To work as a skipper with Yacht Week, you must first complete Quarterdeck’s Skipper Academy — our intensive training program that sets you up for real charter work.
Step 1: Apply
Start by creating a profile on Quarterdeck.co and submitting your application to Skipper Academy. Make sure your profile is complete, with sailing qualifications, past experience, documents, and — most importantly — your availability calendar. This is one of the key factors we use to allocate Academy places and later work.
Step 2: Selection
If your profile meets the requirements, you’ll be invited to a short video interview. We review both your experience and your mindset — because social skills, leadership, and being service-minded are just as important as sailing ability.
Step 3: Attend Academy
If accepted, you’ll join a 7-day intensive course in Croatia or Greece. Here you’ll train on real yachts with professional instructors, learning manoeuvres, safety, crew leadership, and guest interaction. About 90% of applicants who attend pass and are offered summer assignments.
This is the gateway into working with Yacht Week — no matter your background, you must pass Academy before being trusted with guests.