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UKSA Ocean Training Skipper Vacancy

The UKSA is a registered charity and dedicated training establishment for a variety of waterbased activities.

We offer a range of training for customers looking to improve their leisure sailing through to people seeking a career in the yachting industry.

We are currently seeking to recruit RYA qualified Yacht Master Instructor to skipper our BT Challenge 67ft “UKSA Albatross”. Albatross is used for the UKSA’s RYA Ocean Yacht Master Training program and is based in the Mediterranean and Caribbean throughout the year.

The role will involve:

  • Co-ordinating and managing the Yachts Ocean training program in the UK, Mediterranean and the Caribbean.
  • Managing the yachts maintenance program and refit periods
  • Financial control of the yachts annual budget

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have excellent inter-personal skills
  • Need to be a strong team player
  • Have the ability to multi task

Experience required:

  • Yachting industry experience is essential
  • Candidates must be a minimum of an RYA Yacht Master Instructor and RYA Ocean Qualified

Contract: Initially 12 month

If you feel you have what it takes to work for a world class organisation please contact us.

Applications should be put in writing with an accompanying CV and addressed for the attention of:


Ben Willows
UKSA Arctic Road
West Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7PQ


Tel: (01983) 294941
Fax: (01983) 295938
E-mail: ben.willows@uksa.org

West Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7PQ | UKSA is registered in England (Company No.02251024)
UKSA is a registered charity (No.299248) | Patron: HRH The Princess Royal