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  • Herman Bosman

    • 26, South African
    • South Africa
    • Checked in 2 hours ago

Looking for a 1st Mate, Delivery Crew, Deckhand or Bosun position

Good Day Captains, and those this may concern,

I am an experienced sailor and deckhand with more than 2 years professional yachting experience, and more than 6 years as a recreational sailor. And have in past years, had the privilege of working on vessels around the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Adriatic, and South Africa.

Specifically, on vessels which ranged anywhere from 24 - 55m (LOA). As of yet, my highest qualification is the RYA/MCA YM Offshore, and the RYA/MCA PBL2 – both which are commercially endorsed. Together with a valid ENG1, STCW, SRC/VHF, PWC, SCUBA Open Water, Compressor operator license, etc.

Moreover, for the past two years whilst staying on dry ground, I have been working independently as a photographer and videographer, where I learned to stay organized, structured, and solution-oriented under pressure. These attributes greatly developed my sense of responsibility and adaptability. Now, my passion for the sea has grown stronger than ever, and after expanding my qualifications, I am ready to set sail yet again.

A few additional facts that might be of interest: I am a non-smoker with no tattoos, and I maintain an active and adventurous lifestyle. I am fluent in English, Afrikaans, and fairly proficient in conversational German.

I would appreciate the opportunity to work on your vessel, holding all relevant qualifications and visa requirements for Europe.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,
Herman


Current Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Availability: 15th of May


Contact Information:
27 71 497 5960
hsbosman@outlook.com

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About me

  • Availability 15th May 2026

  • LocationSouth Africa

  • NationalitySouth African

  • Age26

  • GenderMale

  • Fluent languagesEnglish, German, Afrikaans

  • SmokerNo

  • Visible tattoosNo

  • VISAs Schengen visa (or EU citizenship)

  • Sea miles2,500 - 10,000

  • Required position 1st Mate
    Delivery Crew
    Deckhand
    Bosun

  • Location preferenceMediterranean

  • Expected arrangement Professional

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Experience log

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    • Date: 1st May 2023

      Duration: 7 months

      Experience Type: Voluntary

    • M/Y Vellmari – Malta Flag 23/03/2022 – 12/10/2022 Contract-end: 15/10/2022 Position held: Deckhand/Sole Tender operator (*J e t p r o p u l s i o n ) German-speaking vessel with 7 crew; worked as one of two deckhands, often independently under the Captain/Engineer. Gained experience in anchoring operations, dual-system abseiling and equipment care, mooring (dock and buoy), polishing and teak maintenance, and paint-prep procedures (including sanding and anchor work).

    • Date: 1st March 2023

      Duration: 3 months

      Experience Type: Charter work

    • S/Y Earlybird – Malta flaged 10/03/2023 - 09/05/2023 Caribbean Crossing -> Med (Temp. Contract) I worked on the Lagoon 77 (24m) Catamaran, as its sole deckhand under the guidance of Capt. AJ Coetzee. My sole responsibility was to ensure that all guests were looked after in all aspects of water sports, while other aspects of this role included general maintenance, washkdowns, and sailing. Furthermore, gaining more than 4000nm during this period sailing across the Caribbean to Marseille.

    • Date: 1st December 2022

      Duration: 3 months

      Experience Type: Professional

    • M/Y Azamanta – Cayman Islands flagged 06/12/2022 - 19/02/2023 Shipyard period (Temp. Contract)

    • Date: 1st October 2021

      Duration: 13 days

      Experience Type: Professional

    • Motor King and Marine Pretoria, South Africa (18/10/2021– 30/10/2021) Outboard Engine Servicing – Completed an apprenticeship with a local boating company, gaining hands-on experience in basic servicing and fault-finding on Mercury, Suzuki, and other outboard engines.

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Qualifications

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  • Dec 2025 RYA Yachtmaster Complete

  • Aug 2021 RYA Competent Crew Complete

  • Aug 2021 RYA Day Skipper Theory Complete

  • Sep 2021 RYA Day Skipper Practical Complete

  • Jul 2021 RYA Power Boat Level II Complete

  • Nov 2025 RYA Yachtmaster Theory Complete

  • Jul 2021 RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Complete

  • Nov 2024 ENG1 cert. Complete

  • Sep 2021 STCW2010 Compliant Complete

  • Nov 2025 PADI - Advanced Open Water Progressing

  • Apr 2023 PADI - Open Water Complete

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Skills

  • Microsoft office
  • Photo editing
  • Video editing
  • Scuba diving
  • Waterskiing
  • Wakeboarding
  • Free-diving
  • Fishing
  • Route planning
  • Line handling
  • Filing & Fairing
  • Watch-keeping
  • Fore and aft trimming
  • Navigation
  • Helmsmen
  • Tender driving
  • Cinematography
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Photography
  • Marine First Aid
  • Drone pilot
  • Diesel engine repair
  • Welder
  • Carpentary
  • Varnishing
  • Polishing
  • Cleaning
  • Managerial Skills
  • Bartender
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Q&A

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Q: How long have you been boating and what made you start? I started sailing at 13 when my father bought a small boat. It sparked a lifelong passion. I’ve since sailed everything from Optimists and Lasers to Dolphins, L34s, and larger yachts. Those early years shaped my love for the water.

Q: What’s your favourite boating experience? On my very first charter in the Caribbean, a sperm whale dropped under the Catamaran. The whole experience really laid out the experience for the whole time I was there. It was quite an amazing sight!

Q: What are your sailing ambitions? What’s the next challenge? I am really wanting to make this my full-time occupation, and would therefore like to learn as much as possible. Everything from the "floor, up." And work towards my first role as Captain.

Q: What is it about being on the water that makes you tick? Well, where else in the world can a person feel so immensely small, or insignificant. Some might say, even "helpless." And still we will choose to move forward towards a destination with nothing in sight.

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