SAILING EXPERIENCE/ CAREER SUMMARY

I began sailing at the age of 8, and stopped competing when I turned 16. Shortly after I joined Portiate and have been working as a skipper, steward and have done some marketing at European boat shows for the company. I've skippered Jeanneaus from 32 to 47 feet, and done deliveries of all sorts around Portugal and to Portugal from France. In September 2004, I joined UKSA and boosted my level of sailing, navigation, hosting and safety onboard. In August 2004, 2005 and 2007 I skippered a Beneteau 57 for a private owner, with over 8 guests. This last time we sailed from Lisbon to the Balearic Islands, then in December I sailed the boat from Barcelona back to Lisbon.

SAILING QUALIFICATIONS

RYA/ MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of competence (commercially endorsed)

MCA (STCW 95) Basic Training Certificates:

Personal Safety and Personal Responsibilities (PSSR)

Personal Survival Tecniques (PST)

Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention

Elementary First Aid

MCA Long Range Radiotelephone Operators Certificate

MCA Proficiency in Medical First Aid Aboard Ship

RYA/ MCA Yachtmaster offshore theory

RYA National Powerboat Level 2 Certificate

RYA International Certificate of Competence

RYA Diesel Maintenance Course Certificate

RYA Small craft Radar course

NCFE Professional Development Certificate for the outdoor industry

Jeanneau Technical Training :

Polyester and gelcoat repairs/ preparation of rig and sails (Jan.2003)