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Adam Delahaye

@OceanAdam

Professional Yacht Captain with 20+ years charter and private experience

Job Preferences
Captain

About

I am a professional yacht captain with over 20 years of charter and private experience. I have strong management and communication skills and extensive knowledge of MCA, Lloyds, and ISM/ISPS safety requirements, enabling me to provide first-class yacht management. I have considerable cruising experience in the USA East Coast, Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Indian Ocean.

Personal Details

Age44 years
ResidenceUnited Kingdom

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy big game fishing, deep sea diving, surfing, hiking, and travelling.

Experience

Captain

Oct 2024 - May 2026
YCM37m

Captain for a busy charter season in US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, St Maarten, Anguilla, St Barts, Saba and the Bahamas, finishing in Fort Lauderdale. Fixed and troubleshot various issues including hydraulic ram seals, water maker, pumps, aircon system. Crew complement of six.

Captain / Engineer

Dec 2023 - Aug 2024
Claire31m

Captain and engineer for a private/charter vessel operating Florida and Bahamas trips. Showcased the vessel for sale at the West Palm Beach show. Crew complement of four.

Captain / Engineer

May 2023 - Nov 2023
Grey Mist44m

Captain and engineer for a charter vessel in Florida and Bahamas. Managed dry docking, recoded vessel for charter, and oversaw new items added during yard period. Crew complement of eight.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

Master 500 GT All Oceans
Radio Operators Licence
STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG1 Medical Certificate
Bridge Resource Management
Advanced Medical and CPR
Advanced Fire Fighting

Skills

Other

Operating vessels up to 150ft
Engineering experience
Diesel engine maintenance
Budgets and accounting
Commercial fishing experience
Yacht operations and compliance
Water sports instruction
Skilled navigation
Passage planning
Big game and deep drop fishing
Crew management
Weather routing
Rigging and splicing
Safety protocols and training
Open water diving

Languages

EnglishNative