Deckhand / Steward CV example
A first Deckhand / Steward CV, written for someone with no yacht job yet. Use it as a guide, then build your own as a free PDF.
- Nationality
- South African
- Date of birth
- 10 July 2003
- Available
- Now
- Visas
- B1/B2, Schengen
- Languages
- English (native), Afrikaans (native)
Profile
First-season crew looking for a Deckhand / Steward position. STCW and ENG1 in hand, with daywork on a 40m motor yacht and a background in watersports and boat handling. Strong in tender driving, washdowns and exterior detailing and table and bar service. Non-smoker, fit and happy to work long days. Available now for a seasonal or permanent position.
Tickets and certificates
Experience
- Tender driving
- Washdowns and exterior detailing
- Table and bar service
- Taught dinghy sailing and powerboat handling to groups of up to 8
- Looked after a fleet of 12 boats and 2 rescue craft
- Ran the morning safety briefing for guests
Skills and education
Cabin housekeeping, Line handling and mooring, Laundry and pressing, Switching tasks quickly. RYA Dinghy Instructor. A-levels or equivalent.
Interests
Sailing, cooking, landscape photography
References
Captain of the 40m motor yacht
Daywork employer | Phone and email on the real CV
Line manager
Beach club and sailing school, Greece | Phone and email on the real CV
Example CV. The person, the employers and the yachts are made up.
What employers look forFrom the Deckhand / Steward guide
Captains hire people who are tidy, quick to learn and easy to live with in a small crew mess. A background in hospitality, watersports instruction or small-boat work helps. Male and female crew are both hired for this role. An STCW Basic Safety certificate and ENG1 are the minimum. An RYA Powerboat Level 2 makes you far more useful on deck, and Food Hygiene Level 2 or a short GUEST interior course shows you take the inside work seriously. Most jobs are found walking the docks in Antibes, Palma or Fort Lauderdale.
Tickets to listPut the ones you hold near the top, with dates
Must have
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 medical certificate
Gets you hired
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- Food Hygiene Level 2
- GUEST Interior Crew Introduction
- PDSD (Proficiency in Designated Security Duties)
- RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency
QuestionsSee what a Deckhand / Steward earns
What tickets should a Deckhand / Steward CV list?
List STCW Basic Safety Training and ENG1 medical certificate first, each with the date it was issued. Then add RYA Powerboat Level 2 and Food Hygiene Level 2 if you hold them.
How long should a Deckhand / Steward CV be?
One page. Put your tickets, your start date and your most recent work on it, and leave out the rest.
Can I copy this example CV?
Use the layout and the order, then replace every line with your own details. Never list a ticket or a job you do not have: captains and crew agents check certificates and call references.