CaptnBoat.comHere you will find regulatory explanations for professional sailors and boat owners (private and professional boat owners, charterers and hirers). Stories of missions and cruising itineraries as well as all Capt’n Boat news.
Enjoy your reading! 😉
Welcome on the Capt’n Boat Blog
Welcome on the Capt'n Boat blog!
Here you will find regulatory explanations for professional sailors and boat owners (private and professional boat owners, charterers and hirers). Stories of missions and cruising itineraries as well as all Capt’n Boat news.
Enjoy your reading! 😉
Seamen
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Applying for a mission: 6 key habits to adopt
Applying for a mission via the Capt’n Boat platform is a unique opportunity to sail, gain experience, and grow your professional network. To apply effectively, it’s essential to avoid common m
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How can I work in France with a RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate?
France does not recognize all foreign certificates and qualifications, or doesn’t allow certain foreign titles to sail. This is particularly true for the Yachtmaster. Working in France and under
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Skipper Jobs: How to find Capt’n Boat missions easily
Being a professional skipper is a passionate profession that requires strict qualifications and training, as well as solid experience. Between the complexity of the regulations, word of mouth (more or
Shipowners
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Hire a Skipper Easily on Capt’n Boat – User’s Guide
Thanks to Capt’n Boat, it’s never been easier to hire a skipper! With the development and democratization of yachting, the demand for skippers, and more generally for professional sailors,
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How to make the purchase of your boat profitable?
Many recreational boaters have taken the step of buying a boat. Indeed, which sailing enthusiast hasn’t dreamed of buying his own boat? However, the purchase and maintenance of a boat represent
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How to Convoy a Boat: By Sea, Land or Cargo?
How to convoy your boat? What are the most suitable modes of transfer between cargo, sea and land? This is a question that many boat owners ask themselves, and we are going to give you some answers. C
Capt'n Boat News
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Instant Booking – Capt’n Boat
Capt’n Boat is launching Instant Booking, allowing boat owners to recruit you directly as soon as a mission matches your profile and the conditions you have set (minimum salary, region, availability
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Multihull of the Year 2026, Capt’n Boat Category
The third edition of the Multihull of the Year (MOTY) election in the Capt’n Boat category once again confirms the importance of real-world experience. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks t
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Capt’n Boat Insurance: Your guarantees for a peaceful sailing
Whether you’re a skipper or a shipowner, activities linked to professional yachting involve risks, both material and human. That’s why getting the right insurance is essential. Capt’
Sailing stories
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Discover the West Indies with Jean, Capt’n Boat pro skipper
Jean, a navigator since the age of 15 and professional skipper for the past 20 years, is familiar with the winter seasons in the West Indies. Having lived in Guadeloupe for over ten years, he knows th
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Azimut Challenge with The Echappée Bleue – Fabrice, skipper of Capt’n Boat, shares his experience
This year, Fabrice, skipper of Capt’n Boat, and 2 other skippers from the platform, have committed to l’Échappée Bleue and GlobeSailor. The aim: to accompany 35 children from disadvantag
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Embark on the convoying of a Leopard Catamarans fleet
Find out how a convoying mission of 16 Leopard catamarans unfolds with Cédrik, professional deckhand on Capt’n Boat. Briefing, meeting the teams, unloading cargo, convoying, then preparing the
