Fishing Guide CV example
A Fishing Guide CV in the layout captains and crew agents expect. Use it as a guide, then build your own as a free PDF.
- Nationality
- British
- Date of birth
- 24 March 1995
- Available
- 2 weeks notice
- Visas
- B1/B2, Schengen
- Languages
- English (native), French (basic)
Profile
5 years on yachts from 37m to 55m, private and charter, now working as Fishing Guide. Strong in bait and lure rigging, trolling spread setup and cockpit and leader work. Looking for a permanent position on a 55m+ yacht.
Tickets and certificates
Experience
- Bait and lure rigging
- Trolling spread setup
- Cockpit and leader work
- Tag and release handling
- Close-quarters boat handling
- Guest-facing tender service
- Outboard and waterjet maintenance
- Exterior detailing and washdowns
- Line handling and mooring
- Tender driving
Skills and education
Reel servicing and tackle care, Tender and powerboat handling, Fish handling and filleting. Professional diploma in my specialism.
Interests
Kitesurfing, freediving, trail running
References
Captain of the 55m motor yacht
Current employer | Phone and email on the real CV
Head of department on the previous yacht
Previous employer | Phone and email on the real CV
Example CV. The person, the employers and the yachts are made up.
What employers look forFrom the Fishing Guide guide
Owners and captains hire people with real sportfishing history, not hobby anglers. The strongest candidates have worked as mates on charter or tournament boats in Florida, the Bahamas, Costa Rica, Cabo, Cairns or the Azores, and can show catch records, references and photos. Yachting tickets come second but still matter. You need STCW and an ENG1 to sign on, and a powerboat or Yachtmaster qualification makes you useful as a tender driver too.
Tickets to listPut the ones you hold near the top, with dates
Must have
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 medical certificate
- PDSD
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
Gets you hired
- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
- MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC)
- IGFA Certified Captain or Observer
- Food Hygiene Level 2
- Elementary First Aid
QuestionsSee what a Fishing Guide earns
What tickets should a Fishing Guide CV list?
List STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical certificate, PDSD and RYA Powerboat Level 2 first, each with the date it was issued. Then add RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC) if you hold them.
How long should a Fishing Guide CV be?
Two pages at most. Give your last three jobs in detail and one line each to older ones.
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.