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

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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.

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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.