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  • Skipper Zbig

    • 62, Polish
    • Poland
    • Checked in 1 day ago

Seeking the full time position as a Captain,1-st Mate or Engeener for long period.

Dear Hiring Manager & Yacht Owners,

If you’re looking for a captain who knows the sea like the back of his hand, can handle a yacht with precision, and still crack a joke when the weather turns, then you just might have found your man.

With over 40 years in the yacht industry, I’ve tackled every challenge the ocean has thrown at me. And I mean ocean—not just the Mediterranean, North Sea, or the Baltic, but all the world’s oceans. Whether it’s delivering yachts across continents, managing charter operations, or handling last-minute engine fixes in the middle of nowhere—I’ve been there, done that, and got the salt-stained t-shirt to prove it.

But it’s not just the open sea. I’ve also navigated the rivers and canals of Europe, mastering the art of inland waterways and passing through hundreds of locks along the way. From winding rivers to vast, multi-kilometer tunnels cutting through entire landscapes, I’ve tackled strong currents, tight passages, and the quirks of century-old lock systems—all with the same determination and skill that the open ocean demands.

I hold an RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore (Sail & Power) with a Commercial Endorsement and an AEC, ensuring that I bring not just experience but the qualifications to back it up. My career has taken me through every type of yacht—motor, sail, catamarans, gulets—and every possible challenge at sea. Managing crew, planning routes, and keeping a vessel in top shape? That’s my daily routine.

What sets me apart? A cool head under pressure, a problem-solving mindset, and an ability to turn any crew into a tight-knit, efficient team. I believe that a great captain is not just a skilled navigator but also a leader who keeps morale high, whether it’s during a storm or a busy charter week.

I pride myself on being discreet and professional, ensuring that owners and guests can fully relax and enjoy their time on board. At the same time, I have a knack for turning even the most ambitious or unexpected ideas into reality—because a yacht should be a place where dreams set sail, quite literally.

I’m currently looking for a long-term position where I can bring my expertise to a yacht that values professionalism, efficiency, and a touch of humor. If you’re looking for someone who can get the job done while ensuring the crew and guests feel safe, comfortable, and well taken care of, let’s talk.

I’d be happy to discuss how my skills can benefit your yacht and crew. Feel free to contact me anytime.

Looking forward to sailing into new opportunities with you.

Best regards,

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About me

  • Availability Available now

  • LocationPoland

  • NationalityPolish

  • Age62

  • GenderMale

  • Fluent languagesPolish, English

  • Basic knowledge ofSpanish, Russian, French

  • SmokerNo

  • Visible tattoosNo

  • VISAs B1 / B2 visa (or American citizenship)

  • Sea miles10,000+

  • Required position Captain
    1st Mate
    1st Engineer

  • Expected arrangement Professional

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Experience log

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    • Date: 1st November 2023

      Duration: 7 days

      Experience Type: Delivery

    • Delivery Captain my 15m from San Remo to Monaco. Preparing to deliver and delivering.

    • Date: 1st November 2023

      Duration: 6 days

      Experience Type: Delivery

    • Delivery Captain 15m my from Monaco to Lido di Ostia. Preparing to delivery and delivering.

    • Date: 1st August 2023

      Duration: 3 months

      Experience Type: Charter work

    • Captain ‘70 Sunreef. Responsible for the safety at sea, cruise planning during charters, crew management and for the regular maintenance including engine room.

    • Date: 1st April 2023

      Duration: 4 months

      Experience Type: Professional

    • Chase Boat Captain 12m. Daily maintenance, washing, skippering and preparation for cruise.

    • Date: 1st August 2022

      Duration: 2 months

      Experience Type: Professional

    • My 24m Deck/ Engineer-daily cleaning and engineering maintenance

    • Date: 1st June 2022

      Duration: 3 months

      Experience Type: Charter work

    • Maintenance ,renovation , deep cleaning and charters on 62 feet motor yacht for Ritz Carlton Resort Maledives

    • Date: 1st July 2021

      Duration: 1 year

      Experience Type: Professional

    • Cruising on Turkish coast on 28m motor yacht with owners and up to 12 guests as a Captain

    • Date: 1st February 2021

      Duration: 3 months

      Experience Type: Onshore

    • Maintenance and renovation 14m cigarette boat in Majix Marine Manufacturing DUBAI

    • Date: 1st August 2020

      Duration: 3 years

      Experience Type: Professional

    • Skippered as a Captain 54 feet Alm trawler. On this vessel l I sailed on the Mediterranean, Northern and Baltic Sea, and I passed about 600 locks and several thousand kilometers on rivers and canals.

    • Date: 1st January 2020

      Duration: 10 years

      Experience Type: Mile building

    • I made over 30'000 miles as Captain and sailed with different guests over the Baltic Sea,Mediterranean Sea, Balearic Sea, Caribbean Sea , Bay of Biscay, English Channel, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

    • Date: 1st October 2017

      Duration: 6 months

      Experience Type: Professional

    • Skippered as a Captain Azimut 66 feet ( brand new )

    • Date: 1st November 2016

      Duration: 21 days

      Experience Type: Professional

    • Delivering 42 feet yacht ( ketch) from Cabo Verde to Brasil

    • Date: 1st September 2016

      Duration: 6 months

      Experience Type: Professional

    • Skippered as a Captain 110 feet power vessel

    • Date: 1st January 2016

      Duration: 7 days

      Experience Type: Delivery

    • Delivering 42 feet yacht ( ketch) from Spain to Tenerife

    • Date: 1st July 2015

      Duration: 14 days

      Experience Type: Delivery

    • Delivering 56 feet yacht from Horta, Azores, to Plymouth GB

    • Date: 1st June 2015

      Duration: 14 days

      Experience Type: Delivery

    • Delivering 50 feet , steel yacht, from Annapolis US to Horta , Azores

    • Date: 1st June 2014

      Duration: 3 months

      Experience Type: Professional

    • Skippered as a Captain 100 feet Turkish gulet,

    • Date: 1st February 2014

      Duration: 1 month

      Experience Type: Onshore

    • Helped with maintenance and preparations, 88 feet Turkish guleta,

    • Date: 1st January 2014

      Duration: 7 days

      Experience Type: Delivery

    • Delivering brand new LAGOON 450 from Les Sables to Gibraltar.

    • Date: 1st July 2013

      Duration: 4 months

      Experience Type: Delivery

    • Delivering as a skipper Beneatu 39 feet yacht from San Diego, CA, US to Brisbane

    • Date: 1st October 2012

      Duration: 2 years

      Experience Type: Professional

    • A nucleus crew member on the STS Fryderyk Chopin 180 feet (with a cross Atlantic) , participation in Culture Tall Ships as deckhand and mate

    • Date: 1st November 2011

      Duration: 1 month

      Experience Type: Professional

    • Launching, rigging, delivering as a skipper brand new Bavaria 45 feet yacht from Marseille to Tenerife

    • Date: 1st June 2011

      Duration: 1 month

      Experience Type: Voluntary

    • Cruise as a deckhand on STS Pogoria ( 135 feet )

    • Date: 1st March 2011

      Duration: 1 month

      Experience Type: Voluntary

    • Cruise as a deckhand on the STS Dar Młodzieży 358 feet

    • Date: 1st December 2010

      Duration: 26 years

      Experience Type: Mile building

    • Sea cruises on small vessels as deckhand, mate, skipper

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Qualifications

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  • Mar 2016 RYA Radar Complete

  • Nov 2015 STCW 1st Aid Complete

  • Nov 2015 STCW Basic Safety Training Complete

  • Feb 2011 Short Range VHF / GMDSS Complete

  • Nov 2015 RYA Yachtmaster Complete

  • Aug 2020 ENG1 cert. Complete

  • Feb 2015 Long Range Radio Certificate Complete

  • Feb 2020 MCA Master 200 GT (Yacht) Certificate Complete

  • Nov 2018 MCA /RYA Approved Engine Course Complete

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Q&A

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Q: What’s your favourite boating experience? As I truly love sailing. I have many favourite experiences. These include, as a Captain, delivery of a 38 feet yacht from Ensenada, Mexico to Brisbane, Australia; a 44 feet yacht from France to Tenerife; and sailing on a 180 feet Tall Ship from Martinique to Poland as deckhend.

Q: What’s your worst boating experience? Man over board in the middle of the Pacific.

Q: How long have you been boating and what made you start? I have been sailing recreationally and professionally for many years.

Q: What are your sailing ambitions? What’s the next challenge? While I have excellent navigations skills, I continuously strive to improve my abilities and look forward to learning the sextant.

Q: Where’s your favourite boating destination? Christmas Island in Kiribati

Q: What is your favourite boat and why? STS "Fryderyk Chopin", Everyone should try sailing on STS Tall Ships because I love the challenge of climbing high masts.

Q: What is the longest passage you’ve completed without stops? 21 day; it was on the voyage from Ensenada to Hawaii.

Q: What’s your funniest experience? One time I was swimming toward the yacht without being aware of a shark fast approaching. I made it into the yacht shaking, but safe. I now consider it to be a very humorous story to tell.

Q: What is it about being on the water that makes you tick? From freedom of being upon the water to the challenges the sea can offer.

Q: Gin and Tonic in a beautiful anchorage or trimming the sails to get an extra half knot? I don't drink any alcohol. You'll find me trimming the sails

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