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Vegan chef/1st mate/Engineer
Valentin, 31 | Engineer | Chef | Marine Technician | Media Producer
Versatile and hands-on professional with a background in mechanical engineering, marine mechanics, yacht operations, and media production. Experienced in sailing, vessel maintenance, and professional vegan cuisine, bringing adaptability and problem-solving skills to diverse maritime roles.
Maritime Experience :
Skipper
S/Y Midori (delphia maxi 1200)
Delivery Trinidad&Tobago -> french Polynesia
Transpacific passage (short handed without auto-pilot)
Co-Skipper
S/Y Nadir (Rescue Yacht, NGO), Western Mediterranean – October 2024
Skipper for active SAR (Search and Rescue) operations assisting migrant vessels.
1st mate
S/Y Patchwork (50ft Sloop), Puerto Montt (Chile) to Mar del Plata (Argentina) – Winter 2023
1st Mate & Chef for a high-latitude delivery through the Patagonia canals, Beagle Channel, and Passage Le Maire.
Skipper / chef
S/Y Agios Nikolaos (1926 Schooner), Greece – Summer 2022, 2023 & 2024. Classic charter yacht, operating around the Aegean Sea (Patmos & Dodecanese islands).
Chef & 1st mate
S/Y Ariana (1972 Swan 55ft), UK to Canary Islands – Winter 2021 to Spring 2022
Chef & 1st Engineer for a cargo sailing project under "Sail Trader," transporting goods between the UK and the Canaries.
M/Y Sam Simon (182ft Sea Shepherd Vessel), Las Palmas – 2020
Marine Mechanic during annual refit + Atlantic transit to La Rochelle (1,500nm).
S/Y Teranga (50ft Izar 51), New Caledonia – 2019
Bosun & Chef for five months (2,000nm) cruising & maintenance.
Fast Boat & Media Work
Fast Boat Photographer for Sea Shepherd France – Various campaigns
Media crew on high-speed ops for conservation campaigns, documenting marine life and illegal activities.
Key Qualifications
Yachtmaster Offshore (RYA), Powerboat PB2, STCW Basic Safety
French Coastal Dinghy License
Mechanical Engineering Degree – Strong technical & troubleshooting abilities
Diver (French N3, SSI Advanced) – Experienced in underwater operations
Fluent in French & English, proficient in Spanish
Passionate about sustainability, conservation, and operational excellence at sea. Ready to contribute technical, culinary, and leadership skills to dynamic yacht teams.
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