what is a bosun on a yacht

A bosun, short for boatswain, is a crew member on a yacht who is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the yachts exterior. They are the leader of the deck team and manage the deckhands. The bosun is generally the main tender driver and is responsible for organizing deck operations and supplies, as well as storage and use of toys and tenders. They are in charge of deck supplies and have a good knowledge of all the products used to clean and maintain the exterior of the yacht. A bosun is likely to possess at least one specialized skill such as rigging or varnishing above deckhand level skills. They must have extensive water sports and guest tender driving experience. A bosun must have a good work ethic, positive attitude, and be a team player. They must also have confidence and a positive attitude when engaging with guests, while also demonstrating a passion for the experience on the ocean. To become a bosun, one must have worked their way up through the ranks from deckhand, then lead deckhand if they have been working on superyachts, and this over a few years. The salary of a bosun ranges from $42K - 60K based on yacht size and experience.