The Yacht Week is looking for talented skippers and hosts to work in the Mediterranean next summer. Dun Laoghaire Sailing School, the Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School has teamed up with the Yacht Week and Quarterdeck to assist Irish sailors with this exciting opportunity.

Quarterdeck – Training Academy

Quarterdeck provides a tailored Academy that polishes current cooking or sailing skills in order to work with their sister companies The Yacht Week, along with several other private charter partners, in destinations such as Croatia, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, British Virgin Islands, French Polynesia and many more.

Destinations include Croatia, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, British Virgin Islands, French Polynesia and many more

This is the perfect opportunity if you're looking for your next steps after or during university, looking for your next adventure or a student with a spare summer off.

What does a Quarterdeck host do?

A Quarterdeck host cooks delicious meals, shows guests the incredible local delights, and dances the night away with them under the stars in our world-class locations.

Discover hidden bays for swim stops

What does a Quarterdeck skipper do?

A quarterdeck Skipper guides guests through their adventure. They sail from island to island, discovering hidden bays for swim stops and share their expert local knowledge.

Dublin Open Day Event

Subject to the expected updated public health advice, Quarterdeck is hosting an open day event on Saturday the 11th of December in Dublin. The team from the INSS will be on hand to help explain any prior training requirements and offer solutions.

Sign Up for this event is via this form: https://forms.gle/MjhsRR3Xddev5RvGA

Those interested in getting a better insight into what Quarterdeck and The Yacht Week involve can check out the following links:

Quarterdeck Website: www.quarterdeck.co

The Yacht Week: www.theyachtweek.com

What a typical day at work looks like…

#croatiasailing – Malahide reader Scott Flanigan, the 2012 Olympic sailing team member, has written to advise of an opportunity for young sailors who would like to work as a skipper in Croatia this summer.

The 'Yacht Week' is a sailing event in Croatia, Greece and Italy that brings young people from all over the world to sail together in flotillas of 50 boats. The guests are 20-30 years old and every week is a mix of sailing, concerts, dinners and parties.

'It was something I took part in over the New Year Break in the Caribbean' and I think it is a great opportunity for Irish sailors'  Flanigan told Afloat.ie

The 'Yacht Week' is currently recruiting skippers for the summer to work professionally on 40-55ft sail yachts. All expenses during the week are paid for as well as a minimum salary of €350/week (plus tips!) says Flanigan. They offer up to 12 weeks of work during the season.

Requirements are to hold a basic navigational certificate (Level 4 or Day skipper are sufficient) and a VHF license. You also need to be an experienced sailor. Keelboat experience is not necessary since you will learn all you need to become a skipper during a weeks skipper course in Croatia.

Please contact [email protected] for more information using the reference code: IRL1.

Also check out www.theyachtweek.com and www.skipperacademy.com