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Keely Armstrong

@keelyarmstrong

Passionate Seafarer with Expertise in Tender driving

Cooroibah, Australia
Available Now
Job Preferences
Deckhand+1
Motor+1
40-49m+6
French Riviera+24

About

I am a passionate seafarer with a diverse background in boat handling and water sports. I have strong knowledge of tender operation and safety protocols in coastal waters, and I am skilled as a boat driver in Greece. My experience includes instructing as a Jet Ski tour guide and surf instructor in Australia, where I focus on water safety and providing exceptional guest experiences.

Personal Details

Age25 years
GenderFemale
ResidenceAustralia

Career Objective

To leverage my skills in boat handling and water sports to provide high-quality service in marine settings, ensuring safety and enjoyment for all guests.

Passports

Australia

Hobbies & Interests

Surfing, illustration, boating, video editing, diving, skating, snorkeling, snowboarding, watersports, graphic design.

Experience

Deckhand

Current
Sep 2025 - Present
M/Y Vega

Maintaining the yacht’s exterior through wash downs, teak care, polishing, and rust removal, as well as keeping all deck areas clean, and clean. Monitor lines and fenders, manage the passerelle, assist with deliveries and provisions, secure and support the crew with general upkeep and day-to-day dockside operations.

Jetski Tour Guide

Oct 2024 - Apr 2025
Terrace Marina

Guided and instructed Jetski river, circuit and ocean tours, navigating through sand banks, marine markers and conducting bar crossings. Monitored guests during tours, offering assistance and ensuring a fun, controlled experience on the water. Managed dock operations conducting safety briefings for guests and launching and retrieval of vessels. Maintaining Daily hire and return of boats and jet skis, including fueling, cleaning, and inspection as well as basic mechanical checks and reported maintenance needs for watercrafts.

Tour Boat Driver

Current
May 2023 - Present
Meltemi Watersports

Driving tourist around remote locations on the island providing stories and facts of the area whilst navigating the coast line to drop guests on exclusive beaches. Anchoring, rafting up and parking on buoys. Guided snorkeling excursions, assisting guests with equipment fitting, use, and in-water supervision. Manage daily and weekly equipment checks and maintenance with tenders ie. checking oil, scrubbing water lines, servicing.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
RYA Powerboat Level II
Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)
Open Water Diver

Languages

EnglishNative

References

3 references

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