BYRON BOWIE
Summary
I would like to take this opportunity to continue my career in yachting by applying for a deckhand position. I hope to further my skills and knowledge in the yachting industry.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
DECKHAND
M/Y CAKEWALK
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Responsible for exterior cleaning, maintenance, polishing, waxing
- Teak cleaning and caulking
- Setting up exterior guest areas everyday for when guests were onboard, entertaining guests with watersports activities, helping to coordinate and assisting guests with onshore excursions
- Tender driving and detailing
- Setting up and working in harnesses for exterior maintenance
- Anchoring procedures
- Bilge painting, sanding, rust treatment, oiling of deck furniture, varnishing
- Monthly safety checks
- Watch duties when underway
- Bilge organization
- Two extensive shipyard periods
- Three Atlantic crossings.
Education
Master of Yachts Limited 200 Ton 2016 (PYT)
VHF Radio Operator
STCW Course Super Yachting SA (Cape Town) 2024
RYA Power Boat Level 2 Super Yachting SA
RYA Personal Watercraft Super Yachting SA
Bachelor Degree in Business Management
Skills
Cleaning procedures
Mooring vessels
Maintaining equipment
References
M/Y Cakewalk, Bill Zinser - Captain - wmzinser@gmail.com
Timeline
DECKHAND
M/Y CAKEWALK
02.2015 - 02.2017
Master of Yachts Limited 200 Ton 2016 (PYT)
VHF Radio Operator
STCW Course Super Yachting SA (Cape Town) 2024
RYA Power Boat Level 2 Super Yachting SA
RYA Personal Watercraft Super Yachting SA
Bachelor Degree in Business Management