Marcel Dauphin, male, 54
Ref 53141
| Nationality: | New Zealand |
| Currently based in: | Palma, Spain |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 223 coastal miles |
| ABOUT MARCEL Being a New Zealander, I have grown up on the water and have owned small power boats all my adult life. I am relatively new to sailing and am keen to learn from an experienced captain or owner. I hold a Day Skipper (RYA recognised) certificate and have completed both AEC1 and STCW certificates and have a current ENG1. I am currently located in Palma de Mallorca. I am keen to get blue water miles under my belt as my wife and I have a 5 year plan to buy a boat in the Med or Caribbean and cruise across the Pacific to New Zealand. I am a builder by trade that owned and operated a building company for more than 20 years, and am extremely practical and have a very high standard of workmanship and attention to detail. I love water sports and am a qualified PADI Rescue Diver having dived over 1,000 dives. I also love to cook. To a crew position I bring maturity, responsibility, energy, a positive attitude, and a level head. I am self-reliant and good at trouble shooting and thinking on my feet under pressure. My wife, Jen Gibson, crewed on sailing yachts for many years, and I have a number of current and former captains and crew in my friend-group in New Zealand. I am confident that my easy-going, fun-loving, and hard-working attitude will allow me to quickly fit into a new team. HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: Diving, cycling, sailing, running, travelling, wine and food, snow skiing DOB: 6 March 1970 Nationality: New Zealand Current New Zealand Passport Visa: Schengen Clean Drivers License No Tattoos / Non-Smoker Fully Vaccinated Location: Palma de Mallorca QUALIFICATIONS - AEC1 - ENG1 - STCW - New Zealand Coastguard Day Skipper (RYA equivalent) - PADI Rescue Diver - First Responder First Aid Certificate - National Certificate in Carpentry - Advanced National Certificate in Carpentry YACHTING EXPERIENCE S/Y Acaia | 30m | Southern Wind Daywork | Apr 2023 - current | Palma •Completed carpentry work, sanding, and varnishing S/Y Mayhem | TP52 Rum Racing Crew | Jul 2020 - Apr 2021 | Auckland, New Zealand S/Y Coeur de Lion | Swan 65 Watchkeeper | May 2020 | New Zealand •Completed overnight coastal delivery from Auckland to Whangarei, New Zealand •85 nautical miles SKILL SETS Carpentry Electrical Troubleshooting Plumbing/Water Systems Restoration Work Appliance Repair/Maintenance Teak Re-Grooving Caulking Varnishing Polishing/Waxing Paint Chip Repair Fiberglass Repair Oil/Filter Changes PVC Piping Fishing Tackle Set Up/Cleaning Dive Programs Cooking/Food Prep Team Development Safety Training/Drills Strong Communications Reliable Highly Organized Detail Oriented REFERENCES Matt Lovett S/Y Sassafrass | Captain [email protected] +64 2117 83758 Mike Hudson S/Y Silvertip | Ex-Captain [email protected] +64 21526250 Keith Jacob S/Y Chimera | Ex-Captain [email protected] +64 211643621 PERSONAL & SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS •Nov 2023 | Lochmara off road Half Marathon 1st in age group •Nov 2023| Round Taupo Cycle challenge (160kms) •2019 | Rode 5 hill stages of the Tour de France •2018 | Round Taupo Cycle challenge (160kms) •2016 | Round Taupo Cycle challenge (160kms) •2015 | The Goat off-road half-Marathon •2014–2015 | Elected to sit on the Steering (Governance) committee Mount Albert Grammar Rowing Club •2010-2013 | Foundation President Mt Albert Grammar Rowing Club (not active for 27 years) Built a club from 0 rowers to 43 rowers, including becoming Charitable Status and an Inc society with plant worth in excess of $250,000 | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 1 to 3 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 223 |
| 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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| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| STCW | Bluewater Crew | 2023 | |
| AEC1 | Palma Sea School | 2023 | |
| Day Skipper | New Zealand Coastguard (RYA recognised) | 2020 | |
| PADI Rescue Diver | 0 | ||
