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Basic information
- Current location Cape Town, South Africa
- Date of birth 03 Oct 2002
- Height 165cm
- Relationship status Single
- Smoker No
- Visible tattoos No
- Military service No
- Criminal record No
- COVID-19 fully vaccinated Yes
About me
After completing my yachting courses at the beginning of 2022, I began my career in yachting. I am continuously building on my experience while remaining committed to further development through ongoing training and certification. I am eager to learn and grow within the industry. I aim to contribute positively to a professional crew environment while building a long-term career doing work I am passionate about.
Work experience
Deckhand (Full time) at 32m Motor Yacht
March 2022 - February 2023 (11 mons 5 days)
Washing, cleaning, polishing yacht, anchorage, mooring, watchkeeping, driving of 9m tender, responsible for water sports (jetski, efoils, seabobs, paddle boards and tubes), 21 days dry dock period.
Deckhand (Temporary) at 37m Motor Yacht
March 2023 - May 2023 (2 mons 30 days)
Washing, cleaning, teak cleaning, maintenance of yacht, anchorage, mooring, watchkeeping, polishing and detailing of stainless steel, sanding, varnishing, small paint jobs, night watch.
Deckhand (Full time) at 64m Motor Yacht
July 2023 - June 2024 (11 mons 7 days)
I was part of a 5 deckhand team. Responsibilities: Washing / cleaning / teak cleaning / anchorage / mooring / watchkeeping / polishing / night watch / 40ft tender driving / watersports / shipyard.
Deckhand (Full time) at 68m Motor Yacht
March 2025 - March 2026 (11 mons 10 days)
General ship maintenance. Anchor watches and navigational watches. Safety equipment inspections. Driving of 36 ft tender. Winter shipyard period. Involved with guests and watersports.
Qualifications
- Car Driving License
- ENG-1
- MCA Efficient Deck Hand
- MCA Master 200GT
- MCA Yacht Rating
- Proficiency in Designated Security Duties
- PWC Instructor
- RYA Day Skipper Theory
- RYA Diesel Engine Operators
- RYA Personal Watercraft
- RYA Personal Watercraft Instructor
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA Radar Operator
- RYA VHF Short Range
- STCW 2010
- Superyacht Deckhand Course
References
Captain at Motor Yacht
Captain at Motor Yacht
Chief Officer at Motor Yacht
Captain at Motor Yacht
Certificates
- Deckhand course
- Advanced deckhand training
- Rigging and working aloft training
- STCW Fire Training (Expiry: 22 Feb 2027)
- STCW First Aid
- STCW Personal Safety
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques (Expiry: 26 Feb 2027)
- RYA Personal Watercraft
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA Day Skipper Theory
- RYA Diesel Engine
- RYA Radar course
- Short range VHF course
- Designated Security Duties
- RYA Personal Watercraft Instructor
- Yacht Rating
- Master of Yachts 200t Limited (Expiry: 08 Jan 2030)
- Efficient Deckhand
- Medical (Expiry: 04 Jan 2028)
Languages
- Afrikaans
- English
Hobbies & Interests
I like any type of sport - participating or watching, but my favourite sports are rugby, sevens and pencil duck racing.