Completed Jobs
A long offshore delivery from South Africa across the Atlantic to the British Virgin Islands — handling sailing, engine, generator, rigging, water maker maintenance, and electrical troubleshooting throughout the crossing, alongside training the rest of the crew along the way. Completed this route twice.
"Jan is an excellent sailor... his presence aboard took a lot of pressure off me, and he is wholly capable of skippering the entire voyage himself."
— Jose Goncalves, RYA Yachtmaster, professional reference"I would not hesitate having him on board again."
— Gary Dainton, Saxon Yacht Delivery, professional referenceDetails and photos coming soon.
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First mate on the delivery of "Sweet Pea," a Fountaine Pajot Ipanema 58 — preparing and maintaining the vessel before departure, standing solo watches, running daily operations underway, and preparing the boat for handover on arrival.
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Three years as lead instructor and skipper, teaching sailing at every level — from complete beginners to advanced sailors — while keeping safety, clear communication, and steady judgement at the center of every session.
"His instruction is clear, engaging, and confidence-building... safety has always been at the core of his approach."
— Hayley Ceruti, Director, Atlantic Yachting, professional reference
Freelance instructor teaching RYA courses up to Yachtmaster Offshore level, skippering mile-building trips along the Cape Agulhas to Langebaan route.
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Instructed RYA courses up to Yachtmaster Offshore level and skippered mile-building trips and charters, while overseeing the maintenance, safety, and compliance of the school's fleet.
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A full hurricane season based in Grenada, overseeing maintenance, upgrades, and care across a 16-boat charter fleet — leading a maintenance crew of three through breakdowns, servicing, and haul-out work.
"Jan is a true leader, leading by example... he is the first in and the last out, takes pride in his work, and every task was achieved better than expected."
— Gavin Le Roux, Technical Services Manager, Dream Caribbean Blue, professional reference
Skippered a Bali 5.4 catamaran across multiple legs through the Eastern Caribbean — preparing the vessel and crew for each passage, standing solo watches, and handling the daily running and upkeep of the boat throughout.
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