Yotch is a crew-matching app built for the superyacht industry that connects yacht captains and heads of department directly with available crew, cutting out recruitment agencies and their fees. Captains swipe through AI-ranked profiles, flag promising candidates, and hire using in-app messaging or a direct voice call, while crew upload a CV and have an AI-generated profile ready in about 60 seconds. The app reduces time spent dockwalking, keeps vessel identities private until contact, and streamlines finding qualified crew for seasonal and ad-hoc needs. Yotch is launching in the South of France for the Mediterranean season.

Key Features

⭐ Yotch ranks crew profiles 0–100 using experience, certifications, skills match, vessel fit and progression.

⭐ Swipe interface to flag or skip candidates with a photo carousel and detailed profile sheets.

⭐ In-app messaging and captain-initiated voice calling for direct, private communication.

⭐ Position and vessel management: set up your yacht, post roles from Deckhand to Captain, and track quantities.

⭐ Safety and verification with three-tier captain checks and crew statuses (Live, Paused, Found Work).

⭐ GPS-based port detection across 19 Mediterranean and international ports, plus profile sharing and invite options.

Advantages

✅ Yotch removes agency middlemen so you can hire directly and avoid recruitment fees.

✅ Fast profile creation: AI extracts experience and certifications from a CV and builds a profile in about 60 seconds.

✅ Targeted matching with filters for experience, nationality, distance and availability speeds up shortlists.

✅ Vessel anonymity is preserved until the captain initiates contact, protecting employer privacy.

✅ Built for superyacht workflows with 27 yacht-specific roles and position quantity tracking.

✅ Instant notifications let crew know when captains or heads of department flag them, reducing dockwalking.

Disadvantages

❎ Initially launching in the South of France, coverage may be limited outside the Mediterranean in early stages.

❎ Voice calls can only be initiated by captains, which limits crew-initiated voice contact.

❎ Heavy reliance on AI ranking means nuanced candidate qualities may still require manual follow-up.