Camron Heckrath

Ever since I was 9 years old I discovered my love for the ocean, I was then 19 when I decided to switch over from my Corporate Communications course to the deckhand course. Through the period of 4 months I completed all required courses and some additional courses to make me a suitable candidate to be out at sea. I then spent the next few months gathering some boat experience by freelancing on the yachts in the VNA waterfront harbor. Once i returned to Joburg I went into sales for the next year however I did not feel the same motivation and determination as I did when I was working on the boats, which brings me here where I am looking to pursue my dreams once again and find work on a cruise liner or a yacht.

I did the following for 11 yachts (will list them below) Stainless cleaning, General deck wash, Race boat prep, Stock take and Engine room clean

I have also detailed handover clean of new Leopard catamarans x 3 ( will be listed below)

Worked on 60m Motor yacht Kiara (prep for dry dock)

Here is a list of my qualifications :Tender Operations ;Elementary First Aid; Superyacht Deckhand Course; RYA Powerboat level 2; Marine Fire fighting; RYA PWC; SRC VHF Radio; STCW; PDSD; Course completion of Professional Yacht master training

Lastly a list of all boats ive worked on:

Jaluke, Bavaria 42; Gina, Princess 50; Barbie Too Bavaria 35; Nitro Cape 31; Vulcan Cape 31; Orion Cape 31; Uno, Custom House boat; Princess Margret, Princess 43; Leopard 45 sail new build; Leopard 53 power new build and Leopard 46 power new build.

Matric completion

Cyber Security

Python beginners course

Corporate communications (1 year)