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17/06/2026

🌊 EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY | COST CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED

🌍📍 European Offshore Mile Builder 2026

⛵️ Sail aboard Escapado across some of Europe's most iconic sailing routes

🪢 Ideal for sailors looking to gain experience, build miles towards qualifications, or develop their offshore sailing skills

🗓️ August – November 2026

👨‍✈️ Professional skipper and instructor onboard throughout

⚓ Multiple legs available:
🇬🇧 Hamble → 🇫🇷 La Rochelle (422 NM)
🇫🇷 La Rochelle → 🇪🇸 A Coruña (448 NM)
🇪🇸 A Coruña → Gibraltar (600 NM)
🇬🇮 Gibraltar → 🇫🇷 St Tropez (718 NM)
🇫🇷 St Tropez → 🇲🇹 Malta (581 NM)
🇲🇹 Malta → 🇬🇮 Gibraltar (983 NM)
🇬🇮 Gibraltar → 🇮🇨 Las Palmas (730 NM)

🏡 Shared onboard accommodation included

🍽️ Meals at sea included

⛽ Fuel, water, mooring fees and yacht consumables included

🛟 Yacht insurance and lifejacket provided

📩 Contact Sail Racing Academy directly for full details and availability - https://www.sailracingacademy.org/tour/european-mile-builder-escapado-2026/

⚠️ Please note: This is a cost-sharing sailing and training opportunity, not a paid crew position. Deckhands Down Under is sharing this opportunity on behalf of Sail Racing Academy. All bookings and arrangements are managed directly by the provider.

11/06/2026

UPDATE: Position filled. Thank you to all those who applied. Keep an eye out on our page for more opportunities!

🌴📍 Fiji Cruising Opportunity – Mid June Onwards

🗓️ Join from mid June for up to 3 months (shorter stays considered)

🌊 Explore the stunning islands of Fiji

🪢 No sailing experience required

🐠 Snorkel and dive some of the world's most beautiful coral reefs

🏝️ Discover remote anchorages, tropical islands, and local village life

🍽️ Experience life aboard – sailing, cooking, exploring, maintenance, and sharing unforgettable sunsets at sea

👯 Ideal for one crew member or two friends looking for an adventure

🪙 Travel expenses paid by crew

🧜‍♀️ A fantastic opportunity for anyone wanting to experience the cruising lifestyle, gain offshore miles, build confidence at sea, or enjoy an incredible few months exploring the South Pacific

☀️ Healthy, easy-going, adventurous crew welcome. Comfort on the water and a love of the outdoors are more important than experience

📩 Interested? Get in touch with Deckhands Down Under for more details!

11/06/2026

🌴📍 Fiji Cruising Opportunity – Mid June Onwards

🗓️ Join from mid June for up to 3 months (shorter stays considered)

🌊 Explore the stunning islands of Fiji

🪢 No sailing experience required

🐠 Snorkel and dive some of the world's most beautiful coral reefs

🏝️ Discover remote anchorages, tropical islands, and local village life

🍽️ Experience life aboard – sailing, cooking, exploring, maintenance, and sharing unforgettable sunsets at sea

👯 Ideal for one crew member or two friends looking for an adventure

🪙 Travel expenses paid by crew

🧜‍♀️ A fantastic opportunity for anyone wanting to experience the cruising lifestyle, build confidence at sea, or simply enjoy an incredible few months on board

☀️ Healthy, easy-going, adventurous crew welcome. Comfort on the water and a love of the outdoors are more important than experience.

📩 Interested? Get in touch with Deckhands Down Under for more details!

📥 [email protected]

05/06/2026

Thank you for all the interest in the Deckhand positions!⚓️

We've had a wave of applications come through and we will be working our way through them over the next week.
Thanks for your patience while we review everything.

If you don't hear back from us this time, please don't take it personally. The response has been much bigger than expected🌊

03/06/2026

Calling all Deckhands! ⚓🌊

We’re growing and looking for crew ready to jump onboard exciting opportunities around Australia.

Have you got your Coxswains Grade 3+, sailing experience, and a willingness to travel? We want to hear from you🫵🏼

📧 Send your CV to: [email protected]

17/04/2026

No better feeling than working surrounded by the sea 🌊 (and dolphins 🐬)

Missing it big time right now.

We’re still building our crew pool! Deckhands, engineers, stews, chefs & all Australian-qualified crew ready to get back out there ✅

If you’re exploring your next move, feel free to send your CV to [email protected] along with your ideal role.

We’re a recruitment company, so while we can’t promise placements, we may be able to help connect you with the right opportunities.

Just starting out or unsure where you fit? Drop us a message - always happy to point you in the right direction ⚓️

15/04/2026

Started here in New Zealand waters 💙🇳🇿
Nothing beats it ⚓️

We’ve had loads of CVs come through lately - exciting stuff for ya’ll👀

Where’s everyone based right now?

Feel free to message me here or on Insta if you’re looking or wondering if we can help you🫵🏼

14/04/2026

Quick one crew - inbox is filling up fast ⚓️

If you’ve sent your CV, you’re in the queue and I’m working through them 🫡

Bear with me… some solid opportunities coming up 👀

13/04/2026

Your office could look like this 🌊

Roles and opportunities available across Australia & NZ right now.
No fluff — just real opportunities.

Give us a follow for more ⚓️

12/04/2026

We get this question a lot… what actually is Deckhands Down Under?

We’re here to connect crew looking for their next role with real opportunities across Australia & New Zealand 🌏

No false promises. No “guaranteed jobs.”
Just a genuine way to get in front of employers and move your career forward.

⛵️ Sailing opportunities (non-paid) coming soon — ideal for building sea time, experience, and stepping into your next role at sea.

If you’re looking for your next job at sea, a change of pace, or your next opportunity — you’re in the right place.

Follow along for upcoming crew opportunities ⚓️

Address

Coral Sea Marina 1-3 Shingley Drive

4802

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 18:00
Thursday	08:00 - 18:00
Friday	08:00 - 18:00
Saturday	08:00 - 18:00
Sunday	08:30 - 05:30

Telephone

+64204496327

Website

http://deckhandsdownunder.com.au/, https://crewdeckhandsdownunder.com.au/

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