Mr Ross Davenport
I’m an outgoing, friendly, fit and strong, non smoker passed the mid life crisis stage, family have moved on (son in Navy, daughter in Europe) and am ready myself for another career: Sailing the Med (as can be seen by my email address). I have sailed and loved the outdoors since my teens, have crewed and cruised the coasts of America, South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand. Years ago I was a hippie, now I do city and have a little business in property. I am happy; a philosopher. Life is short. A mate died recently who didn’t know he was going to die tomorrow (a multimillionaire); but I do. So I gotta get out. Domestic life is ok, but it’s not living. I’ve travelled the world a couple of times, now I want a boat to do it with. I am humorous and witty and can hold a decent conversation on many subjects. My degree is from USA. I've done the courses and now need sea time to further qualify. I can cook a bit but not to entertain. I am a natural teacher and commander; a people person and work well in a group or individually, and I take instructions well; and I’m looking for the next great adventure. Bring it. Invite me.
My maritime CV for your perusal and entertainment.
C u r r i c u l u m V i t a e M a r i t i m e
ROSS A DAVENPORT B.Sc. (Hons)
University of Maine at Machias (USA, 1990)
Cell phone: +64212598463
rossinthemed@gmail.com
Career goal:
Master or Mate of fine vessel. Maritime officer.
Recent qualifications:
ILM: Inshore Launch Master. (Coastal captain). RADAR, Safe Ship Management, seamanship, navigation, first aid and diesel and mechanical engineering. Mahurangi Tech: 2014.
Standards of Training for Certification of Watchkeepers 1995 (STCW95). Fire fighting, First Aid, host responsibilities and sea survival. Mahurangi: 2008.
Superyacht Handling, Host and Safety Responsibilities. Mahurangi Technical Institute 2014.
SCUBA diver certification. Cairns 2012.
VHF radio operator’s license. Mahurangi Tech: 2014.
Maritime experience over 35 years.
Secretary to CANANZ. Cruiser’s and Navigator’s Association of NZ. 2014/15
Commodore Hartley Ferro Cement Boat Owner’s Association. c1995.
2015 Owner private pleasure yacht ‘Radha’, 36’ sloop.
2014 Owner private pleasure yacht ‘Stimulus’, 30’ sloop. Cruising Hauraki Gulf.
2014 Standby Captain, Superyacht MV ‘Activa’. Auckland, New Zealand.
2011 Crew private pleasure yacht ‘Calimero‘, 45’ catamaran sloop.
Cruising and delivery; Brisbane to Darwin.
2011-2009 Private pleasure yacht ‘San Fran’. 32’ sloop. Racing crew, Hauraki Gulf.
2006-2003 Private pleasure yacht ‘Skylark‘, 28’ sloop. Cruising Hauraki Gulf,
Coromandel, East coast and Bay of Islands, New Zealand.
2006 Private pleasure yacht ‘Black Adder’, 60’ sloop. Crew. Delivery from Fiji.
1997-1990 Private pleasure yacht ‘Savannah’, 28’ traditional gaff rigged sloop.
Cruising Hauraki Gulf and Bay of Islands, NZ.
1994. Private pleasure yacht ‘Waitane’, 60’ Ketch. Crew to Vanu Atu, South Pacific.
(Weather Bomb 1994).
1994-1984 Private pleasure yachts, various.
1989-1999 Private racing yacht ‘Skyhawk’, 40’ Chico, sloop. Racing crew.
1985-8 Crewed yachts for delivery from Maine to Massachusetts, USA.
1985-8 Boat handling and valet for SunYacht Charters, Maine, USA.
1985 Employee/deck crew. Private charter yacht ‘Tryster’. Maine, USA.
1980’s Spirit of Adventure and Spirit of New Zealand.
1980’s Outward Bound cutter ‘Endeavour’. Outward Bound Trust, New Zealand.
1980’s Australia: lake racing 18’ catamarans.
1980’s Security Officer to Fullers Ferries.NZ.
1980’s Employee. Salthouse Boatbuilders Ltd, New Zealand.
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