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  • JonathanCooke

    • 57, British
    • United Kingdom
    • Checked in 1 month ago

1st Mate and Electrical Engineer / Deck Hand / boat sitting / general maintenance

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I would like to be considered for all crew positions, I have many years of experience that I hope will be of interest and of use to skippers and yacht owners alike

I’m a former business owner, divorced, with a grownup Son and Daughter who are independent and very much on their own journey, we did get something right!!!

I’m physically fit, I do not smoke and only drink on dry land, moderately

My experience to date is detailed below:-

I’m currently available for this coming season and very flexible to meet your requirements .

Recent positions and duties held

1st Mate / Watch Keeper / Boson / Sails and Rigging inspections / renewals / Lamer electric /manual winch Service Technician, Marine Electrical Engineer / Yanmar Service Technician/ Crew / Power boat Tender Pilot

I have first hand experience of project management for major and minor, motor or sail yacht refits, engineering services, Yanmar Diesel Engine Service third party contractors supervision on behalf of the clients / yacht owner.

I'm OCD about “ship shape” and tidy, everything must be in its place!!

I have been on and around boats for over 30 years, from 7m RNLI RIBS ATLANTIC 21 off shore, 15m to 24m sailing yachts, motor yachts & Catamarans, contracting electrical engineer on Cruise Ships and 20,000T Royal Fleet Auxiliary dive support ship.

I have completed many ( over 10 years ) English Channel crossings from Padstow, North Cornwall, UK, to Saint Sebastian, Spain with private owners of Atlantic 21 RIB and Redbay Stormforce 15 RIB, some 1000NM round trip - A very unique and wonderful experience ( purely pleasure) with intrepid sailors from RNLI

April - August 2021 - Jeanneau 495 DS - Crew and Electrical and Maintenance general cleaning and repairs on behalf of the owner 6 month assignment - Eastern Mediterranean - Turkey / Greece

April 22 - 1st Mate - Electrical Engineer / Leopard 45 Catamaran - Marsh Harbour, Caribbean, Prepare Yacht for Atlantic crossing 6 week assignment

July 2022 Oyster 495, 1 of 4 crew member, maiden voyage, Southampton ( Oyster Yachts, Hythe) to the Mediterranean, crossing the Bay of Biscay. Watch keeper ( 24/7) non stop - please view video

May 2022, 1st Mate / Electrical Engineer, General maintenance on 24 meter 145 tonne motor yacht, delivery crew Southampton/ Guernsey/ Amsterdam, Watch Keeper through English Channel and North Sea TSS

November 2022 HH55 catamaran, re rigging and fitting new sails in Curaçao, Caribbean, and preparing for blue water cruising and Atlantic crossing

November 2023 - 2nd assignment with same owner - HH55 Dry dock repairs liasing with Boat Yard Contractors, Chaldery inventory management - New Rigging / Clean and anti foul hull / prepare yacht for blue water sailing in Caribbean and sailing to Turks and Caicos

- Eng 1 Medical
- Basic Safety - Fire prevention and fire fighting safety
> Qualified Electrical Engineer ( Marine / Industrial / Commercial )
> VHF - RYA Qualification
> Customs clearance and declaration of passport and crew management
> Forward planning / project management, fuel purchasing, VAT and shore side agency negotiations
> Over night Passage planning - North Sea / English Channel - extensive cross channel experience including Bay of Biscay
> Weather forecasting and daily transit planning
> Mediterranean MedMooring - Deep water 100 meter++ Ancoring
> Power Boat Level 2 Yacht - lead pilot off shore- Coastal DAY skipper
> inventory management
> Provision planning for 10 person for 6 weeks sea passage without land
> Basic Paleo diet Chef / cooking food hygiene meal preparation
> Flexible throughout the year, and able to move around between countries as and when required.
> Good knowledge of engines, and on board systems and processes
> Competent overall seamanship & rigging inspections
> Ability to deal with a crisis in an efficient & effective manor,
> Calm, collective, who remains professional at all times

> UK Passport Holder

I look forward to hearing from you, should you feel I have the experience you’re seeking

Mobile / WhatsApp ‪+44 7977070446

Kindest regards
Jonathan

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  • Availability Available now

  • LocationUnited Kingdom

  • NationalityBritish

  • Age57

  • GenderMale

  • Fluent languagesEnglish

  • Basic knowledge ofEnglish

  • SmokerNo

  • Visible tattoosNo

  • VISAs None

  • Sea miles10,000+

  • Required position Delivery Crew
    Electrical Engineer
    Bosun
    1st Engineer

  • Expected arrangement Professional

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Qualifications

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  • Apr 2019 1st Aid Complete

  • May 2014 ASA Advanced Coastal Cruising Complete

  • May 2014 ASA Coastal Navigation Complete

  • Apr 2000 ASA Trailerable Multihull Standard Complete

  • Aug 2017 Boat Operator Licence Complete

  • Oct 2021 MCA /RYA Approved Engine Course Complete

  • Feb 2007 MCA - Food Health Safety Level II Complete

  • Jul 2013 RYA Power Boat Level II Complete

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  • Canyoning
  • Fishing
  • Route planning
  • Line handling
  • Filing & Fairing
  • Watch-keeping
  • Radio Operator
  • Weather planning
  • Navigation
  • Helmsmen
  • Crane Operation
  • Tender driving
  • Small Aircraft Pilot
  • Photography
  • Marine First Aid
  • Fiberglass Repair
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Plumbing and Heating
  • Cleaning
  • Managerial Skills
  • Diesel engine repair
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