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  • AlexanderRitchie

    • 45, British
    • United Kingdom
    • Checked in 3 hours ago

Dedicated and reliable RYA/MCA YM Ocean 200gt commercially endorsed skipper, +30,000NM, open to opportunities...

I'm looking for a permanent or seasonal position as either captain of a smaller vessel or first mate of a larger yacht, that challenges me, keeps me interested and pays well.

I have been delivering a diverse portfolio of sail boats, ranging from 30ft to 70ft mono and multihulls, throughout the length and breadth of the UK and Europe for the past 3 years and 30,000NM. During this time I also provided clients with private tuition and have taken their family and friends on charters around the coasts of Norway, Sweden and down to the Mediterranean. I have crossed the Atlantic from east to west as skipper in the ARC+. Client references available upon request.

Previous to becoming a professional skipper, I worked for 17 years as a Composite Specialist and Rope Access Technician in the Renewables Industry, leading teams on complex blade repair and maintenance campaigns globally. I am also a passionate surfer, freediver, ocean lover and musician.

I am a fit 45 years old with a positive attitude that only gets worse with age. I work hard, I’m proactive, patient, a problem solver and I love a challenge. I’m handy with tools and diesel engines and am a very good cook.

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About me

  • Availability 5th December 2025

  • LocationUnited Kingdom

  • NationalityBritish

  • Age45

  • GenderMale

  • Fluent languagesFrench, English

  • Basic knowledge ofSpanish

  • SmokerNo

  • Visible tattoosYes

  • VISAs None

  • Sea miles10,000+

  • Required position Captain

  • Expected arrangement Professional

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Qualifications

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  • Sep 2022 RYA Oceanmaster Complete

  • May 2022 RYA Power Boat Level II Complete

  • Jun 2022 STCW Maritime Security Awareness Complete

  • Apr 2022 Long Range Radio Certificate Complete

  • May 2022 ENG1 cert. Complete

  • Mar 2022 RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Complete

  • Mar 2022 Short Range VHF / GMDSS Complete

  • Jun 2022 STCW Basic Safety Training Complete

  • Jun 2022 STCW Fire Fighting Complete

  • Jun 2022 STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibility Complete

  • Jun 2022 STCW Medical First Aid Complete

  • Apr 2000 PADI - Open Water Complete

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Skills

  • Bartender
  • Provisioning
  • Cooking
  • Scuba diving
  • Surfing
  • Free-diving
  • Route planning
  • Line handling
  • Filing & Fairing
  • Watch-keeping
  • Whipping and splicing
  • Sail repairs
  • Rig maintenance/Set-up
  • Fore and aft trimming
  • Rigging
  • Radio Operator
  • Weather planning
  • Navigation
  • Helmsmen
  • Crane Operation
  • Photography
  • Marine First Aid
  • Musician
  • Fiberglass Repair
  • Carpentary
  • General building
  • Varnishing
  • Polishing
  • Cleaning
  • Managerial Skills
  • IT Literate
  • Yoga
  • Meditation
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