Meet our staff!
Friendliness, experience and expertise distinguish our international crew. For the captain and his crew, the safety and wellbeing of our guests always come first. The people aboard the Eye of the Wind and their functions in the ship's company - have a look at their portraits.
We are permanently looking out for friendly and seaworthy staff to be added to our on-board crew. At irregular intervals we hire new staff members for all available positions. If you are interested in joining the international and well-rehearsed team of the Eye of the Wind, please contact us any time. Just send us an informal letter of application and tell us about your sailing experience, your professional qualification, and what position or job you are interested in.
As a general rule, the participation in one of our so-called training-trips is required in order to work aboard the Eye of the Wind. After receiving your application we will send you further information and also forward your inquiry to the permanent crew on board. If you wish to send us your CV or any other documents, please use PDF or DOCX files only.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS:
First Mate (m / f)
We are seeking an ocean going, 200 GT or above qualified mate, preferably with a background in sail training and charter sailing. Familiarity with traditional ships, including extensive square rig experience, is essential. Applicants should be energetic, and able to fit comfortably into a young, international team of people with varying levels of experience.
Your responsibilities include standing navigational watches, maintenance of safety and navigation equipment, medical kit, as well as active participation on deck in all activities and maneuvers in the operation of the ship. This includes coordinating the operation and maintenance of all components of the rigging as well as general ship maintenance; in addition, also the care of the maximum 12 guests, and overseeing and supporting interior stewardship.
You will work in an on/off system of approx. three months on board / three months off (1:1 rotation).
Requirements:
You have a valid STCW Basic Safety Certificate and a valid ENG 1 seafarer medical fitness certificate, in addition to ocean going 200 GT or above qualification. You act responsibly, in a service-oriented and friendly manner. In addition, you have the necessary physical requirements to work as a sailor on board a seagoing vessel. An extensive experience of sailing and maintaining square-rigged sailing vessels is required, and you can competently convey your expertise to our crew. Good English or German language skills are required for communication with staff and guests.
As a charter vessel, the Eye of the Wind is operating in appealing areas, with an international on-board crew of 10. A prerequisite for a permanent employment contract is your willingness to get to know your workplace and our crew members during a trial week on board. Have we piqued your interest? We look forward to receiving your application with CV and certificates at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Rating Deck / "Deckhand" (m / f)
Your responsibilities include active participation on deck in all activities and maneuvers in the operation of the ship. This includes the operation and maintenance of all components of the rigging as well as general ship maintenance; in addition, also the care of the maximum 12 guests, the active cooperation during shipyard layovers as well as the support with simple galley activities, as required. You will work in an on/off system of approx. three months on board / approx. six weeks off (2:1 rotation).
Requirements:
You have a valid STCW Basic Safety Certificate and a valid ENG 1 seafarer medical fitness certificate. You act responsibly, service-oriented and in a friendly manner. In addition, you have the necessary physical requirements to work as a sailor / "deckhand" on a seagoing vessel. An extensive experience on square-rigged sailing vessels is required, and you can competently convey your expertise to our "trainees". Good English language skills are required for communication with staff and guests.
As a charter vessel, the Eye of the Wind is operating in appealing areas, with an international on-board crew of 10. A prerequisite for a permanent employment contract is your willingness to get to know your workplace and our crew members during a trial week on board. Have we piqued your interest? We look forward to receiving your application with CV and certificates at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Machinist (m / f) or Ship Mechanic (m / f)
Your responsibilities include the operation, maintenance and repair of all technical systems on board as the engine, drive system, generator, electrics, pumps, piping systems as well as waste management and support of “deckhand” activities when needed.
Requirements:
You have completed vocational training as a marine or agricultural mechanic / or in a comparable education and ideally a qualification as a "deckhand" (sailor) with the required certificates. We offer you the opportunity to acquire the deckhand qualifications subsequently. We will inform you about the necessary conditions for this, if required.
You will work in an on/off system of approximately 3 months each. You will meet our up to twelve guests and fellow sailors in a service-oriented way and in a friendly tone. Our permanent crew of approximately ten people is an international team, the board languages are English and German.
Have we piqued your interest? We look forward to receiving your application with CV and certificates at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ship's cook (m / f)
In this position, you are responsible for the preparation of breakfast, lunch and dinner for the maximum twelve guests and about ten people crew on board as well as for provisioning and advance planning. In a rotation system of about 2.5 to 3 months, you will switch with the second ship's cook.
Requirements:
You have a valid STCW Basic Safety Certificate. You act independently, responsibly, service-oriented and in a friendly tone. In addition, you have good organizational skills and the physical conditions necessary to work as a cook on a seagoing vessel. Earlier professional experience in the charter business is desirable.
Good English language skills are required for communication with staff and guests.
Have we piqued your interest? We look forward to receiving your application with CV and certificates at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
