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Jaydon
van Gend

Advanced Yachtmaster Coastal | Deck Crew

RYA/MCA qualified. Job-ready. Let's go.

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Built for the Ocean

20-year-old South African with serious maritime chops and sharp navigational judgement. Jaydon lives for the ocean, wildlife, and adventure — backed by real-world experience both on the water and in the field.

Driven, adaptable, and always reliable when it counts. He's here to grow, contribute, and make an impact in the superyacht world. Maritime certs, hospitality skills, and wildlife training? That's a rare combo.

20
Years Old
8+
Certifications
2
Languages
SA
South Africa
Full Name Jaydon van Gend
Age 20 years old
Nationality South African
Languages English & Afrikaans (fluent)
Location Pretoria, South Africa
Availability Worldwide — Immediate
Position Deck Crew / Deckhand

Qualified & Endorsed

RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal (Commercially Endorsed)

STCW 2010 Basic Training & PDSD

RYA Powerboat Level 2 & PWC

RYA Day Skipper (Theory & Practical) & Competent Crew

Superyacht Deckhand Course & Superyacht Tender Operator

RYA VHF Radio, Diesel Engine & Radar

RYA Professional Practices & Responsibilities (PPR)

Offshore Mileage Builder

What I Bring

Tender Operations

Certified operator — PB2 & PWC qualified

Navigation & Vessel Knowledge

Strong seamanship and coastal navigation

Safety First

STCW trained — high standards at all times

Team & Project Management

Leadership, coordination and getting things done

Hospitality & Service

Trained barman with solid guest-facing skills

Media & Photography

Visual content creation and media production

Budgeting & Cost Analysis

Financial planning and cost management

Beyond the Deck

NQF 4

Tourism & Tourist Guiding

Qualified to run guided experiences across cultural, natural, and wildlife environments. A massive asset for superyacht excursions — professional knowledge of destinations, wildlife, and storytelling that elevates every charter.

NQF 5

Animal Nutrition & Health

Hands-on training at Toerbroers Rhino Campus — rhino rehabilitation, K9 handling, and wildlife management fieldwork with a vet. Shows discipline, grit, and a deep respect for the natural world.

See Me in Action

A glimpse into life on the water. From deck operations to tender handling — this is what I'm built for.

Languages

English Fluent
Afrikaans Fluent

Hobbies & Interests

Fishing Water Sports Hunting Golf Off-road Bike Riding History

Let's Talk

Got a position or want to know more? Reach out — I'd love to hear about it.

Location
Pretoria, South Africa