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since Aug 2012
last sign in 3 Nov 2024
viewed 11,279 times
since Aug 2012
last sign in 3 Nov 2024

Availability ready now

Embark (Boarding)
ready now to embark anytime
Duration
for any duration
Disembark
flexible, no specific date

Locations

 My current location where I'm in person
Italy - Liguria - visible to Boat members only
Your vessel's boarding location is around ? away from this location
 Boarding location
anywhere
Your vessel's boarding location is ? within this Crew member's boarding area
Destinations I'm interested in
preferably within Caribbean, South Pacific, Asia or Australia/Oceania
 Home location usual 'Place of residence'
United Kingdom - England - visible to Boat members only

Personal details

L5   native
speaking natively like a local without a noticeable foreign accent
L4   fluent
speaking fluently with an extensive vocabulary, but with a foreign accent
L3   competent
speaking competently with a solid vocabulary on almost any topic
L2   elementary
speaking enough to get by, but may get lost in a conversation
L1   learning
not speaking the language, but learned enough to say simple sentences
L0   not proficient
may know a few words, but cannot form sentences or ask questions
Languages
speaks native German
fluent English, Austrian-German, Swiss-German
Nationality
German
Gender
female
Age
visible to Free & Premium members only
Civil Status
Single
Children
none
Height
173 cm / 5' 8"
Weight
may tell you later

Countries

Countries I've resided in (6)
Australia Ecuador Germany New Zealand South Africa United Kingdom
Countries I've visited (39)
Australia Austria Belgium Belize Canada Cook Islands Cuba Denmark Ecuador Egypt Fiji France French Polynesia Germany Greece Guatemala Honduras Hungary Indonesia Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Madagascar Malta Mauritius Mexico Morocco Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Panama Papua New Guinea Peru South Africa Spain Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom United States

Lifestyle

Eating
I eat any available diet and I'm fine with any or no specific diet aboard
Drinking
I'm generally a non-drinker and I'm fine with any or no drinking aboard
Smoking
I'm generally a non-smoker and I'm fine with any or no smoking aboard

Experience

Coastal/Ocean sea time
spent at least 3 years at sea
Coastal/Ocean sea miles
logged at least 10,000 nm at sea

Maritime Qualifications & Certificates

show expiredhide expired (2)
Issued or renewed
2021 May
Expiry
2024 May
Accredited by
IoH Institute of Hospitality
Issued or renewed
2007 Feb
Expiry
2008 Feb
Accredited by
PADI Professional Association of Diving Instructors
issued or renewed during 2022 & 2021
Issued or renewed
2022 Dec
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
RYA The Royal Yachting Association
Issued or renewed
2022 Dec
Expiry
2024 Dec
Accredited by
MCA Maritime Coastguard Agency
Issued or renewed
2021 Jun
Expiry
2026 Jun
Accredited by
RYA The Royal Yachting Association
Issued or renewed
2021 Jun
Expiry
2026 Jun
Accredited by
MCA Maritime Coastguard Agency
issued or renewed before 2019
Issued or renewed
2012 Sep
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
RYA The Royal Yachting Association
Issued or renewed
2012 Aug
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
RYA/MCA The Royal Yachting Association / Maritime Coastguard Agency
Issued or renewed
2012 Aug
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
RYA/MCA The Royal Yachting Association / Maritime Coastguard Agency
Issued or renewed
2006 Jan
Expiry
Unlimited (no expiry)
Accredited by
PADI Professional Association of Diving Instructors

Boat wanted

Journey
any
Vessel main propulsion
preferably sail
Vessel hull type
any
Vessel length
any length
Crew & guests aboard
any

Position

Recreational    generally unpaid positions, or contributing towards some agreed expenses

positions of interest
preferably for
 Crew   experienced
 Delivery Crew   experienced
 Cook   experienced
 Diver   experienced
 Nanny / Childcare   experienced
unpaid
crew is not expecting to be paid

Professional    paid positions, experience and/or qualifications are usually required

positions of interest
preferably for
 Deckhand   experienced
 Nanny / Childcare   experienced
 Chef   experienced
 Delivery Crew   experienced
 Hostess / Steward   experienced
paid
- visible to Free & Premium members only
crew is looking for paid work

Shorebased    working or training from or based on a shore or land

positions of interest
preferably for
 Shorebased: Office Administration   experienced
 Shorebased: Boat / Property Minder   experienced
 Shorebased: Dock / Daywork   experienced
 Shorebased: Day work   experienced
paid
- visible to Free & Premium members only
crew is looking for paid work
unpaid
for work experience or volunteering

Team

Team status
Just me, I'm not bringing any crewmates

Dear Shipmates

Introduction

I am looking for a paid position going forward. I have experience as Chef, Sole Stewardess & Deckhand, watch keeping, boat maintenance exterior and interior, cooking & provisioning for up to 16 people. I am hardworking, flexible, able to adapt quickly, good team player and able to work on my own.

Experience:
March’24 to present Sous Chef, Private Yacht 70m Caribbean/ Mediterranean

Jan’24
SXM, Caribbean seasonal yacht work

Jan’23
Explorer 50m MY Asteria
Chef for 12 crew on a 10day trip SXM to Miami, food prep, provisioning & watch keeping.

Seasonal 2021 to 2023
Interior & Chef day-work in Saint Martin, preparing Super Yachts for charters, various vessels up to 60m

March’22 to Dec’22
Private M/Y 27m length, with up to 4 guests and 4 crew cruising the Mediterranean, Northern Africa - the Red Sea - Egypt. My role: Chef, Sole Stew & Deckhand, Watch-Keeping.

Oct to Dec’21
Lagoon 46, Atlantic crossing - 5000nm
I have recently sailed across the Atlantic to Saint Martin leaving from Sardinia, Italy being part of 3 crew (watch keeping and all deckhand duties, provisioning and meal preparation)

July to Oct’21
Private Yachts (Catamarans ICE 67ft and a Fountain Pajot Marquises 56ft) in Greece. My role: Chef, Sole Stew & Deckhand, Watch-Keeping.

March to July’19
Crew on a private yacht in French Polynesia and Vanuatu, where I worked on a 54ft Alibi Catamaran in the Galápagos and sailed on to French Polynesia. My role: Chef, Sole Stew & Deckhand, Watch-Keeping & Divemaster.

March to Sep’18
Jeanneau 43ft yacht for 6 months. We sailed from New Zealand to Vanuatu and New Caledonia. My role: Chef, Sole Stew & Deckhand, Watch-Keeping.

I am originally from Germany and have been based in the UK for over 20 years on and off in between working and travelling abroad.
I have completed the RYA Day Skipper course in the UK.
I qualified as a Divemaster whilst 6 month in the Galápagos, travelled all over the world, while keeping busy volunteering

A little about myself, my interests and my plans

clean & tidycommittedeasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfulskilledtrustworthyconfident swimmerrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatorvisible tattoostravel light (little luggage)eager to learn & workpolitepositive outlookavailable on my ownenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaninggood with maintenancecan follow orderslive on little money

Currently I am looking for short and long term sail and work opportunities (paid and unpaid) I am flexible on the boat location and can make my way to anywhere!!
I am interested in marine conservation, politics, current affairs, travel and enjoy meeting people and exploring new places.

My motivation and reasons to crew on a boat

have a holidayvisit remote placesseek adventurefulfill a dreamface challengescareer changelearn to saillive off the gridsustainable traveltravel

I enjoy being on sail boats more than anything else...
Working on boats can be physical hard work but its rewarding and I enjoy being on the ocean and part of the crew ..more than just being a passenger. I am eager to learn and gain more sailing experience.

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