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Kyle Blamey


CHARTER AND DELIVERY SKIPPER - INDONESIA
This is the main factor that sets us apart from our competition and allows us to deliver a specialist business consultancy service.
RESPONSIBILITY:
SKIPPER
EXPERIENCE:
8 Years
LOCATION:
Indonesia

About Kyle

With over 8 years of experience in yachting (motor and sail yachts), I aim to utilize my expertise in navigation, engineering, and solo sailing. I am equipped with Yachtmaster Ocean qualifications, AEC 1 & 2 certifications, and a strong foundation in both yachting and water sports.

Notable Deliveries:

• April 2024 – Present: First Mate on M/Y The Journey (36m motor yacht) – Mediterranean

• January – March 2024: Captain on S/Y Endless Summer (60ft Catamaran) – South Africa to Grenada

• 2022: Bosun on M/Y DayBreak (146ft motor yacht)

• 2019 – 2021: First Mate on M/Y Ultra Vires (24m motor yacht) – Cruising Indonesia to Australia

• 2019: Captain/Owner of S/Y Jericho (30ft sailboat) – Sailed the USA West Coast to Hawaii

• 2018 – 2019: Bosun on M/Y Fourwishes (40m motor yacht) – San Francisco to Alaska and Mexico

• 2017 – 2018: Deck/Engineer on M/Y Daybreak (146ft motor yacht) – Caribbean and Bahamas

• 2017: Captain on S/Y Endless Summer – Durban to Seychelles

• 2017: First Mate on S/Y Talisker and S/Y Wynleigh – Monohulls for ocean crossings

OTHER EXPERIENCE
• 2022 – 2024: General Manager/Shareholder at Forest Gate Eco Estate, South Africa

• 2021: Maintenance Role at Shutuka Holdings (macadamia farm)

• 2012 – 2014: Dive Instructor and Water Sports Coordinator – Norwegian Cruise Lines

• 2014 – 2016: Dive Instructor/Water Sports Coordinator – Windstar Cruises

REFERENCES
Available upon request, including contacts for Scott Kidd, Matthew Branson, Timothy Kibodeaux, Richard Reville, Gary Ruger, Tiaan Vogel, Piet Scheepers, and Steve Browsea.

SKILLS & HOBBIES
• Mechanically minded with expertise in yacht maintenance

• Enjoys surfing, kiting, and fishing

Experience Highlights:

Qualifications: 

• RYA Yachtmaster Ocean (Commercially Endorsed)

• RYA Cruising Instructor

• SAMSA VHF DSC Short Range Radio

• RYA PWC Proficiency

• RYA Powerboat Level 2

• RYA Radar Certificate

• RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance

• MPT (AEC) 1 & 2

• PADI Dive Master

• STCW 95

• STCW PDSD

• South African Lifeguard (LIFEGUARD)

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“Something about Kyle.”