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Leján Lewthwaite

@lejan2

Energetic Deckhand with Sailing and Watersports Experience

New Providence, Bahamas
Available in 2 weeks
Job Preferences
Deckhand+4
Motor
30-39m+3
Private & Charter+1
Rotational+2
USA East Coast
Considered

About

I am a retired professional golfer on the Ladies European Tour, now embracing my next adventure in yachting. With a passion for travel, I have explored over 30 countries, honing my skills as a trip planner and manager. My sailing background includes representing my country at 15 years old and crewing on my father's yacht. I am energetic, fit, and always ready for new challenges, especially in watersports.

Personal Details

Age126 years
GenderFemale
ResidenceUnited Kingdom

Career Objective

Looking for a permanent role as a dedicated and enthusiastic crew member. I am committed to building on my maritime experience while maintaining a high standard of safety and service. My goal is to progress in the yachting industry and further my skills and knowledge through hard work, study, and certification.

Visas

B1/B2

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy sailing, surfing, scuba diving, mountain biking, and being active outdoors. My athletic background includes professional golf and representing South Africa in sailing competitions. I love most sports mostly tennis, pickelball, hiking, gyming and hockey. I also know how to wakeboard, stand-sup jet ski and windsurf.

Experience

Mate

Current
Oct 2025 - Present
M/Y Sassy

I am currently acting mate on a 109” Hargrave. Liveaboard rotational owners, not a lot of watersport activity. Sole responsibilities have included being responsible for our 32” Intrepid, driving, docking & upkeep, helping the captain with engineering maintenance, deck upkeep and maintenance, towing and davit operations.

Deckhand

Aug 2025 - Sep 2025
M/Y Romani

Temporary position for prep and yard period, assisting with docking, fenders, and window detailing, hull polishing, ceramic coating, anchor refurbish and caulking.

Deckhand

Feb 2025 - Oct 2025
M/Y Caffeine

First contract as a solo deckhand responsible for general maintenance, upkeep of deck, davit maneuvering, dive equipment management, water toy upkeep (seabobs, e-foils, Awake boards, jet surf boards, driving owner and gets on rib, basic varnishing, teak, window polishing, capstan servicing, engine room detailing and more.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
RYA Powerboat Level II

Languages

EnglishFluent

References

6 references

Full reference details available through an employer account