Sightsailing of Newport is hiring outgoing, energetic Servers/Hosts with sailing experience to join the crew aboard the 80 foot schooner Aquidneck for the 2026 sailing season.

We offer daily public sailing tours and private charters in Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. This is a unique hospitality position for people who enjoy being outdoors, working on the water, interacting with guests, and being part of an active sailing crew.

This is not a passive deckhand role. Crew members actively help sail the vessel while also creating a fun, welcoming guest experience.

What You'll Do

Welcome and host guests aboard sightseeing sails and private charters
Serve beverages including champagne, beer, and soft drinks
Engage with guests and provide a friendly, upbeat onboard experience
Point out local sights and share information during sails
Assist with sailing duties including:
Hoisting and lowering sails
Handling lines
Docking procedures
Carrying coolers and supplies
Cleaning and scrubbing decks between trips
Work as part of a team to operate up to 4 to 5 sails per day

Sailing Experience Required

Applicants should have basic sailing knowledge and experience. You do not need racing experience, but you should be comfortable around sailboats and understand basic sailing terminology and operations.

Ideal candidates are physically active, dependable, and comfortable performing hands on work aboard a traditional schooner.

Hospitality & Public Speaking Skills

This is a guest facing role, so strong people skills are essential. Crew members should:

Be comfortable speaking to groups outdoors in windy conditions
Have a natural, engaging personality
Be able to "read the room" and interact comfortably with guests
Enjoy hospitality and creating memorable experiences for visitors

Experience in restaurants, bartending, serving, hospitality, tourism, entertainment, camp counseling, or public speaking is a plus.

Schedule & Availability

Seasonal position running now through the end of October
Must be reliable and punctual
Availability for 3 to 4 days per week preferred
Applicants should live reasonably close to Newport, RI

Drug Testing Requirement

Crew members are subject to U.S. Coast Guard and federal maritime regulations requiring:

Pre-employment drug testing
Participation in a random drug testing program

Please note that federal regulations prohibit marijuana use for crew members in safety sensitive maritime positions.

Benefits

Employee discount
Work outdoors on the water in Newport Harbor
Fun, team oriented work environment

To Apply

Visit the Employment section at Sightsailing.com to:

Watch the Crew Job Overview Video
Complete the Online Crew Application

Pay: $225.00 - $350.00 per day

Benefits:

Employee discount

Application Question(s):

Can you commit to working through the duration of the season for the boat you are applying for? (AQ runs May-Oct)
On a scale of 1-10 rate your stamina and strength for pulling and lifting heavy sails/objects:.
This is not a liveaboard position. Will you be commuting to Newport, RI? If so, where are you commuting from? We do not recommend commutes longer than 30 minutes.
Tell us about your sailing experience

Work Location: In person

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