars per month. They have historically done very well with tips in the past too. 

-Start date will ideally be as soon as possible with candidates needing to start in the next week. 

-3:1 rotation on offer.

Chief Officer – 70m – World Cruising

Deck / Permanent

Posted By Tom Rose

Closing Date Sun 10 Nov 2024

• 70m World Cruising Support vessel are looking for an experienced Chief officer to join them towards the end of October 24
• Incredible opportunity to join a well run vessel with excellent Captains and longstanding deck team
• Must hold CM 3000 along with B1/B2 Visa
• Support vessel experience preferred but not essential. Experience lifting and recovering of toys and tenders with large crane operation would be advantageous.
• Interesting and varied cruising itinerary with a solid amount of sea time accrued
• Open to both Male and Female candidates
• Package includes an above industry standard salary and time for time rotation – full details TBD during initial calls

3rd / Tender Engineer – 80m – World cruising

Engineer / Permanent

Posted By Alice Hay

We're working with a 75m+ yacht who are looking for a 3rd / tender engineer to join their team. 

• Dual Season, private – worldwide itinerary and heavily used. 
• You will ideally hold an EOOW Unlimited ticket to be considered for this role. If you do not hold a ticket you  must  have 2+ years proven experience on yachts working with tenders and/or as an engineer. 
• Great owners who value their crew and organise activities on and off board. 
• You will be responsible for maintaining the onboard tenders and toys, whilst also assisting in the engine room as 3rd engineer. 
• €4500 salary + increase following successful completion of probation. 
• 4:2 rotation.  
• Start date is LATEST 28th September. Sooner would be better.

Service Stew

Posted Date Fri 23 Aug 2024

Closing Date Fri 06 Sep 2024

• 80m+ with great itinerary and owners!
• 80% Service 20% Housekeeping
• Looking for candidates with all round experience on yachts
• Schengen Visa essential
• Start date: Mid-Sep
• Leave: 90 Days
• Salary: 3500 – 3750 Eur DOE

Sole Chef – 20m – Private/Charter – Michelin Experience

We are looking for a Sole Chef with a fine dining/Michelin background to join a 20m new build private/charter yacht. 

-This is a permanent role onboard, the vessel is single season with their busy periods being between October and August. It was launched towards the start of the year and is going into it’s first year of cruising. 

-You will be required to cook for both the crew of 3 as well as the guests who are massive foodies! When it comes to their preferences, they like fine dining so having a Michelin/high-end restaurant background would ideally be required. 

-The owners enjoy a variety of things when it comes to food, with the vessel also being a charter – we are looking for someone who has a broad cuisine knowledge. 

-Whilst your focus will mainly be on cooking, you may be required to lend a hand in other areas from time to time – for example, setting the table etc. This said, housekeeping and most service will mainly be done by the Deck/Stew. 

-The vessel will be cruising around St Vincent and Grenadines. The owners are really keen to push the charter side of things and already have bookings for this winter. 

-The salary on offer is depending on experience but is extremely competitive for this size of vessel. The owners want a top Chef and so they are happy to invest in their team!

– The leave will be 60 days.

-Brand new galley space that is open, with all new equipment and a healthy budget to get additional things if needed. 

-Ideally you will start in the next few months – they were looking at an October start date but they’re also happy to bring someone on sooner for the right candidate. 

-You must hold your B1B2 and Schengen visas in hand. 

Villa Co-Manager

Private Residence / Permanent

Posted By Christina Still

Posted Date Thu 22 Aug 2024

Closing Date Thu 05 Sep 2024

Location: French Polynesia

Salary: up to $7,500 per month (tax-free).

Live-in accommodation (s eparate t o the estate)

Are you ready for an extraordinary career opportunity in one of the world’s most idyllic locations? We are seeking a dedicated Villa Co-Manager to join our team at an exclusive waterfront estate in French Polynesia. This stunning property features 10 self-contained bedrooms, a pool, tennis court, volleyball court, salon, spa, and much more!

About the Estate:

• Principal Use: The villa is used by the principal for relaxation three times a year, each visit lasting one month. The property is not used for parties.
• Rental: The estate is rented to private clients 3-4 times a year with bookings made well in advance.
• Developments: Currently, a theatre and recording studio are under construction.
• Staffing: Approximately 11 staff members when guests are in residence, including chefs, housekeepers, gardeners, an assistant manager, and an activities manager. The team reduces to 8 staff when the estate is not occupied.

Role Overview:

As a Villa Co-Manager, you will work alongside an experienced local Co-Manager who is enthusiastic about welcoming additional support. Your primary responsibility will be overseeing the estate’s day-to-day operations, including planned maintenance and contractor coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Estate Management: Ensure the smooth running of the estate, focusing on planned maintenance.
• Contractor Coordination: Work with existing contractors for services including generators, electrical systems, HVAC, air conditioning, AVIT, pool maintenance, salon upkeep, and kitchen management.
• Maintenance: Provide first-fix options when possible. No dedicated maintenance staff are employed.
• Communication: Handle daily calls and weekly emails with the Principal to report on estate conditions and address any issues.

Requirements:

• Technical Background: Proven experience in a technical role within a superyacht or private estate setting.
• Luxury Experience: Previous experience in a luxury environment.
• Languages: Fluent in both French and English.
• Location Preference: European or local candidates preferred; non-US due to employment restrictions.
• The role is not suitable for families due to accommodation set-up

This is a unique opportunity to live and work in a breath-taking location while managing a luxurious estate with top-tier amenities. If you have the required skills and experience, and are ready to embrace an exceptional career opportunity, we want to hear from you!

Estate Manager

Position: estate manager salary: €8,000 – €10,000 per month location: ghana (live-in role), about the role:.

An exclusive opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estate Manager to oversee a newly built, high-end property in Ghana. This live-in position offers the chance to bring your expertise from the superyacht/Private Estate industry into a state-of-the-art family residence.

The family desires a home managed with the same precision and attention to detail found on a superyacht. As the Estate Manager, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a well-run, seamless operation in this modern, sleek home. The role does not require traditional formalities such as white gloves or bowing; instead, the focus is on efficiency and discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Team Building: Recruit and manage a team of housekeepers, chefs, and other staff, ideally with experience in superyachts or similar luxury environments.
• Property Management: Oversee all aspects of the estate, ensuring the property is maintained to the highest standards.
• Operational Excellence: Implement systems and procedures that reflect the sophistication and modernity of the home.
• Client Interaction: Serve as the primary point of contact for the family, ensuring their preferences and lifestyle needs are consistently met.

Perks and Benefits:

• Accommodation: Private, on-site accommodation provided.
• Transportation: Access to a personal vehicle.
• Travel: Flights paid for by the employer.
• Proven experience working with Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNWI).
• A strong background in managing large estates, private family residences, or superyachts.
• Exceptional organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and build a high-functioning team.
• Start date 19th Sep
• Open to Green candidates with cocktail/hospitality experience
• Schengen and B1/B2 Essential
• Bubbly personality with great sense of humour
• Fantastic dual season 100m+ MY with great crew culture!
• Salary $3500 – $3800 DOE
• 4:2 Rotation

House Manager

Position: house manager location: central london (near hyde park) salary: £45,000 per annum accommodation: live-in role, all bills included.

We are seeking a reliable and responsible House Manager to take over from the retiring manager. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys ensuring the smooth operation and security of a high-end property in the heart of Central London.

• Provide security for the property when the owners are away
• Accept deliveries and manage incoming post
• Oversee the heating system and general upkeep of the property
• Ensure the property is well-maintained and secure at all times

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience as a butler, concierge, or in a similar role is a plus, but not essential
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage and secure a high-value property with minimal supervision
• A discreet and trustworthy individual with a strong sense of responsibility
• Live-in role with accommodation provided, all bills included
• A beautiful and prestigious location near Hyde Park

Estate Manager – Location: South of France Salary: €8,000 – €10,000 per month

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Estate Manager for a luxury property in the South of France. This estate, which was once the primary residence of the owners, will now serve as their holiday retreat. The estate includes two villas—one for the family and one for guests.

• Oversee the maintenance and management of the estate.
• Manage a team that ranges from 7 staff members during the owners' absence to 12 when the family is in residence.
• Work closely with contractors, ensuring all work is completed to the highest standard.
• Develop training manuals for staff.
• Utilise your technical expertise to maintain and enhance the estate's operations.
• Private luxury estate management experience is essential.
• Fluent in French .
• A kind and approachable personality .
• Strong technical background.
• Live-In role; accommodation will be provided on the estate.

About the Principals: The principals are a wonderful family who are relocating to Dubai. The estate will be used as their holiday home.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional with the right background and personality to manage a prestigious property in one of the most beautiful locations in the world.

Housekeeper

Closing Date Mon 02 Sep 2024

Job Title: Housekeeper

Location: Cotswolds (Near Burford) Salary: £35,000

Job Overview:

Are you passionate about maintaining luxury standards and have experience working in high-end environments? We are seeking a dedicated and meticulous Housekeeper to join a prestigious estate located in the picturesque Cotswolds, near Burford.

The Principals, who have previously chartered 50-60 metre sailing yachts, are looking to replicate the super yachting standards they value so highly. As part of a well-established housekeeping team, you’ll work under the guidance of the Head of Housekeeping (HOH), who will manage the team and rota.

• Ensure the general upkeep and pristine cleanliness of the estate.
• Work collaboratively with the housekeeping team to maintain high standards throughout the property.
• Use your knowledge of luxury materials to care for and clean surfaces with the appropriate products.
• Uphold the super yachting standard of service that our Principals would ideally like.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Previous experience working on larger estates or in high-end hotels.
• Luxury Material Knowledge: Familiarity with luxury materials and the correct cleaning products to use.
• Personal Qualities: Friendly, approachable, and personable, with a professional attitude.
• Team Player: Ability to work well within a team, supporting the HOH and colleagues.

Posted By Sophie Wells

• Our client is looking for an experience Spa Stew to join this incredible, world cruising, 100m private MY
• This is a fantastic vessel, with a very exciting itinerary, currently in the US with plans to cruise Hawaii soon
• B1B2 visa is essential for this role! Please do not apply if you do not already have a B1B2 visa in hand. Unfortunately candidates without this will not be considered. 
• The right candidate must have previous yachting experience as well as be a qualified masseuse and beautician
• The role will consist of rotating in all areas of the interior, you must have had exposure to both housekeeping and service in the past, and also working in the vessels' spa providing guests with treatments.
• The treatments most requested on the vessel are various types of massage, facials, manicures and pedicures. 
• The owners are from the US and are incredibly generous and personable, they love to get to know the crew and promote a very healthy and happy working environment. Often the crew will get to join the guests on excursions like fishing, whale watching and hiking! 
• The crew often like to spend time together when they don't have guests on, the HOD's actively organise crew bonding activities including meals, beach days and hikes!
• Salary: 3800 – 4000 euro DOE
• Start date: ASAP

Housekeeper – Paris

We have a great new opportunity for an experienced Housekeeper to join this beautiful property overlooking the River Seine. You will be joining a small team of 2 other housekeepers in a property that is full of beautiful antiques. 

As a person, you will be quiet, calm, professional and respectful of the principals property. We are looking for someone who lives in Paris and is French speaking as this vacancy is a live-out position.

Position: Housekeeper Location: Paris Salary: £45,500 per annum Accommodation: Live-out position

Key Details/Skill

• Housekeeping to a high standard
• Knowledge of the correct products to use for certain valuables such as; antiques, silverware, antique furniture
• You would have worked in a historic building/5-star hotels before or with UHNWI's
• We are looking for someone who is drama-free 
• The role is predominately Monday-Friday but some weekends may be required
• Fluent French required

The property is a 10-bedroom historical property, and whilst it's not the principals main residence – you should treat it as it is.,

Note: Candidates will have the opportunity to meet the Principals as part of the recruitment process.

Rotational 2nd Engineer – 55m – World Cruising

We're working with a 55m new build yacht that are looking for a rotational 2nd engineer to join their crew. 

• The yacht is private, with a world cruising itinerary. 
• You must hold an SV EOOW, EOOW Unlimited or Y3 ticket to be considered for this position. 
• You must also have a minimum of two years experience working as an engineer in the yachting industry.
• They are looking for a team player who enjoys staying fit and active.
• Rotational: 9 weeks on / off.
• Salary is €5,500 + 13th month bonus. 
• Start date is early September. 

Chief Stewardess

Closing Date Wed 04 Sep 2024

Chief Stew required for an 80m MY 

• 80m+ Private/Charter MY
• Running an interior team of 7 
• Dual Season: Currently in the Med, couple of guest trips left then heading to the US
• At least 1 year on a 70m+ as Chief Stew
• B1/B2 Essential
• Salary 7500 EUR, 60 days leave
• Start Date ASAP

Lead Deckhand – 75m Private – Dual Season

Posted By Bekah Edenbrow

Posted Date Wed 21 Aug 2024

• A 75m Private M/Y is looking for a Lead Deckhand to join them within the next week.
• This is a great opportunity for someone career-minded, that is keen to step up and cover the Bosun during their leave.
• The ideal candidate would have a minimum of two years’ experience on a similar sized vessel and your YMO in hand. The vessel has multiple large tenders including a 45ft chase boat.
• They are looking for someone who can jump on and hit the ground running, whilst bringing a positive energy to the vessel!
• The vessel has an excellent crew culture, led by fantastic HODs who encourage a social and active crew culture.  
• Having your B1B2 visa in hand would be hugely advantageous.
• On offer is a package of $3,750 USD + DOE and 60 days leave.

Deckhand – 70m Private / Charter – Dual Season

Closing Date Wed 28 Aug 2024

•    A 70m Private / Charter is looking for an experienced Deckhand to join them by the 1st of October.

•    This is an excellent opportunity to join a new-build vessel with an exciting dual-season itinerary and fantastic HOD's.

•    The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 years’ experience on a vessel over 50m, having your YMO in hand would also be appealing but not essential.

•    Any other additional skills such as Videography / Drone Pilot or Carpentry would hugely support your application.

•    There is an excellent crew culture onboard along with a healthy budget for crew activities. The crew are all active and social with a fantastic dynamic throughout!

•    You must have your B1B2 visa in hand to be considered. 

•    A very generous package on offer with a salary of €3,400 alongside a 4:2 rotation and discretionary bonuses. 

Captain – 45m Dual Season – Full Time

Posted By Simon Ladbrooke

• We are looking for a captain to operate two motor yachts between 45-50m in length.
• One yacht is based in the Mediterranean, the other in the Caribbean and the captain will work between the two.
• There's a mixture of private use and charter. 
• You must hold an MCA Master 500 licence as minimum, and hold a valid B1/B2 visa.
• Cruising knowledge of the Mediterranean and Caribbean as captain is essential.
• A good salary is offered with 90 days annual leave.
• A strong senior deck team is in place to maintain each vessel in the captain's absence.
• This is a busy programme that will suit an energetic captain who is flexible, and happy to work in various locations.
• Start date is the 30th September.
• Please apply only via the Quay Crew website. 

Deckhand – 60m Private – Dual Season

• A 60m Private Dual-Season Motor Yacht is looking for a Deckhand to join them ASAP
• The vessel has an incredible off-the-beaten-track itinerary, heading to some fantastic locations. This a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking to build miles and log sea time!
• The ideal candidate will have 1 year of experience and having your YMO in hand would be hugely appealing, however this is not a deal breaker.
• They are looking for candidates with at least 1 year of experience, any additional skills would be highly advantageous. The vessel runs a heavy dive programme, and therefore any additional diving experience or qualifications would be a huge bonus!
• There is an excellent crew culture onboard, with a solid team and proven longevity throughout,  along with fantastic HODs who are proactive when it comes to training.
• You must have a B1/B2 visa to be considered.
• On offer is a fantastic salary of $3,250+ DOE along with a very generous bonus scheme and training budget.

Captain – 30m Dual Season – Charter

Posted Date Tue 20 Aug 2024

Closing Date Tue 03 Sep 2024

• We are looking for a captain to join this pristine busy dual season charter yacht.
• You must have proven charter experience and a thorough cruising knowledge of the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
• Experienced yacht owners who value their crew and reward them for good work and longevity.
• You must hold an MCA Master 500 license as a minimum with at least 2 years captaincy experience.
• You must hold a current B1/B2 visa.
• A generous salary is offered with a flexible leave package and full medical.
• This position will suit a captain with a can-do attitude who enjoys the fast pace of charter and enjoys entertaining guests.
• Start date is the 1st of October.
• Please apply via the website.

Posted Date Mon 19 Aug 2024

Closing Date Tue 01 Oct 2024

• Large Private Motor yacht are looking for a temporary Bosun to cover a leave period from 30th October until 29th January 2025

• Must have large yacht Bosun background and ideally experience with refit/yard works!

• Prestigious build with an amazing crew and fantastic owner

• Possible future work if you were a good fit with a strong potential for this to open some great doors!

• Accommodation ashore and food allowance provided along with full health care cover

• Experience with paint repairs/spraying would be advantageous and someone who can pass on knowledge whilst having excellent organisational skills

• On offer is industry standard salary and you will accrue leave days which will be paid out at end of contract – full details TBD during initial call with agent

Sole Chef – 28m Private M/Y – Spain Based Vessel

Posted Date Sat 17 Aug 2024

Closing Date Sat 31 Aug 2024

We are looking for a Sole Chef to join a 28m private yacht in Spain ideally as soon as possible. 

This is a seasonal position for the summer (most likely ending in October) with the potential to be permanent for the right candidate.  

-You will be required to cook onboard the yacht for the summer months as well as potentially in the owner's home as they live by and could be offered to cook at the owners residences during the winter months too, if desired. This said, it can be a seasonal position only. 

-Experienced yacht owner who uses the yacht for himself and his family over the summer months. 

-The yacht operates with 4 crew in total. Captain, Deckhand/Engineer, Chef & Stew. The Deckhand/Engineer is currently on the yacht and this will be his 3rd season with the program. You will be sharing a cabin with the Stew. 

-The owners enjoy fresh, healthy Med style cuisine. They enjoy simpler styles of food so are by no means expecting Michelin star meals! They tend to eat healthy salads, pastas, grains and proteins. The crew food should reflect this also. 

-The owner has been using the vessel fairly frequently as it has been moored near their home, with a least a little day trip down to the vessel most days.

-The salary on offer is €5,000 -/+ depending on experience.

-Ideally you will be able to start within the next week or so. 

Chief Officer – 45m

Posted Date Thu 15 Aug 2024

Closing Date Sun 06 Oct 2024

• 45m Private US/Bahamas based motor yacht are looking for a 1st officer to join them as soon as possible, ideally within the next 2 weeks!

• OOW 3000 required as a minimum along with solid experience running a small team and good navigational/watch keeping experience

• Fantastic owner who uses the yacht around 4 months of the year with his family where they run with a relaxed working environment – This is not a party boat!

• The boat is currently US based and will cruise between Florida, the Caribbean, and Bahamas for the foreseeable

• Working alongside an excellent captain on a well-established program along with amazing owners who appreciate and reward longevity and hard work

• The owners enjoy fishing and diving so an interest in these areas would be advantageous, and a good knowledge of watersports set ups

• The role will be split between bridge and deck assisting the captain with bridge duties but also with a presence on deck overseeing a deck team of 3. They run with a Bosun and 2 deckhands on deck

• On offer is a fantastic and very generous salary of circa 9000 USD, 90 days leave (non-rotational, to be taken as and when), return flights & extensive medical package/insurance

Chief Officer – 80M – Dual season

Posted Date Mon 12 Aug 2024

Closing Date Sun 08 Sep 2024

• 80m Dual season Private/Charter yacht are looking for a Chief Officer to join them within the next 2-4 weeks
• CM3000 minimum, ideally working towards Master 3000
• Solid longevity and experience on yachts over 50m required backed by great references
• Busy boat, you need to be prepared to work outside leading the operations and training the team, able to jump in tenders and be adaptable!
• Med/Caribbean cruising – mixture of Private/Charter usage
• Excellent captain and longstanding deck team, potential to gain additional responsibility and drive time for the right candidate
• Package includes industry standard salary, time for time rotation – full package TBD with agent on initial calls

Closing Date Mon 28 Oct 2024

Chief Stew required for 90m MY 

• We are looking for a very experienced Chief Stew to join this 90m MY 
• This yard is undergoing a huge refit and so the successful candidate will have solid Chief Stew experience as well as either yard or build experience 
• The yacht offers a fantastic package with a 2:2 rotation as well as land based accommodation, crew car etc 
• Fantastic yacht & crew 
• Whilst your role as HOD is very important, we would like to find someone that has a passion for yachting and is fun to work with! This is an exciting project to be a part of 
• Start October – your first swing will see you work with the other Chief on board, a great opportunity to learnt the yacht as well as any other intricacies 
• The role will be predominantly office based and will see you starting over all admin, Stew bible, SOPs etc! 
• Salary DOE 8-9K USD
• 2:2 – Business flights

Lead HK Stew

Posted Date Thu 08 Aug 2024

Closing Date Sun 01 Sep 2024

Lead HK required for 70+m MY 

• We are looking for an experienced Lead HK to join this busy private MY 
• Candidates will have 2-3 years experience on board yachts and have a real passion regarding HK
• This role won't be service based 
• Dual season yacht with great Chief Stews and Captains 
• Lovely crew, supportive and everyone gets on. Great crew gym
• Hierarchy is Chief Stew, 2nd Stew, Lead HK, Stews 
• 4000 EURO 
• 13th month & good training package 

Temp OOW/2nd Officer

Posted Date Thu 25 Jul 2024

• 70m Support yacht are looking for a temporary OOW/2 nd officer to join them 23rd September for an Atlantic crossing
• Joining in the Med, duration will be for 3-4 weeks depending on crossing and yacht plans once arrived in the USA
• Must have OOW 3000 in hand, experienced with watch keeping and navigation and confident on deck and willing to get stuck in!
• Fantastic team, superb senior officers and very nice crew dynamics onboard
• B1/B2 essential as will be crossing into Miami, Florida
• Salary TBC but will be above industry standard, flights to and from the yacht will be covered and leave accrued will be paid out at end of contract

2nd Officer – World cruising – Rotational

• 70m Private World cruising yacht are looking for an experienced 2 nd officer holding CM unlimited to join them around the end of September
• This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting program with extensive crew longevity and with the potential to progress and move within the program over time
• The role itself will include both 2 nd officer and Chief officer duties, stepping up and stepping down during rotations
• The ideal candidate will have a solid yachting background but also hold their CM unlimited to allow them to step up and grow within the program
• The itinerary is very exciting with extensive cruising and off the beaten track destinations – full details TBD during initial calls
• Previous experience with ISM, ISPS, GMDSS essential along with good navigational and watch keeping experience
• Additional experience with Ice Navigation and large crane ops and operation of large tenders would be advantageous
• As mentioned, the role will include stepping up to Chief officer and stepping back down during rotations. There is also a strong potential to step up to Chief full time down the line allowing someone the opportunity to grow
• Interest and or Diving qualifications would be advantageous but not essential
• The yacht runs a very family orientated dynamic with lots of social events, character and personality is key!
• On offer is a salary of 8000-9000 USD DOE, time for time rotation (8 weeks on 8 weeks off) along with a very solid training budget and yearly salary increases and rewards based on performance – full details to be discussed during initial call with agent

Interior Manager

Posted Date Wed 24 Jul 2024

Closing Date Mon 23 Sep 2024

Senior Interior Manager required for 100+m MY 

• We are looking for a very experienced Chief Stew/Interior Manager to join this 100m+ yacht as the Senior Interior Manager. 
• Candidates will have experience on board 90+m yachts and be experienced in the Management side of things as opposed to being directly hands on with everything!
• Beautiful yacht with a super itinerary! World cruising! 
• Start date mid/end September 
• Lovely owners and good longevity to date, the yacht is only a couple of years old
• Private 
• Longevity on previous yachts is absolutely essential 
• Open to male or female candidates 
• Salary DOE – excellent package on offer for the right person 
• 10:10 rotation

Posted Date Tue 23 Jul 2024

HOH required for 80m MY 

• Rotational role offering 10:10
• Excellent package on offer
• Start September
• Yacht is currently in the Med with winter plans also in the Med
• Summer 2025 likely move in to the charter market
• Candidates will have excellent HOH experience, solid longevity and of course, very good refs! 
• Working in an excellent interior team and with lovely Chief Stews
• Large HK team to manage so prior experience on something 70+m is essential 
• Salary 4500 EURO & 13th month 

Deckhand/OOW – 90m World Cruising yacht

Posted Date Mon 24 Jun 2024

• 90m World Cruising Private Motor yacht is looking for a Deck/OOW to join them ASAP – ideally this weekend or early next week

• MUST hold B1/B2 Visa

• Fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified OOW unlimited to break into the industry!

• They will consider someone from a commercial background who has recently qualified and looking to get their foot in the door and happy to learn the deck position whilst getting exposure to the bridge with watches as your progress and prove yourself

• This is a mostly deck based role, you need to be keen to learn, ready to get stuck in and driven to build a long-standing career in the industry but will gain extensive navigational/bridge time

• Additional skillsets or backgrounds in water sports, hospitality or having grown up around the ocean would be a good addition

• You need to be well presented, a hard worker and a team player able to gel with the current deck team

• The yacht will teach you and guide you as you progress and allow you to gain navigational experience and watches in the bridge over time

• Interesting and varied itinerary which includes Alaska and Tahiti! • On offer is a salary of 3800 USD, 60 Days leave – full package TBD during initial calls

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Portland Yacht Club, located in Falmouth, Maine just north of Portland, seeks a summer sailing Program Administrator/Head Instructor for Summer 2024 and beyond. This new position will be responsible for overseeing and organizing our youth sailing enrollment and our non-racing sailing classes.

The creation of this role reflects the goal of the Portland Yacht Club, as it studies our junior sailing program, to commit to sailing excellence in all aspects and age levels. We want our coaches and junior program administrators to have clear responsibilities and expect from them the shared commitment to excellence along with demonstrated sailing experience and proficiency.

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  -Manages all non-racing instructors on a day-to-day basis in consultation with Sailing Director    -Manages Youth evening racing/day races/invites     -Responsible for "Minnows", our final week introduction to sailing program.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a team at the professional level that is committed to improvement. The position is full-time June-July-August, with growth potential.

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

Founded in 1869, three years after the city of Portland was leveled by the great fire, Portland Yacht Club is one of the oldest, continuously operating yacht Clubs in the US. The Club is located in Falmouth, Maine, on the shores of beautiful Casco Bay, just north of Portland. PYC is a private Club, open only to members, their guests, and visiting yachtsmen.

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Rate of pay is $18-$20/hr certification reimbursed over 2 seasons (completion of 2 seasons worked)

Contact: Heather Sheehan, Waterfront Manager, Portland Yacht Club,

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The Portland Yacht Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program is seeking Instructors who are both passionate about sailing and teaching younger sailors the skills necessary to be safe, comfortable, and competent sailors. Our program offers instruction for beginners through advanced sailors. There are positions available for adventure, race and non-race classes. Our fleet of over 50 boats includes Optis, 420s, J24 and Colgate 26. Our instructors must be responsible, dependable and maintain the highest level of safety awareness and professionalism within our program. Instructors are invited to participate in local J24, Etchells and PHRF racing as well as weekly dinghy racing.

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Lynch Yacht Sinking Off Sicily Proves as Baffling as It Is Tragic

As bodies were recovered, the authorities and experts wondered how a $40 million, stable and secure vessel could have sunk so quickly.

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By Emma Bubola and Michael J. de la Merced

Emma Bubola reported from Porticello, Italy, and Michael J. de la Merced from London.

Two months after being cleared in a bruising legal battle over fraud charges, the British tech mogul Mike Lynch celebrated his freedom with a cruise. He invited his family, friends and part of his legal team on board his luxury sailing yacht, a majestic 180-foot vessel named Bayesian after the mathematical theorem around which he had built his empire.

On Sunday night, after a tour of the Gulf of Naples, including Capri, and volcanic islands in the Eolian archipelago, the boat anchored half a mile off the Sicilian coast in Porticello, Italy. It chose a stretch of water favored by the Phoenicians thousands of years ago for its protection from the mistral wind and, in more recent times, by the yachts of tech billionaires. The boat was lit “like a Christmas tree,” local residents said, standing out against the full moon.

But about 4 a.m., calamity unfolded. A violent and fast storm hit the area with some of the strongest winds locals said they had ever felt. Fabio Cefalù, a fisherman, said he saw a flare pierce the darkness shortly after 4.

Minutes later, the yacht was underwater. Only dozens of cushions from the boat’s deck and a gigantic radar from its mast floated on the surface of the sea, fishermen said.

In all, 22 people were on board, 15 of whom were rescued. Six bodies — five passengers and the ship’s cook — had been recovered by Thursday afternoon, including that of Mr. Lynch, an Italian government official said, adding that the search was continuing for his daughter.

It was a tragic and mystifying turn of events for Mr. Lynch, 59, who had spent years seeking to clear his name and was finally inaugurating a new chapter in his life. Experts wondered how a $40 million yacht, so robust and stable could have been sunk by a storm near a port within minutes.

“It drives me insane,” said Giovanni Costantino, the chief executive of the Italian Sea Group, which in 2022 bought the company, Perini, that made the Bayesian. “Following all the proper procedures, that boat is unsinkable.”

The aura of misfortune only deepened when it emerged that Stephen Chamberlain, 52, a former vice president of finance for Mr. Lynch’s former company and a co-defendant in the fraud case, was killed two days earlier, when he was hit by a car while jogging near his house in England.

Since June, the two men had been in a jubilant mood. A jury in San Francisco had acquitted both on fraud charges that could have sent them to prison for two decades. There were hugs and tears, and they and their legal teams went for a celebratory dinner party at a restaurant in the city, said Gary S. Lincenberg, a lawyer for Mr. Chamberlain.

The sea excursion was meant as a thank-you by Mr. Lynch to those who had helped him in his legal travails. Among the guests was Christopher J. Morvillo, 59, a scion of a prominent New York family of lawyers who had represented Mr. Lynch for 12 years. He and his wife, Neda, 57, were among the missing.

So, too, was Jonathan Bloomer, 70, a veteran British insurance executive who chaired Morgan Stanley International and the insurer Hiscox.

The body of the ship’s cook, Recaldo Thomas, was recovered. All the other crew members survived. Among them was Leo Eppel, 19, of South Africa, who was on his first yacht voyage working as a deck steward, said a friend, who asked not to be identified.

Since the sinking, the recovery effort and investigation have turned the tiny port town of Porticello, a quiet enclave where older men sit bare-chested on balconies, into what feels like the set of a movie.

Helicopters have flown overhead. Ambulances have sped by with the sirens blaring. The Coast Guard has patrolled the waters off shore, within sight of a cordoned-off dock that had been turned into an emergency headquarters.

On Wednesday afternoon, a church bell tolled after the first body bag was loaded into an ambulance, a crowd watching in silence.

The survivors were sheltering in a sprawling resort near Porticello, with a view of the shipwreck spot, and had so far declined to comment.

Attilio Di Diodato, director of the Italian Air Force’s Center for Aerospace Meteorology and Climatology, said that the yacht had most likely been hit by a fierce “down burst” — when air generated within a thunderstorm descends rapidly — or by a waterspout , similar to a tornado over water.

He added that his agency had put out rough-sea warnings the previous evening, alerting sailors about storms and strong winds. Locals said the winds “felt like an earthquake.”

Mr. Costantino, the boat executive, said the yacht had been specifically designed for having a tall mast — the second-tallest aluminum mast in the world. He said the Bayesian was an extremely safe and secure boat that could list even to 75 degrees without capsizing.

But he said that if some of the hatches on the side and in the stern, or some of the deck doors, had been open, the boat could have taken on water and sunk. Standard procedure in such storms, he said, is to switch on the engine, lift the anchor and turn the boat into the wind, lowering the keel for extra stability, closing doors and gathering the guests in the main hall inside the deck.

12 guests occupied the yacht’s six cabins. There were also 10 crew members.

Open hatches, doors and cabin windows could have let in water during a storm, according to the manufacturer.

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The New York Times attempted to reach the captain, James Cutfield, who had survived, for comment through social media, his brother and the management company of the yacht (which did not hire the crew), but did not make contact.

So far none of the surviving crew members have made a public statement about what happened that night.

Fabio Genco, the director of Palermo’s emergency services, who treated some of the survivors, said that the victims had recounted feeling as if the boat was being lifted, then suddenly dropped, with objects from the cabins falling on them.

The Italian Coast Guard said it had deployed a remotely operated vehicle that can prowl underwater for up to seven hours at a depth of more than 980 feet and record videos and images that they hoped would help them reconstruct the dynamics of the sinking. Such devices were used during the search and rescue operations of the Titan vessel that is believed to have imploded last summer near the wreckage of the Titanic.

After rescuers broke inside the yacht, they struggled to navigate the ropes and many pieces of furniture cluttering the vessel, said Luca Cari, a spokesman for Italy’s national firefighter corps.

Finally, as of Thursday morning, they had managed to retrieve all but one of the missing bodies, and hopes of finding the missing person alive were thin. “Can a human being be underwater for two days?” Mr. Cari asked.

What was certain was that Mr. Lynch’s death was yet another cruel twist of fate for a man who had spent years seeking to clear his name.

He earned a fortune in technology and was nicknamed Britain’s Bill Gates. But for more than a decade, he had been treated as anything but a respected tech leader.

He was accused by Hewlett-Packard, the American technological pioneer that had bought his software company, Autonomy, for $11 billion, of misleading it about his company’s worth. (Hewlett-Packard wrote down the value of the transaction by about $8.8 billion, and critics called it one of the worst deals of all time .) He had been increasingly shunned by the British establishment that he sought to break into after growing up working-class outside London.

He was extradited to San Francisco to face criminal charges, and confined to house arrest and 24-hour surveillance on his dime. In a townhouse in the Pacific Heights neighborhood — with security people he jokingly told associates were his “roommates” — he spent his mornings talking with researchers whom he funded personally on new applications for artificial intelligence. Afterward, he devoted hours to discussing legal strategy with his team.

Despite his persistent claims of innocence, even those close to Mr. Lynch had believed his odds of victory were slim. Autonomy’s chief financial officer, Sushovan Hussain, was convicted in 2018 of similar fraud charges and spent five years in prison.

During Mr. Lynch’s house arrest, his brother and mother died. His wife, Angela Bacares, frequently flew over from England, and she became a constant presence in the San Francisco courtroom during the trial.

After he was finally acquitted, Mr. Lynch had his eye on the future. “I am looking forward to returning to the U.K. and getting back to what I love most: my family and innovating in my field,” he said.

Elisabetta Povoledo contributed reporting from Pallanza, Italy.

Emma Bubola is a Times reporter based in Rome. More about Emma Bubola

Michael J. de la Merced has covered global business and finance news for The Times since 2006. More about Michael J. de la Merced

Experts puzzle over why Bayesian yacht sank. Was it a 'black swan event'?

The Bayesian set off on a leisurely cruise around Italy's southern coast on a sunny day in late July.

The luxurious super yacht − which boasted one of the largest masts in the world and carried a crew of business moguls, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his family and a chair of Morgan Stanley − set sail from the Amalfi Coast, bound for Sicily.

Less than a month later, the ship had sunk 160 feet under the water , leaving its cook dead and six of its passengers, including at least two Americans, missing and prompting a massive search that has drawn international attention.

Now, experts are trying to piece together why in the early hours Monday the Bayesian was quickly pulled under the waves amid a storm that saw at least one tornado spin up over the water.

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A perfect storm led to Bayesian sinking, experts say

The combination of unlikely factors that could have contributed to the ship's fate constituted a "black swan event," Matthew Schanck, chairman of the Maritime Search and Rescue Council, told USA TODAY.

The Bayesian was well-built: A 2008 product of Italian ship maker Perini, it was constructed in accordance with international maritime standards and commercially certified by the U.K.'s Maritime and Coastguard Agency, according to Schanck.

The bout of bad weather that swept the area when the ship went down was also out of the ordinary in the northern Mediterranean, "which isn't renowned for prolonged, significant stormy weather," he said.

"The fact that those two elements have then resulted in the foundering of a super yacht is pretty extraordinary," Schanck said. "These things don't happen every day."

After the ship sank just before 5 a.m. local time, 15 people, including a 1-year-old, were pulled from the water. Some were rescued from a life raft by the crew of a ship docked nearby.

Ricardo Thomas, the ship's cook and a native of Antigua, was found dead, according to authorities.

As of Tuesday, six people were missing, including Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter. Several missing passengers were involved in Lynch's trial on fraud charges, including Jonathan Bloomer, a Morgan Stanley chair who served as his character witness, and one of Lynch's attorneys. Lynch, accused of fraud after he sold his company to electronics giant Hewlett-Packard, was acquitted of all charges weeks ago.

Who is Mike Lynch? UK entrepreneur among those missing after superyacht sinks off Sicily

Tornado formed over unusually hot water

Storms in the area that night may have whipped up a water spout, a tornado over the water , according to local meteorologists.

It was likely triggered by the water's unusual warmth, said Rick Shema, a certified consulting meteorologist who served in the Navy.

"The water spout was an uncommon occurrence," he said. "But again, these things happen, especially in warmer water."

At 83.7 degrees, water in the area was more than 3 degrees hotter than average on the day the Bayesian sank, likely the result of climate change, Shema said.

"Hurricanes can form at 80 degrees. This was almost four degrees higher than that," he said.

The water spout may have spun up when cooler air dropped from mountainous places nearby onto the hot water, he said. "A water spout is a vortex, basically like a tornado, spinning real fast, sucking up water and moisture as the column rises," he said.

Although water spouts only reach around 120 mph, as compared with tornadoes on land, which can reach up to 300 mph, "you don't need 200 mph to sink a ship," he said.

"Even an average tornado, 120 miles an hour, that's a lot of wind," he said, "which would heel the boat over for sure."

Water spouts spring up suddenly, Shema said. Before they strike, winds can be slow, but "once the water spout comes over, bam, it's on," he said.

Before sunrise, the ship's crew may not have seen the water spout coming. "The visibility was probably a big factor," he said.

With the windows of the yacht opened, as they likely were in the hot weather, the water spout could have triggered water that flooded through the portholes, Shema said, causing the ship to sink.

Tragedy strikes: Scramble to find survivors after Bayesian yacht sinks off Sicily coast

Search continues, but shift to recovery phase approaches

Italian authorities said the Bayesian was probably at anchor when the storm struck, meaning it couldn't maneuver and ride the waves, according to Mitchell Stoller, a captain and maritime expert witness. Other ships in the area that turned on their engines rode out the storm, he said.

"When you're at anchor and you see weather, you start your engine and you put the wind on the bow. You don't let it get on the side," he said.

Schanck said another key question concerns the position of the keel, a heavy weight underneath the boat that acts as a counterbalance to keep it upright, when the ship sank. When lifted, "that's going to affect the stability of the vessel, because, obviously, you've now raised the center of gravity of that vessel," he said.

The Bayesian was floating over 160 feet of water at the time, deep enough that the keel would likely be deployed. But the fact that "the vessel heeled over so heavily makes me question that," Schanck said.

The cause of the disaster may not be known until the ship can be examined in more detail, experts say. Prosecutors in a nearby town have already opened an investigation.

Schanck said investigators will have plenty to work with once the operation moves into a recovery phase.

"The vessel is intact and in good condition on the seabed," he said. "There's a lot of eyewitness accounts from other vessels in the area and the shore."

As the search entered its second day on Tuesday, the rescue effort may shift in that direction soon. "I suspect, later on, today or tomorrow, we'll probably see some mention of a recovery operation being stated," Schanck said.

The decision to would depend on whether rescuers find signs of life in the ship and air pockets or survivable spaces, Schanck said. At this point, survivors on the water's surface looks unlikely. "My professional opinion is that the casualties will be located within the vessel," he said.

"There is a risk versus benefit in all maritime search and rescue incidents," he said. "Where we start transitioning to a recovery phase, that line shifts."

Contributing: Reuters

Cybele Mayes-Osterman is a breaking news reporter for USA Today. Reach her on email at [email protected]. Follow her on X @CybeleMO.

Family clings to hope of air pocket in sunken superyacht as debris hampers search

PORTICELLO, Sicily — Divers searching for six missing people from a superyacht which sank off the coast of Sicily told NBC News Wednesday that debris inside the vessel, as well as its depth, were making their job difficult.  

As hopes of finding anyone alive dwindled, the divers said that they had managed to force open one of the Bayesian’s access doors but access to the cabins where people could be trapped was being hampered by detritus. 

The divers, who were not authorized to speak publicly, added that the depth of the wreck meant they were left with only 10 minutes to search the 184-foot yacht once they reached it. Then they had to return to the surface, they said. 

On Wednesday, the dock where they set off from was swarming with vehicles, boats and rescuers. Nearby tourists, reporters and photographers have gathered, eager for news. Helicopters occasionally fly over the area.  

British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and five of the 22 other people who were aboard the yacht remain unaccounted for and are believed to be trapped in the Bayesian’s hull, nearly 170 feet underwater.

Lynch's 18-year-old daughter, Hannah; Morgan Stanley International Chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife, Judy; and Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife, Neda, are also missing. 

Officials confirmed Monday that at least one person, the ship’s cook, had died. 

Rescuers said Tuesday that there might be people trapped inside the cabins, especially considering the timing of the storm, but that they had so far been unable to check through the ship’s portholes.

“The operations are long and complex,” Italy’s national fire department, whose diving teams have been participating in the search, said on X . 

Italy's coast guard also said Tuesday that divers were also using a remotely-operated underwater vehicle to aid in the search.

The Bayesian is owned by a firm linked to Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares, who was one of the 15 people rescued Monday after it capsized near Sicily’s main city of Palermo in what Italian officials called a “violent storm.” 

Built by Italian shipbuilder Perini Navi in 2008, the U.K.-registered Bayesian could carry 12 guests and a crew of up to 10, according to online specialist yacht sites. Its nearly 250-foot mast is the tallest aluminum sailing mast in the world, according to CharterWorld Luxury Yacht Charters.  

Lynch, who was regularly described in U.K. media as “Britain’s Bill Gates,” was acquitted by a San Francisco jury of fraud charges stemming from the 2011 sale of his software company Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard for $11 billion.

Prosecutors alleged that Lynch and Autonomy’s vice president for finance, Stephen Chamberlain, had padded the firm’s finances ahead of the sale. Lynch’s lawyers argued that HP was so eager to acquire Autonomy that it failed to adequately check the books .

The Mediterranean sailing vacation was designed to be a celebration for Lynch, who brought Morvillo, one of his U.S. lawyers and Bloomer, who testified in his defense, on the trip.

Bloomer’s twin brother, Jeremy, told the BBC on Tuesday the family was “coping the best we can” and he was hopeful there might still be air pockets inside the hull. 

Chamberlain was not aboard the Bayesian.

In what appears to be a tragic coincidence, a car struck and killed Chamberlain on Saturday as he was jogging in a village about 68 miles north of London, local police said.

Claudio Lavanga and Claudia Rizzo reported from Porticello and Yuliya Talmazan from London. 

Claudio Lavanga is Rome-based foreign correspondent for NBC News.

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Light and perfect for shelter island’s menantic yacht club sailors.

By Robert Harris

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Climate change has definitely played havoc with the Menantic Yacht Club’s schedule of Sunfish races this summer, but not so this past Sunday.

The weatherman’s prediction was for light and variable wind. In actuality, it was light, but perfect between 4 and 7 or 8 knots. All 22 sailors who participated enjoyed the day. 

Two sailors, Charlie and John Modica notified me that they weren’t coming due to the light-wind forecast. Sailing in really light wind really isn’t fun, and John comes from Connecticut, an almost two- hour endeavor every Sunday. After reading this report, I’m sure that they will regret their decision, but I’m not rubbing it in.

Speaking of long distance, several other sailors come from off-Island and travel a long way to sail our incredible venue. Lee Montes comes from mid-island, traveling about two hours, and Peter Due sails his Sunfish over from near Cedar Point.

He said it took him two hours on Sunday and he arrived just in time to miss the first race. He did say that if the wind died down on his way home his wife would find him and tow him back in a power boat.

I would hate to think that he might be lost at sea.

The competition was pretty intense between the four leaders, but Paul Zinger took the day with four 1st place finishes and a total of 9 points on the day, 8 points better than the next closest sailor. The next three finishers were separated by only 5 points.

Lee Montes placed 2nd on the day with one 1st place finish and in 3rd place was Peter Beardsley with no firsts but consistent sailing. Joan Butler placed 4th and had one 1st place finish.

Several sailors were seen doing their penalty turns including yours truly.  Alicia Rojas was on starboard tack and I thought that I could pass in front of her — I couldn’t. I apologize. Lee fouled me in one race and did his turn. Some sailors did not do theirs; you know who you are.

Betsy Colby ran the races, along with only one of her trusty crew, Amy Cococcia.  She ran shorter courses and was able to get in all six normal races. After a general recall on the very first race, she flew the one-minute rule flag.

After flying this flag everyone stayed well back of the starting line because the penalty for crossing that line early is rather severe. Instead of just ducking back below the starting line if you are over early, you have to go around either the pin or the Race Committee boat, which really hurts. Good job all, and many thanks.

Betty Bishop captained the stake boat crewed by Denise Fenchel, who volunteered at the last minute because she likes heavier wind conditions. Little did she know that it was going to turn into a perfect wind day. Matt Fox captained the mark boat along with Marian Thomsen and Susie Masse. Marian filled in on mark boat instead of the Race Committee boat because we were short volunteers.

She did miss her buds though. All of our volunteers are versatile. Both Dave Daly and Ben Gonzales were out of commission but will return. They are both missed. Many thanks to all of you.  

There is only one more week of racing, so let’s have a good turnout on the last day. Also, the MYC annual meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Colby’s, just prior to the awards banquet. You know what to bring to the banquet.

We are a very congenial family-friendly club, open to all. We may not have a clubhouse, but the sailing is great, the camaraderie is superb, and we just have tremendous fun. All sailors, novice to expert, are welcome. Just show up in West Neck Harbor at 2 p.m. on any Sunday through Labor Day, check in with the Race Committee, giving them your full name and sail number, and be sure to bring your life jacket.

Non-sailors are also welcome to assist with the Race Committee boat and the stake boat. You can get more information about the MYC at the Facebook page: Menantic Yacht Club, or from Bob Harris at [email protected] or 505-235-5844. Steve and Melissa Shepstone have a fleet of loaner boats available on a first to reserve basis. Contact Melissa at 203-206-1745 or [email protected] to reserve your boat.

See you on the Water!

Results:            Pts       Place

Paul Zinger                        9                1

Lee Montes                       17             2

Peter Beardsley               20             3

Joan Butler                       22             4

Caitlin Cummings          36             5

Rachel Beardsley            38             6

Ellen Leonforte                51             7

Alicia Rojas                      66             8

Linda Gibbs                     67             9

Will Lehr                           67             10

Peter Due                         68             11

Bob Harris                        70             12

Peter Zahn                       73             13

Tom McMahon                82             14

Rich Prieto                        85             15

Bill Martens                       92             16

Kate Duff                            95             17

Jodi Sisley                          96             18

Doug Kadlec                      101          19

John Colby                         115          20

Jonathan Brush               120          21

Sharon Wicks                    130          22

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America's Cup sailing is around the corner. Did you know it has ties to North Jersey?

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The Olympics are over, but the oldest competition in international sports is just around the corner.

The America's Cup sailing event, founded in 1851, returned on Thursday with a preliminary regatta off the coast of Barcelona that sets the stage for a one-on-one final in October.

One of the challengers is a homegrown one: the New York Yacht Club.

Now headquartered deep in the heart of Manhattan, hosting club regattas out of Newport, Rhode Island, and having its racing team training in Pensacola, Florida, the club and America's Cup originator was initially based on the Hudson River. Its first clubhouse was in North Jersey.

Built in Hoboken in 1845, the Gothic cottage first stood by the waterside at Elysian Fields, near the bluff that holds Stevens Institute of Technology. John Cox Stevens, the club's first commodore, donated the land at the foot of 11th Street. His brother, Edwin Augustus Stevens, founded the university. Both were involved with the creation of the first winner of the America's Cup, a yacht named America.

America's Cup's founders

The brothers came from one of the most distinguished families in U.S. history. Their grandfather served in the Continental Congress, and their father, John Stevens, was a Revolutionary War colonel who became a pioneering entrepreneur and an inventor of steam engines and boats.

From their mansion overlooking the Hudson River and Manhattan Island, the colonel and his sons developed the first steam ferry to cross the Hudson. When Robert Fulton secured a monopoly on Hudson River steamship navigation, the Stevens family shifted its focus to other lucrative ventures. In 1809, the family's vessel Phoenix became the first steamer to operate offshore when it began service in Philadelphia.

Five years earlier, in 1804, a 19-year-old John Cox Stevens piloted the first propeller-driven boat. Shortly thereafter, he built a sailing yacht called Diver and raced it against fishing boats and ferries in New York Harbor for wagers. In 1844, he and his friends founded the New York Yacht Club aboard his yacht Gimcrack.

The clubhouse, which was modest compared with the club's current Beaux-Arts landmark in New York City, served as the center of club activities for 23 years, records show. That span covered the development, construction and trials of the yacht America.

America's Cup has North Jersey origins

The yacht America was designed by George Steers, a self-taught innovator of yacht design, to challenge the best in the United Kingdom. Its cotton duck sails were sourced from John Colt's mill in Paterson. When the yacht made it to Britain's Isle of Wight, the Royal Yacht Squadron organized a fleet race on Aug. 22, 1851. The winner received a silver trophy valued at 100 pounds sterling. They called it the Hundred Guinea Cup. It is now known as America's Cup, after the yacht that won it.

Within two months, John Cox Stevens and the syndicate that owned America had sold it and given the trophy to the club. The cup came with conditions. According to its formal Deed of Gift, it must serve as an everlasting prize for “friendly competition between foreign countries.” The cup's holder must welcome challengers.

The first challenger was the Royal Thames Yacht Club and a yacht called Cambria. The competition held in New York Harbor on Aug. 8, 1870, was won by the New York Yacht Club. The club went on to win every America's Cup match thereafter until 1983.

By then, the clubhouse was long gone. It survived calls for demolition in the early 20th century and in 1904 moved from its home just north of Castle Point in Hoboken to Glen Cove, Long Island, to serve as "Station 10." At a time, there were 11 stations along the club's racing and cruising route where members could land and load.

Vastly different competition

For the second half of the 20th century, the clubhouse was on loan and on display at Mystic Seaport, the maritime museum in Connecticut. Since the start of this century, it has sat on the grounds of the club's racing base Harbour Court, in Newport, Rhode Island. The club's America's Cup yacht, called Patriot, was built and designed in Rhode Island.

A far cry from America, a 101-foot schooner that was used by the U.S. Navy during the Civil War, the 75-foot-long Patriot relies on a pair of hydraulic hydrofoils on either side of the hull to seemingly fly above the ocean's surface at speeds of more than 50 miles per hour. Due to that technology, the modern America's Cup is a vastly different competition from what it was just 20 years ago. Still, at its core, the cup remains an event in which wind-powered vessels must chart an ocean course to victory.

The last cup was a disaster for the New York Yacht Club, which in team American Magic had one of three challengers for the title held by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. That cup's Patriot capsized in the round-robin qualifiers and, after major repairs, finished last in the event.

America's Cup 2024

This year, five challenger teams are taking on the cup holders from New Zealand. They include American Magic and the new Patriot, led by Olympic gold medalists Tom Slingsby, who won for Australia, and Paul Goodison, for Great Britain.

The first look at them in action comes during the final America's Cup preliminary regatta from Aug. 22 to 25. The match racing event will feature four races per day, with the top two yachts, technically classified as AC75s, advancing to a one-race, winner-takes-all final.

The results of the preliminary regatta have no impact on the America’s Cup standings. Still, they were crucial for shaping team strategy.

The New Zealand team, as the cup defender, has a straight path to the America's Cup, held from Oct. 12 to 21. The five defenders, however, must face off in the Challenger Selection Series from Aug. 29 to Oct 7 for the right to compete in the America's Cup best-of-13 match race final.

The races will be streamed free on the event’s website, YouTube and Facebook. Coverage is also available in the U.S. on ESPN+.

Challenger Teams for the 37th America’s Cup

• INEOS Britannia (Great Britain).
• Alinghi Red Bull Racing (Switzerland).
• Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team (Italy).
• NYYC American Magic (U.S.).
• Orient Express Racing Team (France).

Preliminary Regattas

• The preliminaries were held August 22 to 25, 2024, in Barcelona, Spain.

2024 Challenger Selection Series

• Aug. 29 to Sept. 8: Double round robin
• Sept. 14 to 19: Semifinals (best of nine).
• Sept. 26 to Oct. 7: Finals (best of 13).

2024 America’s Cup

• Oct. 12 to 21: 37th match (best of 13)

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