The North Sea and The Channel (English Channel) are a crucial sailing route for boat transport between Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. Skippers with offshore experience are highly sought after here.
Choose which requests you accept. Set your own price and availability — from local transports to transatlantic crossings.
Swelb looks for RYA Yachtmaster- or MCA Master-level or equivalent professional maritime qualifications, including MCA/STCW or comparable commercial backgrounds, then personally reviews each application.
After approval, you immediately receive requests matching your experience and sailing area. Respond quickly and grab the best jobs.
Apply via our registration assistant — takes just 2 minutes
Receive login credentials by email and complete your profile
The Swelb team personally reviews your application, certificates and experience
After approval, you immediately receive requests in your sailing area
Respond to requests, make an offer, and get started!
Apply for the North Sea & The Channel network and receive requests once your profile is approved.
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