Want to get involved in maintaining and operating a traditional wooden sailing vessel? There are a number of different ways you can volunteer to safeguard, care for and sail this unique heritage asset.
Learn more18 February 2025
Have you got what it takes to spend 4 months sailing international waters, making new friends, and supporting crew and passengers aboard a traditional sailing boat; exploring the stunning Shetland coastline and taking part in the world famous Tall Ships Races?
Are you looking for a summer adventure?
Shetland’s own tall ship, Swan, is seeking a Bosun to sail on board supporting the skipper and mate with on board and on shore tasks during the busy summer 2025 season.
This is an ideal opportunity for a young person looking to gain more time at sea towards a qualification, or to further their own previous sail training experience. It would also be suitable for an older person with a keen interest in sailing and a sense of adventure.
No formal qualifications are necessary, but some sailing experience is essential as the appointed person will be required to run the deck in a support role to the first mate, which will include instructing passengers in a clear manner and ensuring the safety of all on board.
The trip schedule during this time will include day sails to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the launch of Swan, public trips to Norway, Shetland’s west coast and north isles, Fair Isle and the north east coast of Scotland. School trips will also feature, and a six week Tall Ships Race voyage which will include visits to the ports of Dunkirk (France), Aberdeen (Scotland), Kristiansand (Norway) and Esbjerg (Denmark).
The post is a fixed term role from 1st May to 31st August.
The salary will be £25,400 pro rata, dependent on age and experience, with 11 days paid leave given at times to be agreed.
Accommodation and meals will be provided on board for the duration of the contract.
For a full job profile, please email [email protected] or call 07753 806095.
Closing Date: 5.00pm, Monday 3rd March 2025.
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