Professional Sailing Crew / Race Crew CV example
A Professional Sailing Crew / Race Crew CV in the layout captains and crew agents expect. Use it as a guide, then build your own as a free PDF.
- Nationality
- Italian
- Date of birth
- 7 October 1997
- Available
- Now
- Visas
- B1/B2, Schengen
- Languages
- Italian (native), English (fluent), French (good)
Profile
5 years on yachts from 37m to 55m, private and charter, now working as Professional Sailing Crew / Race Crew. Strong in bow and mast work, sail trim and winch and hydraulic handling. Looking for a permanent position on a 55m+ yacht.
Tickets and certificates
Experience
- Bow and mast work
- Sail trim
- Winch and hydraulic handling
- Rigging inspection
- Exterior detailing and washdowns
- Line handling and mooring
- Tender driving
- Washdowns and chamois work
- Sanding and varnish prep
- Stainless and brightwork polishing
Skills and education
Offshore watchkeeping, Physical fitness, Sail care and repair. RYA Dinghy Instructor. A-levels or equivalent.
Interests
Surfing, cycling, yoga
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 Professional Sailing Crew / Race Crew guide
Captains hire people with a racing CV they can verify. Dinghy or keelboat background, offshore miles, a Sydney Hobart or Fastnet, time on a known programme, and someone they trust who will vouch for you. Fitness matters, especially for bow and grinding. Freelancers get repeat calls by being on time, sober at the dock and easy to share a crew house with. Permanent crew also need the usual STCW and ENG1.
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 Yachtmaster Offshore
- World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival
- PDSD
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- Yacht rigging course
QuestionsSee what a Professional Sailing Crew / Race Crew earns
What tickets should a Professional Sailing Crew / Race Crew CV list?
List STCW Basic Safety Training and ENG1 medical certificate first, each with the date it was issued. Then add RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival if you hold them.
How long should a Professional Sailing Crew / Race Crew 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.