Frequently Asked Questions

Skippers

We require all our skippers and hosts to attend our academy before working for us. We offer courses every year, please check our course page to see which dates would suit you best. We will prioritise applicants holding an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore license.
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Our team is aged between 20 (minimum) to 38 years of age, and that this is the age-frame that our clients look for in our skippers.
All skippers are engaged as contractors, depending on their availability and the number of bookings we receive. Work on charter is usually from saturday to saturday, on a weekly basis.
No. The first day of Academy is the lecture day, followed by 7 days on board the yacht for training and developping what was taught during the lectures.
Yes. Our academy is to upgrade your skills, but also to introduce our company's ethos and standards. Our multicultural team brings additional knowledge to the students, and introduces you to our high standard skipper community.
Quarterdeck has work opportunities in locations such as Croatia, Greece, Montenegro, and BVI with our partner TYW, and even more locations such as Mallorca and Italy with private charters. Assignments are distributed according to demand.
Rates for The Yacht Week assignments range from €340 - €720 per week depending on various factors such as licenses, weeks worked, and client ratings. For a detailed breakdown of the pay-scheme Read More
If you successfully complete the academy, you will be able to specify your availability, and we would assign you to work accordingly. We cannot guarantee a minimum number of assignments, this will depend on your availability and the bookings we receive.
You can find the licenses we accept on this page. RYA Yachtmaster Offshore license holders are preferred.
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You can find the licenses we accept on this page. RYA Yachtmaster Offshore license holders are preferred.
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Yes if you are already enroled in a course to obtain one of our accepted licenses before the start of Academy. We offer an Academy that is aimed at topping up your current sailing skills. Have a look at our partner schools here to complete your RYA Yachtmaster Offshore license.
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We do not engage deckhands, only skippers and hosts. See here how to be come a skipper or a host.
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Academy training usually takes place in monohull yachts, size 46-52ft.
Academy applicants as well as Quarterdeck contractors must hold their own insurance. We recommend your own travel insurance, and we require a Third Party Liability insurance when working on charter.
You should have your own travel insurance. When working for Quarterdeck, you must acquire a Third Party Liability insurance.
We don't particularly have a 'close date' however we will stop taking applications when the academy is full so it's always best to apply as soon as you can as spaces fill up and we only have limited spots.
Your CV should cover relevant experience and a list of any certificates you hold. Your cover letter should clearly explain why you want to work for Quarterdeck and why you would be a good fit.
Still apply but be sure to give us plenty of information regarding your experience, we will then get back to you on if it is enough, or if not, we will give you some suggestions on courses to be at the level we expect.
Once you have submitted your application, we will review your experience and licenses. If these are to the standard we expect, you will be invited to an automated online interview where you will be asked questions and given 60 seconds to give us your best answer. We then decide if we think you are suitable for QD Academy and you will either be asked to join us in Croatia for Academy or not. Remember, if you don't get chosen, do not be disheartened, you can always re-apply for next years once you have gained more experience.
All nationalities are welcome to apply however there are some destinations such as Greece where only EU passport holders can work.
Yes, this is our main base of operations and he is where we run all academies.
Yes, your spot will only be confirmed once the full balance has been paid.

Hosts

We require all our skippers and hosts to attend our academy before working for us. We offer courses every year, please check our course page to see which dates would suit you best.
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Our team is aged between 20 (minimum) to 38 years of age, and that this is the age-frame that our clients look for in our hosts.
All hosts are engaged as contractors, depending on their availability and the number of bookings we receive. Work on charter is usually from saturday to saturday, on a weekly basis.
No. The first day of Academy is the lecture day, followed by 7 days on board the yacht for training and developping what was taught during the lectures.
Yes. Our academy is to upgrade your skills, but also to introduce our company's ethos and standards. Our multicultural team brings additional knowledge to the students, and introduces you to our high standard host community.
Quarterdeck has work opportunities in locations such as Croatia, Greece, Tahiti, and BVI with our partner TYW, and even more locations such as Mallorca and Italy with private charters. Assignments are distributed according to performance.
Rates for The Yacht Week assignments range from €340 - €720 per week depending on various factors such as licenses, weeks worked, and client ratings. For a detailed breakdown of the pay-scheme Read More
If you successfully complete the academy, you will be able to specify your availability, and we would assign you to work accordingly. We cannot guarantee a minimum number of assignments, this will depend on your availability and the bookings we receive.
We require at least 1 year experience in the Service Industry as well as culinary experience in a commercial kitchen or proof of successful completion of a week long culinary course. Our website has a syllabus guideline on what to look for in a local culinary course, or alternatively you could attend one of our partner schools.
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We do require some culinary experience prior to Academy. Our website has a syllabus guideline on what to look for in a local culinary course, or alternatively you could attend one of our partner schools.
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Your CV should cover relevant experience and a list of any certificates you hold. Your cover letter should clearly explain why you want to work for Quarterdeck and why you would be a good fit.
We don't particularly have a 'close date' however we will stop taking applications when the academy is full so it's always best to apply as soon as you can as spaces fill up and we only have limited spots.
Once you have submitted your application, we will review your experience and licenses. If these are to the standard we expect, you will be invited to an automated online interview where you will be asked questions and given 60 seconds to give us your best answer. We then decide if we think you are suitable for QD Academy and you will either be asked to join us in Croatia for Academy or not. Remember, if you don't get chosen, do not be disheartened, you can always re-apply for next years once you have gained more experience.
Yes you can apply without the Level 2 food and hygiene certificate, however, if accepted you will need to get the certificate before attending the academy.
All nationalities are welcome to apply however there are some destinations such as Greece where only EU passport holders can work.
Yes, this is our main base of operations and here is where we run all academies.
Yes, your spot will only be confirmed once the full balance has been paid.