Dean Wortmann, male, 25
Ref 31651
| Nationality: | South Africa |
| Currently based in: | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 900 ocean miles / 50 coastal miles |
| I am an Ex Semi-Professional cyclist that is hard working and determined. I am easy to get along with. I’m looking for the opportunity to join a motor/sailing yacht as a deckhand and would love to make a career out of it. The past two years I have been studying towards becoming an internet security specialist, where I obtained certificates in internet security and Ethical hacking. I am a positive and energetic individual, I have no problems adapting to busy environments as I am very flexible and a quick learner which allows me to get along with people in team-oriented environments. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | N/A |
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| Number of years sailing: | less than 1 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 900 / Coastal: 50 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| I have experience as: | Crew |
| Sailing Skills | Experienced I have done this many times and am confident to help others less experienced. I am happy doing this day |
Competent I am competent doing this in daylight, or if there is someone more experienced with me |
Basic I have only done this a few times, but I am willing to learn |
None I have not done this before |
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| Steer a compass course |  | |||
| Keep lookout/watch-keeping | | |||
| Trimming sails – mainsail and foresail/jib | | |||
| Reefing | | |||
| Working the foredeck – setting sails including spinnakers and cruising chutes | | |||
| Navigating with GPS and paper charts at sea | | |||
| Anchoring and handling anchors | | |||
| Cooking at sea | | |||
| Using dinghies with outboard motors | | |||
| Heaving-to and other heavy weather tactics | |
Other nautical or cruising skills |
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| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| STCW | SAMSA | 2019 | |
| Yacht Rating | MCA | 2018 | |
| Small powerboat and RIB master License | IYT | 2018 | |
| Elementery Seamanship | PYT | 2018 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2019 | Fountaine Pajot Salinva 48 | Durban/Cape Town | 900 | Crew | 3 | |
