Marek Wilk

Looking for a Captain, 1st Mate, 1st Officer, Navigator or Delivery Crew position

My name is Marek, and I am a 36-year-old sailing and motor yacht captain from Poland. I am actively seeking a position as a Captain, Charter Skipper, First Mate, First Officer, Navigator, or Delivery Crew.

As a certified Yacht and Motorboat Master, I am eager to continue building my expertise and expanding my experience in the dynamic world of sailing and yachting. I am passionate about the sea and committed to bringing professionalism, skill, and enthusiasm to every role I undertake.

I've been sailing since I was 14 but gained most of my sea experience:

2018 Crew, Plymouth, UK to Las Palmas, Gran Canaria on a 37 feet sloop,
2019 Crew, Porticello, Sicily to La Linea de la Concepcion, Gibraltar on a 39 feet ketch,
2021 1st Mate, Cartagena, Spain to Ibiza, Spain and back on a 82 feet sloop,
2021/2022 1st Mate, Mallorca, Spain to Guadalupe, Caribbean on a 54 feet catamaran,
2022 1st Mate, Guadalupe-St.Maarten-St.Barth-Martinique doing yacht deliveries,
2022 1st Mate, Martinique to Panama on a 40 feet sloop,
2022 1st Mate, Vilamoura, Portugal to Combarro, Spain on a 72 feet ketch, there season around Galicia, Vigo, Baiona, Sanxenxo, Santradan, Aldan, then back to Vilamoura,
2022 1st Mate, Combarro to Cascais on a 57 feet sloop.
2023 Captain, 6 months season in Greece, Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and more Saronic and Cycladic islands on a 51 feet sloop
2024 Captain, another 6 moths season in Greece on the same boat

Total over 15 500+ nautical miles.

My certificates:
- PYA Certificate of Competency of Yachtmaster No. 4011
- PYA Certificate of Competency of Motorboat Skipper No. 040341
- STCW Basic Safety Training Certificate:
1. Personal Survival Techniques
2. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
3. Elementary First Aid
4. Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
No. GUM-5425-164536-16390/2022
- STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Security-Awareness
No. GUM-1350-164536-16410/2022
-SRC Certificate issued by UKE Gdynia No. GS-33594
-LRC Certificate issued by UKE Gdynia No. GL-35942
-Open Water Diver Certificate ID No: 735142Z6544443740633-PT
-ENG1 Medical Certificate No. 4227/22
-ESTA (for USA)
-EU Citizen/Passport
I can provide a photo of every document listed above.

As both captain and crew, my responsibilities included:
- Command and navigate the vessel safely across various regions, ensuring compliance with international maritime regulations
- Plan and execute passages, including route plotting, weather analysis, and risk assessment
- Oversee the operation and maintenance of all onboard systems, including engines, rigging, and navigation equipment
- Ensure all certifications, logs, and documentation were up-to-date and aligned with maritime legal requirements
- Supervise, trained, and managed crew members to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
- Schedule crew duties, watch rotations, and ensured proper rest periods for optimal performance
- Mediate crew conflicts and maintained a positive onboard working environment
- Act as the primary point of contact for owners and charter guests, ensuring their needs and preferences were met
- Design custom itineraries, coordinating stops, activities, and excursions to deliver memorable experiences
- Maintain the highest standards of hospitality and discretion for high-profile clients
- Direct maintenance schedules, ensuring the yacht was in peak condition, both cosmetically and mechanically.
- Coordinate repairs, refits, and inspections with external contractors and shipyards.
- Monitor fuel, water, and provisions usage, ensuring efficient resource management during passages.
- Manage budgets for fuel, provisions, port fees, and repairs, optimizing costs without compromising quality.
- Keep meticulous records, including logbooks, expense reports, and maintenance logs.
- Operate tender boats and assisted with guest transfers and water sports.
- Perform regular inspections of the vessel to identify and address potential issues.
- Welcome guests onboard, assisted with luggage, and ensured they were briefed on safety protocols.
- Organize and facilitated guest activities, including excursions, fishing trips, and snorkeling adventures.
- Participate in safety drills and ensured all emergency equipment, such as life rafts and fire extinguishers, was operational.
- Assist in medical emergencies, administering first aid as required.
- Support the captain in maintaining a clean and organized deck, ensuring the safety of all onboard.
- Perform routine checks on engines, generators, and auxiliary systems under the supervision of the captain.
- Assist with minor repairs and system troubleshooting during voyages.
- Maintain inventories of spare parts, tools, and supplies.
- Diving
- Mast climbing
- Watch keeping (day/night)
- Radio operations


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