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Crew-Vermittlung

almost 30 years in the industry

We know what matters on board.

Are you looking for someone you can entrust your yacht to?
Do you need a German-speaking skipper for your sailing yacht?
Or are you looking for an experienced female skipper for the Caribbean, support in leading your performance racer or a motor yacht?

We can provide you with qualified specialists for every task on board. On request, we can also provide you with professional support at short notice.

Our skippers and crew members have extensive nautical miles, international area experience and practical experience on a variety of ship types.

So that we can suggest suitable candidates, please give us some key data about your ship, your project and the desired application profile. We’ll take care of the rest – and find the right man or woman on board for you.

Yachts

Monohull yachts
Multihull yachts
Motor yachts
Owner’s yacht
Charter yacht
Superyachts

Areas

North & Baltic Sea
Mediterranean
Canary Islands
Atlantic
Southeast Asia
Pacific

why Yachtskipper.eu

Crew placement

Individual crew selection

We will find the crew for your ship, your project and your requirements.

Area and yacht type competence

Our crew members have experience on a wide variety of yachts and areas.

German-speaking crew

Whether machinist, skipper or deckhand: we mostly place German-speaking crew.

Qualified crew for every position

We fill every position with tested professionals known to us.

High standards

Seamanship & Professionalism – you can rely on that.

No cure - no pay

Let us advise you!

free & without obligation

Find crew or skipper

Step 1 of 4

For which yacht do you need a skipper or crew?

Yacht shipyard

e.g. Hallberg-Rassy

Yacht model type

e.g. 44 MK II

Year of manufacture

e.g. 2017

Yacht size

14m x 4.20m

about us

We take care of your request

We have been in the industry for many years – technically experienced, globally networked and with a real passion for the sea and ships.
We work according to the principles of good seamanship: reliable, responsible and with high quality standards.

Rainer Holtorff

Founder and owner of Yachtskipper.eu

Thomas Götzen

Back office, admin and skipper, on board since 2016.

Holger Elschenbroich

Skipper and back office: quality control

Peer Kunz

Skipper and technical advisor. Location Algarve.

more information about the team →

what our customers say

Customer testimonials

Marie O.-Schaarschmidt

Owner XP44

"Thank you very much for the excellent service and the fair placement of the permanent skipper!"

Sven Hadler

Captain, Baltic 80 "Emma"

"Thank you very much for providing 2 qualified crew members."

P. Czech, Yacht Manager

Manager, 32m Yacht "Playmobil"

"Thank you very much for arranging the skipper couple!"

Martin Bauers

Charter Entrepreneur

"The skipper started two days ago. Everything worked out well. I'm happy."

M. Knospe-Dajcmann

Owner Humphrey 77

"Thank you again for this wonderful contact; you hit the bullseye!"

Jan Schaeper

Professional Skipper

"I am very happy that it went so well with the crew you arranged at short notice!"

Owner Lagoon 560

J. Hoppe, Lübeck

"Thank you very much for providing a friendly professional. We spent the entire season together, and it was a good fit for everyone!"

Enrico (I)

Swan 65

"Everything is great with your captain. A very pleasant person who is also well-versed in all aspects of ship management!"

C. Sommer

Owner/Entrepreneur, Expedition Yacht

"Thank you very much for finding the right skipper!"

Q&A

frequently asked questions

Our network & our experience in crew placementRainer2025-12-10T21:50:46+01:00

Our network & our experience in crew placement

We are industry professionals with many years of practical experience on board and ashore. Through our professional positions and assignments, we are internationally networked – with crews, captains, schools, shipyards and agencies in various countries.
Owners benefit from this, who need a reliable, proven crew – whether for a season or permanently. This is crew placement.

What do you do for owners as part of crew placement?Rainer2025-12-10T21:41:34+01:00

What do you do for owners as part of crew placement?

We support owners in finding the right crew for their yacht – from the captain to deck and stew crew, to specialists for longer passages.
We listen carefully, understand the usage, area, and requirements on board – and then only suggest candidates who are a good fit both professionally and personally. That is our crew placement service.

Whom do you employ for crew placement?Rainer2025-12-10T22:09:46+01:00

Whom do you employ for crew placement?

In crew placement, we work with professionally experienced crews, freelance skippers, and ambitious newcomers with solid basic training.
Important to us are: good seamanship, a professional demeanor, teamwork skills, and enjoyment in dealing with guests.

What services do we offer in addition to crew placement?Rainer2025-12-10T22:01:45+01:00

What services do we offer in addition to crew placement?

In addition to classic crew placement, we offer the following, depending on the project:

Skipper and crew training
Support for yacht deliveries
Assisted passages
Consulting on building a permanent crew

Simply contact us with your specific project.

How is my personal data protected during crew placement?Rainer2026-01-05T21:32:10+01:00

How is my personal data protected during crew placement?

The personal data transmitted within the scope of crew placement (e.g. contact, yacht or deployment information) will be used exclusively to process your request and to carry out the placement. We attach great importance to discretion and the confidential handling of all information.
Data will only be passed on to third parties if this is necessary for the placement (e.g. to potential crew members or skippers) or if there is a legal obligation to do so. Processing is carried out in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations (EU-GDPR). Data is only stored for as long as it is necessary for the respective purpose. Further information can be found in our privacy policy.

How does crew placement work?Rainer2025-12-10T21:56:36+01:00

How does crew placement work?

Briefing: We clarify your requirements, area, yacht type, and period of use with you.
Search & pre-selection: We check our database, activate our network, and conduct interviews.
Presentation of candidates: You will receive suitable profiles with references.
Selection & contract: You decide – we support you in all steps up to boarding.

Upon request, we can also continue to support the crew after the start of their assignment.