Hire crew
Looking for your perfect yacht crew?
Finding that ideal crew member is a process whereby each candidate of interest is interviewed in accordance with their skill set and then based on the interviews, the selection process can begin. An ongoing and extensive search is carried out until we find the right candidate/s for each of the individual positions that are required. It is our imperative to ensure all relevant certifications are correct for the role, are verified and in date. Always safety first!
When interviewing each of the candidates, we strive to get an in-depth understanding of their goals and desired job preferences with regards to location, time of year, salary expectations etc. We also look for the core ideal characteristics of someone who is not only an experienced yacht crew member but also those wanting to become yacht crew. Including being well presented, eloquent, being a hard worker, people centric, being fit and healthy and just generally having the correct demeanor.
“With an extensive number of years working in this unique industry, it has equipped me with the understanding of the many personality types and has enabled me to really get a feel for which yacht and program will suit each relevant candidate.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in contact and know that you will always be provided with an extremely honest review of each and every crew member that is suggested and selected for you. It is my job and absolute pleasure to be able to assist in finding you that new crew member!”
Our services
Personal service
We know your boat profile, who we’ve placed onboard and understand the team dynamic to create the perfect crew.
Comprehensive checks
Leaving no stone unturned to ensure no nasty surprises at sea.
Looking beyond the CV
With traditional values. Over 30 years of experience working in the industry.
Positions we recruit
Which crew are you looking for?
Information for Captains, Yacht Managers and Employers
As an MCA-certified Recruitment and Placement Service, Cara Lees Yacht Crew is required to obtain, review and retain appropriate evidence relating to the Seafarer Employment Agreement for crew recruited and placed through the agency.
Following revised MCA audit requirements, CLYC must obtain either:
- a copy of the signed Seafarer Employment Agreement (SEA); or
- where the signed SEA is unavailable, the applicable SEA template.
Confirmation from the crew member that they have received, reviewed or understood their SEA is no longer sufficient evidence for MCA audit purposes.
We therefore ask Captains, yacht managers, owners and employers engaging crew through CLYC to ensure that the required SEA documentation is provided as part of the placement process.
All documentation received by CLYC is handled and retained securely in accordance with our data protection procedures. For crew, we have a guide to Seafarer Employment Agreements (SEA).
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