I am looking for interesting breaks (some weeks) but also for a long term contract (with the right opportunity).

I am sailing since 1993 and passed my first licence in 1996. Mostly sailed yachts around 50 ft, experience with bigger yachts (80 ft) since 2010. Captain on Oyster 80 for 7 seasons. I would like to spend more time on boats > 80 ft. But smaller yachts also welcome.

I am healthy and strong, hands on, hardworking, reliable and punctual. Paying attention to detail, dedicated, have a good attitude and a sense of adventure. I like cooking and visiting new countries / cultures.

clean & tidycommitteddiligentdiscreeteasy-goingfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfulskilledtrustworthyconfident swimmerrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatorno body piercingsno facial piercingsno tattoos at alltravel light (little luggage)eager to learn & workpoliteperfectionistpositive outlookopen mindedsense of humoravailable on my ownenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaninggood with maintenancecan follow ordersenjoy teachingbuy my own boat one day

boating qualifications:

Skipper of an Oyster 80 for 5 years

Yachtmaster offshore (for sailing and motor yachts), sailed about 35.000 nm (cruising areas: Mediterranean, North Sea and Caribbean), sailing since 1993, first licence passed in 1996 (coastal Yachtmaster)

recent sailing experience:

2024 June: skipper on a Bavaria 56 in the Balearics
2023 Oct.: skipper on a Lagoon 450 in Croatia
2023 June: skipper on a Lagoon 46 in Greece
2023 May: 1st Mate on a Shuttleworth 57 trimaran
2022 May: skipper of a NEEL 47 in Croatia
2022 June: skipper of a Lagoon 46 in Corsica & Sardegna
2021 Oct.: crew on a VOLVO 65 from Genoa to Malta
2021 June.: skipper of a Dufour 56 Exclusive in Croatia
2021 May: skipper of a Lagoon 400 in Croatia
2020 Oct.: crew on a VOLVO 65 from St. Tropez to Malta
2020 Sept.: skipper of a Dufour 412 GL around Naples
2019 Sept.: skipper of an Elan Impression 45 in Croatia
2019 June: skipper of a Lagoon 400 around Corfu
2018 June: skipper of a Lagoon 450 around Sicily
2017 June: skipper on a Dufour 512 around the Balearic Islands

2017 May: skipper on an Oyster 80; getting the boat ready for the season & delivery from Sicily to Palma
2017 February: skipper of a Lagoon 380 in the British Vergin Islands

2016 June & Sep: skipper on an Oyster 80, cruising the Med together with the owner and his family / friends; delivery from Palma via Sardinia via Tunisia to Sicily & winterization of the boat at the end of the season

2016 July: skipper of a Lagoon 450 in Croatia

2015 June & Sep: skipper / first mate on an Oyster 80, cruising the Med together with the owner and his family / friends
2014 June & Oct: skipper / first mate on an Oyster 80, cruising the Med together with the owner and his family / friends
2013 June - Sept: skipper / first mate on an Oyster 80, cruising the Med together with the owner and his family / friends

2012 Aug: skipper of a Lagoon 420 in Göcek (TR)
2012 July: crew on a Jongert 24M, cruising Balearics & Spain
2012 June: skipper on a Hanse 445 in Croatia

2011 & 2010 (May, August, Sept.): first mate on an Oyster 80, cruising the Med together with the owner and his family / friends; involved in all aspects of sailing and maintaining a yacht that size, including the winterization of the boat at the end of the season.

2010-June: skipper of a Lagoon 440 catamaran in Croatian waters

hobbies / interests:

sailing, travelling, cooking, diving (PADI Advanced Open Water Diver), triathlon (greatest success: Ironman Austria Finisher 2011 in 11:16 hours), strength training, skiing, house renovation, interior design, modern art, finance

employment:

1995 – now:
independent financial advisor and insurance broker (self-employed)

education:

1992 – 1995 Karl-Franzens University Graz
business economics

1991 – 1992 basic military service

1991 AHS (BRG Oeversee) in Graz
GCE A levels Type D (with emphasis on modern foreign languages English and French) at the grammar school BRG Oeversee in Graz, AUSTRIA (05th June 1991 passed with merit)

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I love the sea and working on boats. Interested in positions as follows: captain, first mate, stew / deckhand - everything welcome.