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Mirella Zanelli

@mizanelli
Miami, United States
Available in 1 month
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Deckhand+1
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About

I am a motivated and hands-on Deckhand with a strong sailing background, having started sailing at the age of 12. I have competed at the Pan American level with the Brazilian national sailing team and have accumulated over 10,000 nautical miles as crew and captain. I am known for my strong work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to integrate well within a team.

Personal Details

Age29 years
GenderFemale

Career Objective

I am seeking to transition into the superyacht industry and contribute to a professional deck team.

Visas

B1/B2

Experience

Charter Captain

Current
May 2024 - Present
Trade Winds

Delivered 40+ term charters (up to 12 guests) across three seasons. Full responsibility for charter operations and guest experience onboard, customs and immigration procedures, vessel maintenance, daily checks, and coordination of shipyard periods.

Sailing Instructor

Apr 2023 - Apr 2024
S/Y LuPa

Captain of a private sailing catamaran, responsible for navigation and sail planning, guest service, and vessel maintenance.

Deckhand

Dec 2018 - Dec 2022
S/Y Zeus

Performed deck operations, line handling, washdowns, detailing, and surface care along the Brazilian coast.

Certifications & Qualifications

Entry-Level Engineer

AEC 1
AEC 2

Master

Master Unlimited (II/2)

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
Divemaster

Languages

EnglishFluent
PortugueseNative
SpanishConversational
ItalianBeginner

References

2 references

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