Yachts owners hire people with no experience in yachting?

Yachts owners hire people with no experience in yachting?

Absolutely! The most common entry-level positions which offer new crew the ability to learn the "ropes" of yachting are: 

Deckhand 

Steward/ess 

Cook

Depending on your previous work background, you may fit very well into a role as yacht crew. Although there are no solid "requirements" for some entry level positions, each Captain will put forth a list of his/her specific "preferences" in a candidate. Should your background be consistent with what the owner or Captain may be looking for, you should be prepared to undertake any variety of duties that would include: 

cleaning 

polishing 

laundry 

cabin preparation 

detailing the interior of the vessel 

food service 

drink service 

painting 

varnishing 

detailing exterior 

wash-downs 

line handling