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Marine Qualifications

RYA Yachtmaster Ocean (comp crew, day skipper & coastal skipper,VHF Licence) Commercially Endorsed

STCW95 Basic safety

ENG1 Medical certificate

ML5 Medical Certificate

RYA First Aid

RYA Sea Survival

RYA Powerboat Level 2

RYA Diesel Engine

MCA AEC Approved Engine Course

IKO level 2 Kiteboarding

Yacht Repair Course: Sail repair, GRP, Gel coat and Varnishing, winch maintenance, Jury Rigging, Plumbing, 12V electrics and General Fault finding

Sailing Experience

Small dinghies on inland waters.

Over the last 10 years I have Kitesurfed Extensively worldwide and have instructed friends.

I have sailed yachts extensively within the Solent and Northern France as both skipper and crew to gain my Yachtmaster qualifications on a variety of different boats.

May 2011 -- current: Captain 85ft Ron Holland ketch based in Cannes France. Management of said yacht for owner and Charter use.

February -- May 2011: Mate / Engineer 85ft Ron Holland ketch based in Cannes France.

October – January 2010: Private delivery of lagoon 440 catamaran Turkey to Antigua as Co skipper/Engineer including fitting of equipment such as solar panels and wind turbine and service of Yahnma diesel Engines.

March – October 2010 : Sunvil sailing holidays Skipper / Instructor on Charter Yachts from 30ft to 40ft. Tasks include teaching upto day skipper level non tidal, engineering works including service of assorted Engines, cleaning boats and preparation for client arrival, and acting as clients first point of contact.

February 2010 – 32 ft Beneteau Oceannis Freelance skippering - Introduction to sailing weekend in solent

September – October 2009 : Delivery 47.7 ft Beneteau EH01 for Global Yacht Racing Malta to Gran Canaria for ARC2009 – First Mate

August – September 2009 : Delivery 47.7 ft Beneteau EH01 for Global Yacht Racing UK Cowes to Malta for Middle sea race - Watchleader