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Alex Ruiz

@jandru

Chief Officer | Captain with 20+ Years of Experience

Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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About

I am a professional sailor with over 20 years of experience on classic and performance sailing yachts. I have led and trained crews, maintained vessels to a high standard, and contributed positively to well-run programs while prioritizing safety and efficiency.

Personal Details

Age40 years
GenderMale
ResidenceSpain

Career Objective

To bring leadership, seamanship, and high-performance standards to a professional sailing program that values teamwork, discipline, and continuous improvement.

Passports

Spain

Hobbies & Interests

I am passionate about endurance sports and the ocean, particularly running and wingfoiling. I also enjoy architecture, reading about mindset and strategy, and exploring gastronomy during my travels.

Experience

Freelance Racing & Delivery Crew

Dec 2014 - Dec 2017
S/Y Freya

Worked as freelance bow/2nd bow and delivery crew on a Swan 90 across Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons, participating in major regattas.

First Mate / Relief Captain

Apr 2012 - Aug 2022
S/Y Hallowe’en

Led deck operations, maintenance planning, crew coordination, and race preparation across 10+ full charter seasons, including race charters and owner racing.

First Mate

Jul 2010 - Feb 2013
S/Y The Blue Peter

Full-time First Mate on a vintage racing yacht with 3 Mediterranean seasons, 3 Caribbean seasons, and multiple Atlantic crossings.

Certifications & Qualifications

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Offshore

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
RYA Powerboat Level II
HELM (O)
RYA Advanced Powerboat
RYA VHF Operator

Languages

CatalanFluent
SpanishNative
EnglishFluent
FrenchConversational
ItalianConversational

References

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