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Kai McKeen

@Kai_Mckeen

Ambitious & Fast learning Deckhand with Sailing Experience

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Junior Deckhand+2
Sailing
Private & Charter

About

I am a young and ambitious crew member with solid and relevant experience in the maritime sector. I look forward to making the most out of myself.

Personal Details

ResidenceSouth Africa

Career Objective

I'm seeking to work my way off deck and into the Engineering Department. I've worked hard to gain experience in this awesome industry and aim to create a long term career with it

Hobbies & Interests

Avid SCUBA Diver, Spearfishing and Freediving. Love fishing but honestly I'm down for anything water related. Some Footie with the mates.

Experience

Delivery Mate

Current
Jan 2025 - Present
S/Y Fat Kat II

Assisted with a delivery of a Sailing Kat from Port of Spain, Trinidad to Fremantle, Australia. Planned 4 month trip with passage through the Panama Canal and a Pacific crossing.

Delivery Mate

May 2024 - Jun 2024
M/Y Double Happiness

Assisted with a delivery of a brand new SunReef Motor Kat from Kiel, Germany to Lisbon, Portugal. 13 days at sea with round the clock Watches and rough weather.

Dayworker

Apr 2024 - May 2024
M/Y Omnia

Assisted with general deck related duties and excursions to Saint-Tropez.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
RYA Powerboat Level II
RYA PWC
RYA VHF Operator
Superyacht Deckhand Course
Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
Divemaster
RYA Tender Operator
PADI Advanced Freediver

Languages

EnglishFluent
AfrikaansBeginner

References

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