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Nardus Grobler

@Nardus

Deckhand with Water-Sports Expertise

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About

I am a dedicated and safety-conscious individual with a passion for water sports and a strong desire to learn. My experience includes working on super yachts and engaging in various guest activities, ensuring a memorable experience for all.

Personal Details

Age28 years
GenderMale
ResidenceMozambique

Career Objective

To secure a permanent position as a Deckhand on a 30m+ private or charter vessel, leveraging my extensive water-sports experience and dedication to safety.

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy water sports, physical fitness, traveling, cliff jumping, reading, sailing, art, amateur photography, drone flying, and hiking.

Experience

Deckhand

Current
Oct 2024 - Present
M/Y V6

Joined mid shipyard to ready the boat for a Boss trip. Private yacht cruising SE Asia with the owner and family. Boss on tender driving with a 19ft Jet tender. Cave exploration and excursions with guests. Wash-downs and detailing. Anchor procedures. Water-sports setups including crane swings, kiteboarding and wakeboarding. Watch keeping with another deckhand present. Teak maintenance. Berthing ops from a barge tied on alongside. Crane ops for hauling both tenders. Rescue swimmer for on board Heli operations. Water-sports instructor. Docking, line handling and mooring.

Bosun

Jan 2024 - Mar 2024
M/Y Sea Horse

Anti poaching efforts with Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in the Gulf of California. Anchoring and crane operations. Rust removal and painting. In charge of crew scheduling, watch hours and anchor watches. Tender maintenance. Driving 15ft RIB tender for provisioning and crew transfer. Assisting the Mexican Navy to come alongside and depart safely. Data capture for scientific research.

Deckhand

Dec 2023 - Jan 2024
M/Y Bob Barker

Repurposing an offshore support vessel for Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Joined during shipyard, I was moved to Mexico before the vessel left the dock. Renovation of the vessel in preparation for transit to Mexico. Carpentry and interior refit. Rust removal and painting. Working aloft. Procurement of life saving equipment and firefighting equipment.

Certifications & Qualifications

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Coastal

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
IKO Level 1 Kiteboarding Instructor

Languages

EnglishFluent
AfrikaansFluent

References

4 references

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