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Basic information
- Current location Cape Town, South Africa
- Date of birth 26 Jun 2000
- Height 170cm
- Relationship status Single
- Smoker No
- Visible tattoos No
- Military service No
- Criminal record No
- COVID-19 fully vaccinated No
About me
Born and raised in South Africa, but grew up in the UK, where I found my passion for health, fitness, nutrition, and the benefits of the outdoors. After spending a year in the nutrition sector, I decided to take the jump and enter the field of yachting as a deckhand. I am looking to excel in my career as a deckhand and bring my bubbly personality, excellent communication, and team player skills to my next motor yacht.
Work experience
Deckhand (Full time) at 40m Motor Yacht
July 2023 - May 2024 (10 mons 5 days)
Tender runs (5m rib jet engine) with guests,shipyard period (9 months) involved a 5 year survey and refit,Varnishing (Epifanes), paint repairs (top coat and fairing,Caulking and general deck duties.
Deckhand (Full time) at 60m Motor Yacht
May 2024 - August 2024 (2 mons 30 days)
Tender operations (driving, launching & recovery) of 7m outboard engine tender, Ski Nautique & rescue boat, Anchor and crane operations,lookout duties underway, Morning set-ups, watersports
Deckhand (Full time) at 75m Motor Yacht
September 2024 - March 2025 (6 mons)
Morning set-ups, beach set-ups, water toys (e-foils, sea bobs, inflatables, and Jet Skis), Tender operations (launching & recovery), paint repairs, varnishing, caulking, general deck duties.
Deckhand / Crew Cook (Temporary) at 34m Motor Yacht
March 2023 - July 2023 (3 mons 22 days)
General deck maintenance including washdowns, wet and dry polishing, step 1 step 2 teak maintenance, shipyard experience, cooking lunch and dinner for 7 crew members, provisioning, galley detailing.
Qualifications
- Car Driving License
- ENG-1
- Food and Hygiene Level 2
- Food and Hygiene Level 2
- Nanny
- Proficiency in Designated Security Duties
- Proficiency in Security Awareness
- RYA Personal Watercraft
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA VHF Short Range
- STCW 2010
- Superyacht Deckhand Course
References
Chief Officer at Motor Yacht
Captain at Motor Yacht
Certificates
- ENG 1 (Expiry: 29 Oct 2026)
- Power boat Level 2
- Proficiency In Security Awareness (Expiry: 26 Jan 2028)
- Personal Watercraft Certificate Of Proficiency
- Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (Expiry: 06 Feb 2028)
- STCW (Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibility) (Expiry: 05 Feb 2028)
- Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering (Expiry: 19 Feb 2026)
Languages
- English
Hobbies & Interests
I enjoy working out and keeping fit, paddle boarding and kayaking, cooking for freinds and family, and of course, exploring new places!