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K. B
Desired positions: Deckhand, Lead Deckhand
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Basic information
- Current location Cape Town, South Africa
- Date of birth 21 Sep 1999
- Height 189cm
- Relationship status Single
- Smoker No
- Visible tattoos Yes
- Military service No
- Criminal record No
- COVID-19 fully vaccinated Yes
About me
Experienced and motivated Deckhand with proven experience on both sailing and motor yachts, including charter operations, tender driving, and guest-facing roles. Holding strong instructional and watersports qualifications, I am eager to work towards my Yachtmaster 200 and Divemaster certifications. Seeking a permanent position, ideally on a charter vessel with potential rotation, that offers longevity and support for continued professional development, allowing me to grow and evolve within the yachting industry.
Work experience
Lead Deckhand (Full time) at 22m Sailing Boat
March 2022 - May 2025 (3 years 1 mon 19 days)
Instructor (Full time) at 7m Motor Yacht
January 2024 - February 2025 (1 year 1 mon 27 days)
Worked at Super Yacht Training Academy as a RYA power boat level 2 instructor as well as a RYA personal watercraft instructor.
Deckhand (Rotational) at 33m Motor Yacht
March 2025 - October 2025 (7 mons 14 days)
Soul deckhand and secondery chase boat driver
Qualifications
- Car Driving License
- ENG-1
- Proficiency in Designated Security Duties
- Proficiency in Security Awareness
- PWC Instructor
- RYA Day Skipper Theory
- RYA Diesel Engines Course
- RYA Personal Watercraft
- RYA Personal Watercraft Instructor
- RYA Powerboat Level 1
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA Tender Operator
- RYA VHF Short Range
- STCW 2010
- STCW 95
- Superyacht Deckhand Course
References
Captain at Sailing Boat
Principle at Motor Yacht
Captain at Motor Yacht
This reference scored them
Certificates
- STCW - Crowed Managment
- STCW - Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (Expiry: 01 Feb 2027)
- STCW - Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
- STCW - Personal Survival Techniques (Expiry: 29 Jan 2025)
- STCW - Emergency First Aid
- STCW - Designated Security Duties
- Padi Open Water
- Padi Advanced Open Water
- Short Range VHF
- Rigging and working aloft
- RYA PWC
- RYA PWC Instructor (Expiry: 28 Oct 2025)
- RYA PB2
- RYA Tender Operator
- RYA PB2 Instructor (Expiry: 25 Oct 2025)
Languages
- Afrikaans
- English
Hobbies & Interests
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