Massimo Mercuri, male, 58
Ref 49195
| Nationality: | Italy |
| Currently based in: | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; West Africa & South Atlantic Islands; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 2500 ocean miles / 5000 coastal miles |
| Italo-Mexico-American, ex-senior technical officer on large cruise ships, and project manager for a new ship building. Ex-corporate executive with deep understanding of sustainability. Cancer survivor since 2018, when I had to change my life completely and founded a non-profit for sustainable development registred in the United Nations. Recently I got into smaller yachts and certified with the RYA. Besides a long history of developing and coaching international crew, I am very comfortable with navigation charts and course setting, passage planning, GPS, radar, AIS, and digital technology. Fully fluent in written and spoken English, Spanish and Italian, with basics of Dutch and French. I do not smoke, do not drink, and avoid eating animal corpses unless there are no other options. I am looking at positions like mate or navigator so I can accumjlate more miles on small and mid-size yachts. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | preferably vegetarian |
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| Number of years sailing: | 1 to 3 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2500 / Coastal: 5000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
| 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 VHF radio | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| GMDSS / VHF Short Range radio | RYA | 2022 | |
| STCW Security Awareness | MCA | 2022 | |
| STCW Personal Survival Techniques | MCA | 2022 | |
| STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting | MCA | 2022 | |
| STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities | MCA | 2022 | |
| STCW Elementary First Aid | MCA | 2022 | |
| Power Boat | RYA | Level 2 | 2022 |
| Yacht Master | RYA | Coastal | 2022 |
| Crowd Management and Human Behaviour | CCL | 2004 | |
