Leandi du Plessis

Deckhand

South Africa

Details

Skills: Docking, lines, knots, mooring, deck maintenance, deck product knowledge, anchoring & lifting, anchor watch, tender driving, customer service, first aid, swimming, watersports

Licenses / Certificates: STCW, SAMSA Medical, KPECTA Training Academy Level 3 First Aid, Paperboat Yacht Academy Deck Program, South African drivers license, RYA PWC, RYA PB2

Age: 31

Years Of Experience: Season Experience

Languages: English & Afrikaans

About

I have recently ended my season as a solo crew on board a 19m MY cruising the Amalfi coast. It was just myself and the Captain/Owner on board, I did everything from exterior to interior and the engine room. I have previous sailing experience with 410NM done around Croatia within a week, and developed a passion for sailing. I am confident in both the exterior/interior department. However, I do love being on deck and learning as much as I can from confident crew member's. I am excellent in doing knots, line handling, anchoring procedures, passage planning and navigation, night watch/anchor watch, deck maintenance, with a good knowledge of deck products. I am a confident tender driver with experience on 3-6m tenders from single to dual engines. However, I would like this opportunity to gain experience on bigger tenders. I am always willing and excited to learn and grow even more as a Deckhand and I believe your vessel would help me do just that. I am really passionate about watersports, when it comes to jet skiing or even water tubing. I love doing water related activities like snorkling, water slides, and fishing.

I have 100+ hours of volunteer work with our local paramedics, working as a first responder. It is also something that I enjoy doing due to my nature of wanting to take care of people and making sure that everyone is okay.

I am a friendly, kind, passionate, caring, and hard-working, creative (photography/ video editing). I do not get involved in drama and I get along well with others and enjoy meeting new people. I work great in a team but I can also work

independently if needed and do not mind taking the lead on something. I am looking forward to learning more and to gradually progress myself until I have reached my goal, which for now is getting my YachtMaster and PWC Instructor, and later on adding more courses that would not only benefit me but also the vessel that I would be on. I will be a great addition to the crew as I am always willing to work hard and help in every department. Most importantly, meeting the needs of all the guests to my highest of standards.