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Stefan Venter

@StefanVenter

Young and motivated deckhand with loads of energy.

Fort Lauderdale, United States
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About

Motivated deckhand looking to move up in the industry. Great background in the hospitality industry and solid experience being a team player while working and from playing rugby. I love surfing, wakeboarding and fishing. I'm super willing to graft hard and I tend to get along with people very well and without drama.

Personal Details

GenderMale

Career Objective

I want to become a deckhand on a charter yacht and move up the ranks to become a captain or chief engeneer.

Visas

B1

Hobbies & Interests

I love sports and fitness. I prioritize my fitness since the days I've played rugby. I've been surfing since I was eight years old and I enjoy wakeboarding as well. Fishing and golf are other hobbies that I also enjoy.

Experience

Deckhand

Current
Nov 2025 - Present
M/Y Trending

Currently working on Trending as a temporary deckhand. Duties include overall exterior maintenance, sanding, removing varnish, watchkeeping and whatever my bosun tells me to do.

Deck dayworker

Nov 2025 - Nov 2025
M/Y Avanti

Helped get exterior ready for a boss trip to the Bahamas. Mostly worked polishing stainless steel.

Deck dayworker

Jun 2025 - Jun 2025
M/Y Driftwood

Applied echo teak and overall teak care.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
RYA Powerboat Level II
RYA PWC
Superyacht Deckhand Course
RYA VHF Operator
Food Hygiene Level II
RYA Tender Operations

Languages

AfrikaansNative
EnglishNative
DutchConversational
SpanishBeginner