Freelance Skippers and Mates
Tallships
| Company | Tallships |
| Category | Logistics & Transport |
| Location | — |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 3 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Freelance Skippers and Mates
We’re hiring freelance Skippers and Mates to work on our Challenger and ketch vessels.
Tall Ships Youth Trust is dedicated to enabling young people aged 12-25 to fulfil their life potential through experiences at sea and by breaking down the barriers they face.
Successful applicants will need to complete an application form including a DBS check and will be required to complete both practical and online training.
Candidates need to:
• Be able to work with young people from diverse backgrounds
• Have good communication skills
• Ensure levels of safety and standards aboard are maintained
• Be able to fulfil their role effectively
• Act with tact and diplomacy
Minimum qualifications required:
• Yachtmaster Offshore (with Commercial Endorsement)
• ENG1 (Preferred) or ML5
• RYA First Aid (with Cat C) or similar MCA approved First Aid
• VHF Radio License