Join The Crew

Become a JTC Skipper

Come aboard at JTC!

Join The Crew is about sharing unforgettable experiences with great people in incredible places. Strangers aged from 20 to 39 become a close-knit group of friends. As a skipper, you’re part of that community, bringing everyone together and helping your crew enjoy the holiday of a lifetime.

Skippering with Join The Crew

What we offer

Salary of €600–€1,200 per week
Skipper for one week or a whole season
15 sailing destinations worldwide
Local Connections since 2007
Community of over 50,000 people who have sailed with us
Skipper liability insurance covering up to €5 million, also available for private use
Exclusive further training
JTC Polo Shirt

Your Role

Skipper the yacht
Lead your crew
Organise the trip
Feel Good Person

Your journey starts here

1CHECK THE REQUIREMENTS

You’ll need at least the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal or an equivalent qualification such as German Sportküstenschifferschein (SKS), Austria’s FB2, Switzerland’s Hochseeausweis You can apply once you’ve sailed at least 1,500 nautical miles on seagoing sailing yachts, (approximately five to eight weeks of sailing).

2APPLY

Complete our 10-minute application form. If you meet the requirements, we’ll invite you to a video call.

3JOIN JTC SKIPPER ACADEMY

Before leading your first JTC trip, you’ll need to complete our Skipper Academy. Over 10 days of intensive training, we’ll prepare you for life on board with the JTC community and give you the skills to lead your trips with confidence.

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Our Academy will take place in Croatia in spring of 2027!

Meet Our Skippers

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