Description
Join the Ikigai Crew
On board Ikigai, a 14-meter Catana 47 performance catamaran, we don’t just offer unique experiences of sailing, freediving, kitesurfing, and ocean life: we are building a community.
If you feel the call of the ocean and want to challenge yourself, there are two ways to become part of our crew:
Volunteers
Do you want to learn, grow, and gain hands-on experience on board?
We are looking for motivated people who wish to approach the world of sailing and the disciplines we practice: sailing, freediving, kitesurfing, apnea, and onboard life management.
- You will dedicate about 2–3 hours a day to support activities (boat management, small tasks, assisting the crew).
- In return, you will have free boarding and the opportunity to experience the sea as a true protagonist.
- You will share common expenses with all of us by contributing to the onboard fund (cassa di bordo).
Skill Exchange
We also welcome volunteers who want to contribute with their professional skills instead of daily practical tasks.
If you are a videomaker, storyteller, travel blogger, photographer, or content creator, you can propose a collaboration based on exchange: boarding in return for your services.
This is the perfect opportunity if you have little sea experience and want to learn in the field, or if you want to put your creative talent to use while living and telling a unique adventure.
Professionals
If you already have experience in the nautical sector and want to contribute in a more specific way, we are looking for hostesses and deckhands with skills in boat management and maintenance.
- You can apply as an experienced crew member.
- We offer a dynamic and stimulating environment, where your skills will be valued and put at the service of the project.
Why apply?
- To live the sea as a home, not just as a simple vacation.
- To be part of a project that combines sport, nature, and community.
- To grow as a person and as a sailor, sharing experiences and responsibilities.
- To contribute with your work or creative skills to an authentic and ever-evolving project.
Tell us who you are, your experience, and why you want to join Ikigai. Whether you are a volunteer seeking adventure, a creative wishing to exchange your skills, or a professional ready to give concrete support, our crew is waiting for you.