Experienced Yatchmaster Deckhand

Providing professional deckhand services for luxurious yachts. Contacte me now for an unforgettable yachting experience.

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About Lucas Lopes

Highly motivated oceanographer with a passion for the sea, seeking a Deckhand position on an SY or MY.

Lived on a southern Brazil island for five years running a social-environmental business, demonstrating adaptability and resourcefulness.

Experienced sailor and divemaster (1000+ dives) with strong water-based skills, from photographing and guiding divers to underwater marine farm maintenance. Eager to learn from experienced crew and contribute to a successful yachting operation.

Skills

Experienced and qualified diver
Navigation under sail & power
Coastal navigation w/ nautical chart
Docking, mooring
Tender driving
Solid knowledge about ocean circulation, metereology, ocean conservation
Strong background in boat maintenance
Water sports
Underwater photography

English
Spanish
Portuguese

Languages

Work Experience

Day tours alongside Baía da Ilha Grande, Rio de Janeiro in plenty of differents touristic sites in a 25ft fiberglass boat w/ 115HP outboard, up to 12 passengers.

2024 Marulhão - Tourism boat

Divemaster and Deckhand at a scuba diving agency in Brazil. Performed duties such as preparing dive equipment, maintaining the deck, operating tenders, anchoring and mooring procedures and assisting customers.

2023-2024 Frezza Dive Center

Day Skipper

Divemaster & Deckhand

2019-2024 Marulho - Impact Business

CFO & Cofunder

As a social entrepreneur, I co-founded Marulho, a sustainable brand in Brazil that intercepts discarded fishing nets and transforms them into sustainable bags and accessories, preventing further ocean pollution. With a successful team in place, I'm now pursuing my lifelong passion for a seafaring career.

2020-2022 Mariculture Laboratory

Aquaculture technician

Worked part-time in a university-run laboratory, performing tasks such as installing water treatment systems, performing maintainence duties in marine farms, collecting animals in the open ocean for research, handling and reproducing living organisms.

2020-2022 Eco-Reef Ornamentais Marinhos

Aquaculture Technician & Sales Cordinator

Played a key role in establishing the largest marine ornamental fish company in Brazil. Successfully managed laboratory operations during the startup phase and later transitioned into a sales coordinator role, where I developed market entry strategies.

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