AVAILABLE FOR DAY WORK & ROTATIONAL
25°46′N  80°11′W
Curriculum Vitae  ·  Superyacht Crew  ·  STCW / ENG1

Tate
Stratton

Deckhand Lines & mooring, tender ops, exterior detail, watersports support
Stewardess Service standards, housekeeping, guest care, silver service
LOG

The profile

01 — Manifest

Twenty years old, sea-ready, and trained across both departments — a green but fully-ticketed dual-rate hire built for boats that need one crew member to cover two jobs well. STCW and ENG1 in hand, physically fit, and used to early mornings and long days.

Background in high-end hospitality and small-boat handling before making the move to yachting. Calm under a busy charter schedule, quick on instruction, and comfortable being first on deck and last off shift. Looking for a first daywork placement or entry-level rotational position on a motor yacht 40m+.

NationalityNew Zealand
LanguagesEnglish (native)
Visa / DocsB1/B2, Seaman's Book Eligible
AvailabilityImmediate
RotationDay work / 2:1 / Flexible
Home PortAuckland, New Zealand

The tickets

02 — Certifications
MCA / STCW

STCW Basic Safety Training

PSSR, Fire Prevention & Firefighting, Elementary First Aid, Personal Survival Techniques, Security Awareness.
[Training Academy, Month Year]

Medical

ENG1 Medical Certificate

Valid to [Month Year]. Fit for unrestricted sea service.

RYA

Powerboat Level 2

Tender handling, close-quarters manoeuvring, man overboard drills.
[Month Year]

Food Safety

Food Hygiene & Safety, Level 2

Galley and interior service hygiene standards.
[Month Year]

RYA

VHF Short Range Certificate

Radio operation and maritime communication protocol.
[Month Year]

Optional

[Additional Ticket]

e.g. PADI Open Water, Silver Service course, Bartending certificate.

The capability

03 — Port & Starboard
Port · Exterior

Deck

  • 01 Line handling, mooring & fendering
  • 02 Tender driving & general upkeep
  • 03 Exterior detailing, wash-downs, teak care
  • 04 Anchor watch & bridge support
  • 05 Knot work, splicing, rigging basics
  • 06 Watersports toy prep & deployment
  • 07 Safety drills & watchkeeping
Starboard · Interior

Stewardess

  • 01 Silver service & fine dining standards
  • 02 Cabin turn-down & housekeeping
  • 03 Laundry & wardrobe care
  • 04 Provisioning & inventory support
  • 05 Guest service, etiquette & discretion
  • 06 Table setting, flowers, presentation
  • 07 Basic bar service & mixology

The log

04 — Training & Experience
[Month Year]

STCW & ENG1 Completed

[Training Academy], [City]. Full basic safety package plus medical fitness certificate ahead of first placement.

[Month Year] – Present

[Previous Role, e.g. Silver Service Waiter]

[Hotel / Restaurant / Venue Name], [City]. Front-of-house service in a fast, high-standard environment — the closest land-based match to interior service pace.

[Year Range]

[Boating / Watersports Background]

e.g. family sailing, dinghy racing, watersports instructing, powerboat experience — any hands-on time on the water.

[Month Year]

[Day Work / Trial Placement, if any]

[Yacht name or "M/Y confidential"], [Location]. Brief description of duties covered during trial or daywork.

“[Space for a short reference quote from a captain, chief stew, or previous employer speaking to your work ethic and attitude.]”
— [Reference Name], [Position, Yacht / Company]

Get in touch

05 — Contact

Ready to join a program and work my way up. Available immediately for day work, trials, and rotational positions.

TATE STRATTON — DECK & INTERIOR CREW REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST