About
I developed a passion for sailing at 15, racing dinghies and competing throughout high school. Since then, I've sailed over 15,400 nautical miles across Europe, the UK, the Caribbean, and South Africa, gaining experience on various vessels.
Personal Details
Career Objective
I am actively pursuing my Officer of the Watch qualification, and I am determined to achieve this by the end of 2026. I am seeking a position as a Deckhand or Bosun on a motor or sailing yacht, as I am fully committed to advancing my career. My ambition is to become a Captain and take command of my own vessel by the age of 30.
Visas
Hobbies & Interests
Fishing, spearfishing, diving, and mountain biking.
Experience
Deckhand
Completed 21 cruises, sail handling, trimming, and repair, line handling, anchor and navigational watch, launched and operated 6m tender, extensive maintenance during 8-week wet dock, acted as assistant engineer for two months, served as steward during a week's leave period, guided guests on snorkeling and island trips.
Assistant Maintenance Worker
Hand sanding, orbital sanding, painting, buffing, polishing, varnishing, washing, mixing, applying, sanding, shaping of filler and fairing compounds, fiberglass work on rudders and cockpit seats, dropping, grinding, vacuum bagging, filling, shaping, fitting rudder, bonding in rudder bearing, final assembly of rudder & steering system, servicing winches, removal, and fitment of catamaran window.
First Mate
Delivery Palma to Southampton, sail handling and trimming, line handling and navigational watch, weather tracking, passage planning to ensure timely and safe delivery, provisioning, cooked for crew, cleaned galley, fault finding on battery, water tank monitor, autopilot, shore power, fuel systems.
Certifications & Qualifications
Deckhand Certification
Yachtmaster
Other
References
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