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Bosun | 50-65m Motor and Sailing Yachts | Antibes
Antibes, France · 11 years experience
Open to opportunitiesSummary
A hard-working Bosun with eleven years on superyachts, currently leading a deck team of four on a 65m motor yacht, based in Antibes. Skilled in teak, varnish and paint maintenance, tender and crane operations, watersports and deck inventory, balancing a busy charter schedule with high finish standards. Seeks a Bosun position on a 55m+ yacht, private or charter, and enjoys developing deckhands.
Experience areas
Mediterranean charter5yCurrentCaribbean charter3y 4mRefit and yard periods1y 8m
Work experience
Employer names withheld for privacyBosun, 65m Motor Yacht (Charter Programme)
2021 – 2026- Led a team of 4 deckhands through 5 seasons with up to 18 charter weeks per year
- Supervised a 9-week yard period covering a full topside paint and teak refurbishment, delivered on time
- Cut annual deck consumables spend by around 15% through tighter inventory control
Lead Deckhand, 48m Sailing Yacht
2018 – 2021- Managed daily sail handling, rigging checks and exterior upkeep for a crew of 9
- Handled tender and toy operations for over 25 guest charters
Deckhand, 40m Motor Yacht
2015 – 2018- Completed 3 Med and 2 Caribbean seasons with no damage during guest watersports
- Gained Yachtmaster Offshore sea time and PWC instructor experience
Skills
Deck team leadershipTeak and deck careVarnish and paint finishingTender and crane operationsWatersports and toy managementMooring and anchoringDeck inventory and stores controlRope work and splicingYard period supervision
Certifications
- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 Medical Certificate
- Efficient Deck Hand (EDH)
- PWC and Powerboat Level 2
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