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Yacht Delivery & Crew Work

Sean Thompson

I am available for temporary work and delivery crew work. See my experience below, and get in touch for availability and rates.

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Delivery & Race Crew

Agave

80ft Gunboat

Delivery crew - Tahiti to Fiji

S/Y Radiance

37m sloop

Race crew - bow team, Squadron Weekend, New Zealand

S/Y Kawil

34m sloop

Race crew - bow team, Bay of Islands Race Week

S/Y Sojourn

13m Beneteau

Delivery crew - New Zealand to Fiji

S/Y Silvertip

110ft sloop

Delivery crew - Fiji to New Zealand

S/Y Missy

100ft sloop

Delivery crew - Atlantic crossing, Palma to Antigua

S/Y Samurai

144ft schooner

Delivery crew - Mediterranean

S/Y Wired

52ft race yacht

Delivery crew - Fiji to New Zealand

Full Time Roles

2017

S/Y Twizzle

58m Royal Huisman · Second Engineer

I joined as second engineer and sailed from Spain to New Zealand, spending five months cruising the Pacific. Alongside my engineering role, I held watches and assisted on dive trips. On arrival in New Zealand, we undertook a significant shipyard period.

Nov 2016 - Oct 2017

S/Y Shamrock V

J-Class · Bosun & Relief Engineer

I joined Shamrock V as bosun and watch leader. We completed a major yard period and multiple passages around the Caribbean and Mediterranean. We also competed in the St Barths Bucket and the J-Class Regatta in Bermuda for the America’s Cup. I assisted the engineer during maintenance periods and provided relief when required.

2014 - 2016

S/Y Mari-Cha III

45m Performance Ketch · Deckhand

I completed over 10,000 sailing miles through the Mediterranean, two Atlantic crossings, the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. I gained extensive experience in driving, sail handling under big loads and navigation. Mari-Cha was always sailed for performance and only motored when needed.

2012 - 2014

S/Y Tiara

54m Sloop · Deckhand

I joined Tiara as a deckhand, completing multiple passages through the Mediterranean as well as two major shipyard periods.

Tickets & Qualifications

  • AEC (Approved Engine Course)
  • New Zealand Licensed Plumber
  • Yacht Master Ocean (200GT)
  • STCW10 Basic Safety Training
  • RYA Powerboat Level II
  • MROC (Marine Radio Operators Certificate)

Get in touch about your next trip.