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Mannie Avenia

@Mannie

Experienced Yacht Captain with 20+ Years in Leadership Roles

Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Available in 1 month
Job Preferences
Captain
Motor
60-69m+2
Private & Charter
Rotational+4
French Riviera+24
Single Season+15
Not Considered

About

I have over 20 years of experience as a Captain on private and charter yachts, known for my high level of organization and meticulous attention to detail. I thrive in challenging environments and am committed to ensuring a safe and memorable experience for owners and guests. Please take a moment to review my profile. I bring extensive experience across multiple cruising grounds, strong engineering knowledge, and a proven track record in large refits, budgeting, crew retention, new builds, and delivering exceptional owner and guest satisfaction. I am highly organised, with a natural talent for logistics and clear communication. I consider myself a top-tier professional and a personable, confident Captain, as demonstrated by my long-standing tenure and strong performance on both private and charter yachts. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, Mannie

Personal Details

Age58 years
GenderMale
ResidenceSpain

Career Objective

To continue my career as a Captain, managing yachts to the highest standards while ensuring crew longevity and a positive onboard environment.

Passports

Italy

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy outdoor activities such as mountain trail running, canyoning, high altitude trekking, mountaineering, kayaking, sailing, diving, and distance sea swimming.

Experience

Captain

Oct 2021 - Apr 2025
M/Y Inception

Managed a team of 12 crew and a chase boat, overseeing a significant interior and technical refit along with a Lloyds Special III class survey.

Captain

Feb 2020 - Oct 2021
M/Y Lady Lucy

Responsible for full management during a large refit in Mallorca, with direct communication with the Owner.

Captain

Feb 2013 - Feb 2020
M/Y Lady Duvera

Responsible for 9 crew and direct communication with the Owner, organized and supervised winter work and maintenance.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate

Languages

EnglishNative
SpanishFluent
ItalianFluent
FrenchFluent

References

7 references 2 verified

Full reference details available through an employer account