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Andrew Bonney

@AndrewBonney

Yachting Professional with 20+ Years in Water Sports, maintenance & enginee

Plymouth, United Kingdom
Available in 2 weeks
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Lead Deckhand+3

About

I am a dedicated yachting professional with a passion for water sports and safety leadership. My experience spans over 20 years, during which I have developed skills in coaching, adventure leadership, and guest safety. I am committed to professional growth and mentoring within the industry.

Personal Details

Age38 years
GenderMale
ResidenceUnited Kingdom

Career Objective

To secure a position on a charter / private yacht that emphasises professionalism, supportive career development, adventure and water sports, recognises my carpentry and engineering background while pursuing my goal of achieving Master 200GT and progressing towards OOW 3000GT then Master 3000GT

Passports

United Kingdom

Visas

Schengen

Hobbies & Interests

Cooking, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, fishing, golfing, fitness, swimming, snorkeling, and learning new skills.

Experience

Deckhand / Junior Officer

Current
Jun 2025 - Present
M/Y Aviva

Responsible for deck operations, bridge support navigational watches, passage planning , tender operations, training and safety management, and personal security duties, maintenance, basic engineering. I have been mentored by my boson and third offer to help progress my career in a 98 meter private yacht.

External Trainer

Apr 2024 - Jun 2024
Milak Adventures

Designed logistics, equipment maintenance training, and guest team safety training.

River Manager & Guide

Sep 2023 - Mar 2014
Futaleufú Explore

Managed river operations and logistics, trained and supervised guides, and guided white water rafting trips.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
RYA Powerboat Level II
Food Hygiene Level III
Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)
RYA Advanced Powerboat
British Canoe Union Level 5 Inland Kayak Coach
British Canoeing Advanced Surf Kayak Coach
British Canoeing Advanced Sea Kayak Coach
British Canoeing Advanced Sea Kayak Leader
SUP Coach and Leader Trainer and Assessor
Mountain Leader Training England Single Pitch Award
Climbing Instructor

References

4 references 2 verified

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