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David Sanders

@DavidSanders

Deckhand with Strong Sailing Skills and Data Analysis Background

Fort Lauderdale, United States
Available in < 1 week
Job Preferences
Deckhand+2
Motor+1
100m++7
Charter+2
New Build+5
Considered

About

I am seeking a permanent position to build a long-term career in yachting and ultimately captain my own vessel. I have a BSc in Actuarial Sciences and over five years' experience as a Data Analyst in a professional, high-performance environment. I possess strong sailing and tender handling skills developed from a lifelong connection to boating. I am kind, disciplined, adaptable, and analytical with a hands-on, solution-driven approach.

Personal Details

Passports

South Africa

Visas

B1
Schengen

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy scuba diving, sailing, surfing, kite surfing, fishing, and have completed over 20 100+km cycle races. I also participate in CrossFit and swimming, and I love reading and playing guitar and piano, as well as carpentry.

Experience

Unknown

Current
Jun 2025 - Present
M/Y Touch N Go

Complete washdown and detail of boat and two tenders. Teak maintenance and restoration.

Unknown

May 2025 - Jun 2025
M/Y Summerdance

Vessel repacking and setup, including detailing shore power lines, painting, and organizing storage from container to bosun's locker. Refitted anchor and chains.

Unknown

May 2025 - Jun 2025
M/Y Retriever

Refitted desalination system. Supported engine room prep before splash.

Certifications & Qualifications

Yachtmaster

Yachmaster Dayskipper

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
RYA VHF Operator
RYA Powerboat Level II
Food Hygiene Level II
Open Water Diver
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)

Languages

EnglishFluent

References

6 references

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