Junior Deckhand CV example
A first Junior Deckhand CV, written for someone with no yacht job yet. Use it as a guide, then build your own as a free PDF.
- Nationality
- New Zealander
- Date of birth
- 6 February 2001
- Available
- Now
- Visas
- B1/B2, Schengen
- Languages
- English (native)
Profile
First-season crew looking for a Junior Deckhand position. STCW and ENG1 in hand, with daywork on a 40m motor yacht and a background in watersports and boat handling. Strong in line and fender handling, teak and exterior detailing and tender and toy launching. Non-smoker, fit and happy to work long days. Available now for a seasonal or permanent position.
Tickets and certificates
Experience
- Line and fender handling
- Teak and exterior detailing
- Tender and toy launching
- 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
Basic watchkeeping, Varnish and paint prep, Watersports supervision, Living in close quarters. RYA Dinghy Instructor. A-levels or equivalent.
Interests
Scuba diving, skiing, travel
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 Junior Deckhand guide
Captains hire junior deckhands for attitude and fitness more than for their CV. Most arrive with STCW and ENG1, plus a few weeks of dockwalking in Antibes, Palma or Fort Lauderdale. Anything practical helps: dinghy sailing, a powerboat licence, dive qualifications, carpentry or time in a boatyard. A clean one-page CV, a professional photo and references from daywork all count. Expect a shared cabin, early starts and a lot of repetitive cleaning in your first season. Crew who do that work well without being asked get noticed quickly.
Tickets to listPut the ones you hold near the top, with dates
Must have
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 medical certificate
- PDSD (Proficiency in Designated Security Duties)
Gets you hired
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency
- RYA VHF SRC radio licence
- PADI Open Water or Advanced Open Water
- RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper theory
QuestionsSee what a Junior Deckhand earns
What tickets should a Junior Deckhand CV list?
List STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical certificate and PDSD (Proficiency in Designated Security Duties) first, each with the date it was issued. Then add RYA Powerboat Level 2 and RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency if you hold them.
How long should a Junior Deckhand 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.