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Leilani Franco

@leilanifranco

Deckhand and Mate

Berlin, Germany
Available in 2 months
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Deckhand+1
Caribbean

About

I was born by the ocean and grew up diving. As a Yachtmaster Offshore, I seek deckhand roles aboard an expedition private or charter superyacht, with a long-term vision to advance to OOW and then Skipper. I sail and race dinghies at the local yacht club and continue expanding my knowledge of the waters by currently studying for the Yachtmaster Ocean and advancing to Divemaster. I have over 20 years of experience as a touring contortionist and a Master of Science in Advanced Marketing Management. With a global upbringing, multiple nationalities and languages, and experience with various team structures, I offer cultural awareness, high-level education and standards, and thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments. My top qualities: Resilience and Resourcefulness.

Personal Details

Age40 years
GenderFemale
ResidenceGermany

Career Objective

I'm crossing the ocean in November 2025 in an 11 meter catamaran with 6 people and completing my Yachtmaster Ocean. I will then return to Europe, where I will do deliveries and charters. I might be working primarily in Malta for the summer, working my way up from deckhand/marketing to OOW then skipper. I will finish my divemaster with the DiveCharter Gibraltar. I want to do my MCA 3000 in a couple years.

Hobbies & Interests

Sailing, Racing sailing, diving, contortion, yoga, cooking, oil painting, languages, marketing, graphic design

Experience

Deckhand

Jul 2025 - Oct 2025
Dolphin Adventurer III

Worked as part of the crew on daily dolphin-watching excursions in the Bay of Gibraltar. Duties included line handling, mooring, anchoring, passenger safety and assistance, vessel preparation, and maintenance. Supported skipper with navigation and lookout duties, while also engaging with guests to provide a safe, enjoyable experience.

Certifications & Qualifications

Entry-Level Engineer

AEC 1

Yachtmaster

Yachtmaster Offshore
Yachtmaster Coastal

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
RYA Powerboat Level II
Advanced Open Water Diver
RYA VHF Operator

Languages

GermanFluent
EnglishNative
FrenchFluent

References

1 reference

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