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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDocking up is also a perfect opportunity to focus on personal and professional development. Renewing STCW and other seafaring qualifications at maritime training centres like the Maritime Skills Academy<\/a> or working on interests outside of the maritime industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are planning to spend the next few months away from the water, discover insightful tips on how best to spend your time in our recent blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yacht season in the Mediterranean peaks from April to October. The months when the sun is at its warmest and the seas are at their steadiest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As unlikely as it may seem, Mediterranean contracts can extend into the winter months. It can be a common occurrence for yachts to keep their summer crew under contract while the yacht is docked and undergoing winter maintenance. Duties may change and accommodation may be rearranged but the general upkeep of the yacht will fall to the crew. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some yacht owners may choose to continue voyaging well into the winter months. Requiring a well equipped and prepared crew, to deal with more intense weather conditions. Typically, yachting the Med in winter is a quieter and more relaxed experience because the weather has mellowed and most yachts are turned down for the season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once the Med has chilled over and yacht contracts have come to an end, the majority of yacht owners and crew migrate to the Caribbean for the winter months. Peak season in the Caribbean is November to April, so joining a yacht crew in that area for the winter months is an ideal way to continue working in the industry in the off-season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The best way to land a contract on board during the winter months, whether that be in the Mediterranean or the Caribbean, is to keep your details and documents updated, submitting thorough and high-quality applications for roles that you have relevant experience in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are struggling with creating an up By signing up to the Viking Crew website<\/a>, you will have access to all your personal details, documents and CV in one place. This is the best way to submit high Are you looking for a yacht job over the winter season? Search for our current vacancies<\/a> and submit an application. <\/p>\n\n\n\nMediterranean Winter Yacht Contracts <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean Winter Yacht Contracts <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How To Get a Winter Yacht Contract <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/s>-to- <\/s>date and well written CV, browse through our yacht CV guide<\/a>, Or read suggestions from our yacht recruitment team<\/a> for standing out as a yacht candidate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/s>-quality applications quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWinter Yacht Jobs <\/h2>\n\n\n\n