ROBERT ANDREWS

Captain

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Relationship
Nationality
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Mobile
Email
Current Location / 37
Married
South African
B1/B2
English
(US) 954 253 3771

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
EXPERIENCE
  • ± 40 charters
  • Iconic Cape to Rio trans-Atlantic yacht race
  • Extensive knowledge and experience of cruising the Bahamas, Florida and Caribbean

MARITIME CERTIFICATIONS
  • RYA/MCA Yachtmaster - 200t Commercial Licence
  • AEC - Approved Engineering Course
  • MCA Medical /ENG1 Certificate
  • STCW - 95
  • Advanced Open Water Diver

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Social Science - Information Systems and Industrial Psychology
Rhodes University, Grahamstown,South Africa
AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
  • Extensive cruising knowledge of Bahamas and Caribbean
  • Chartering
  • 10 years leadership/management experience
  • Expert with sail boats, tenders and jet ski handling
  • Yacht maintenance and repair
  • Yacht management
  • High-level on board safety and security
  • Watch keeping / bridge team experience
  • Water sports instruction
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  • Computer integrated systems
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • High-end service and professionalism
  • Frontline and presentable
  • Detail-orientated
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills
  • Self-starter and good problem solver
  • Readiness: Expect the unexpected and be prepared for it!
  • Team player

PERSONAL PROFILE
I have been sailing since the age of 9 years old with a background in dinghies, mono-hulls, catamarans and motor yachts. I am positive, self-motivated and practical with a great sense of humour and spirit of adventure. I communicate well on all levels and believe in being both a leader and team player. I consider honesty and openness the most important qualities in a person alongside loyalty and hard work. I am both professional and social ensuring that owners and guests have a fun and memorable experience each time they step on board. My wife Pam is a very enthusiastic cook and fantastic with children.
OBJECTIVES
  • Secure a long-term position as a captain on a 70’ – 130’ yacht
  • Be a member of a high-performance and goal-orientated team
  • Maintain the highest levels of safety and security on-board
  • Exceed yacht owners expectations
  • Provide outstanding service to ownersand guests
  • Motivate crew to breed success and reach their true potential
  • Excellence and longevity in the yachting industry

PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE
Yacht / M/Y 110’ Inace
Name / By Grace
Duties / Engineering, electrical trouble-shooting, fuel filter (Racor) and oil changes, sound system installation. Pump installations and rewiring. Plumbing. Bunkering. Air handler maintenance. General fabrication.
Location / Fort Lauderdale
Date / October - present
Yacht / M/Y 130’ Westport
Name / “Arioso”

Position / 1st Mate
Duties / Relief captain. Project management. Ample drive time with docking and close quarter manoeuvring. Accumulated hundreds of watch keeping hours and over 10,000 miles. Managed certification, inspection and maintenance of all safety equipment and charter specification requirements including ISM and surveys. Oversaw all safety drills. All tasks on deck, ranging from wash-downs to Customs control. Maintenance of yacht tenders. All guest excursions (fishing, snorkelling, cruises etc.). Entertainedguests in all areas and ensured they all had an exceptional time. General organisation and cleanliness of yacht. Supporting interior crew in all areas.
Type / Highly reputable and sought after charter yacht.
Location / Bahamas/ Exumas
Florida
Caribbean
Date / July 2011 – Aug 2013 (26 months)
Yacht / Racing Sail Yacht 39’ Pacer
Name / “Cape Storm”
Position / Crew
Duties / Sail trimming, deck and helm, engineer. This race yacht was used for the iconic “Cape to Rio” Trans-Atlantic yacht race. Sail repairs, water maker and motor upkeep and maintenance (e.g. rudder and steering collapse mid Atlantic).
Type / Cape to Rio Trans-Atlantic yacht race (3500 Nautical Miles)
Location / Cape Town, South Africa to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date / Jan 2011 – Feb 2011
Yacht / M/Y 123’ Heesen
Name / “Totally Nuts”
Position / 1st Mate
Duties / Complete maintenance, extensive 5-month refit. Yacht management, contractor management, maintenance and repair, wash-downs and complete prep of yacht and 2 tenders, maintenance and upkeep of deck and gear e.g. life rafts, fire equipment and medical aid bags etc. Medical updates on crew and subscription renewals. Safety on-board. Worked alongside engineer on various projects.
Type / Private
Location / Fort Lauderdale
Bahamas
Date / May 2010 – Nov 2010
Yacht / M/Y 75’ Marlow Explorer and 38’ Jupiter Tender
Name / “Mon Amie”
Position / Mate and tender captain of 38’ Jupiter
Duties / Complete maintenance, preparation and owner’s trips. Fishing with 38’. Wheel time with 75’.
Yacht
Name
Position
Type
Location / Fountaine Pajot 43’ Catamaran
"Aldebaran"
Captain
Charter for owners
Croatia, Mediterranean
Yacht
Name
Position
Type
Location / 42’ Bavaria
“Constance”
Captain
Private charter
Greek Isles, Mediterranean
Yacht
Name
Position
Type
Location / 37’ Bavaria
“Alkmini”
Captain
Private charter
Greek Isles, Mediterranean
PERSONAL INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
  • Sailing
  • Water sports
  • Team sports
  • Motor sports
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  • Golf
  • Fishing
  • Scuba diving/ snorkelling
  • Travelling

PROFESSIONAL LAND-BASED EXPERIENCE
Business owner (3 years)
Vida e’ Caffe
Very popular chain of successful coffee shops in South Africa.
Small Business Ownership/Management (2 years)
Discount Direct and Cost Club
Small Business Ownership (1 year)
Boardroom Golf
REFERENCES
Captain Peter Martin
Yacht: M/Y 130’ Westport
Name: “Arioso”
Mobile: 954 415 0274
Email:
Reference from owner, captain and charter manager on request.
Captain Racso Bustamante
Yacht: M/Y 123’ Heesen
Name: “Totally Nuts”
Contact details on request. / Bruce Gorton
Bergamo Group of Companies
Yacht: Fountaine Pajot 43’ Catamaran
Name: “Alderbaran”
Contact details on request.
Captain Sheddon Filday
Yacht: M/Y 75’ Marlow explorer
Name: “Mon Amie”
Contact details on request.