Résumé
Personal Details
- Name: Harvey Porter
- Age: 23 (18/02/2002)
- Nationality: British
- ENG 1 Medical: Expires – 17/05/26
- Phone Number: Click Here For Contact
- Current Location: Antibes, France
Profile
My passion for the sea began at an early age with sailing Lasers in the UK. I then gained further experience abroad
where I learnt how to operate powerboats in Florida on a Grady White Seafarer 228. Over the years, I have expanded
my hands-on-experience, from small boats to larger vessels. This progression ultimately led me to study Yacht Design
at university, graduating with honours, resulting in an in depth understanding of boat construction and composite
materials. I would describe myself as a dependable team player with strong problem-solving skills, combined with a
keen eye for detail. I consider myself an empathetic and thoughtful individual who takes pride in the ability to
communicate effectively as well as follow instructions. I am fully committed and have a contagious appetite for
success. I aspire to build a successful career in yachting, working towards my Yachtmaster qualification.
Qualifications, Training and Experience
- ENG1 Medical (Exp. 17/05/26)
- STCW 2010 (Exp. 16/06/29)
- RYA Competent Crew Course
- RYA Powerboat Level 2 (ICC)
- RYA PWC
- Proficiency in Security Awareness
- Proficiency in Designated Security Duties
- RYA VHF Radio
- Flying Fish Superyacht Deckhand course
– Ropework & Splicing
– Practical Deckhand skills
– Seamanship course
– Washdown and Boat Repairs
- RYA Dinghy Sailing Stage 4
- RYA Windsurfing Stage 3
- BEng (Hons) Yacht Design and Production
Yachting experience
Apr 2025 - Cannes, France
Day Work
40m M/Y - Anya
I undertook a range of deck maintenance duties over four days, including two spent scrubbing teak decks using Oxalic acid with scrubbing brushes and a Karcher floor cleaning machine. A further two days were dedicated to a full washdown of the yacht, including soap and water wash, wet polish of stainless steel and ensuring glass was polished and streak-free.
aUG 2024 & jUNE 2022 - cROATIA
FIRST MATE TO CAPTAIN
BAVARIA C46
During a one-week sailing trip out of Zadar and a two-week round trip along the Croatian coast (Split to Dubrovnik), I assisted the captain with various duties to ensure smooth operations. My responsibilities included: aiding in passage planning and chart review to determine safe navigation routes and anchorages for overnight stops; mooring to buoys, docking the yacht, and ensuring fenders were properly positioned; preparing and lifting the sails, ensuring sheets and lines were appropriately in position for both sail and motor passages; helming the yacht for long periods of time; transporting guests to and from the shore; general boat maintenance, ensuring the vessel was in optimal condition throughout the trips.
Mar 2008 – Apr 2019 – Florida
Crew Mate
Grady White Seafarer 228
During family visits to the Southwest coast of Florida, I regularly took the helm of my grandfather’s boat, using the chart plotter, navigating to remote beaches and islands, game fishing and docking. I also sailed a Sunfish dinghy in Matlacha Pass, gaining a further understanding of tides and wind. Additionally, I operated a small outboard boat through the mangroves, navigating shallow waterways and fishing for Red Snapper, Pompano, and sharks.
Further Maritime Experience
Sep 2021 - June 2024
Yacht Design & Production: Undergraduate Student
Solent University
Within my university degree I studied the following relevant modules:
Marine Materials and Production Technology – based in the composite workshop, learning the process of laying up composite fibres such as Chop Strand Mat, Double Biaxial cloth, Carbon Fibre and many others. Delved further into composite and metal construction, marine paint technology, epoxy and gelcoat systems, and more advanced procedures for testing materials.
Naval Architecture – studying the stability of vessels; small angle and large angle stability, paired with Computer Aided Design and analysis of data taken from related problems and experiments.
Applied Marine Systems – gathered knowledge on systems such as: propulsion and how they operate, in more detail; propellers parameters and how to select the appropriate ones; fluid mechanics and piping systems; HVAC systems and finally, fire and manoeuvrability systems.
Yacht Surveying – tracing back problems to their origin. Appreciation of long-term issues and weaknesses associated with wood, FRP, steel and aluminium structures together with material specific fault types, methods of diagnosis and identification and rectification techniques.
June 2024
Work Experience
Ancasta International Boat Sales
Working alongside the Brokerage Team, I learnt the fundamentals of yacht broking and how their day-to-day operations work. Furthermore, I had conversations with the New Boat Sales Brand Managers, such as: Beneteau, Prestige and Protector where I had insight to the process of ordering new boats as well as how to manage clients.
July 2017
Work Experience
Fox's Marina & Boatyard
I assisted the engineering team in the restoration of yachts, moving yachts in and out of the water as well as around the yard in a safe and controlled manner. Moreover, I assisted in general boat maintenance including removing and reapplying antifouling, polishing, propeller maintenance and changing of anodes.
Work Experience
Dec 2024 – Feb 2025
Sign Erector
Countrywide Signs
Erecting, changing over and removing advertisement and housing boards for Estate Agents and advertisers in the local area.
JAN 2019 – JAN 2024
RETAIL PARTNER
WAITROSE & PARTNERS
My main role was re-stocking of shelves and ensuring that our customer service was always up to the highest standards. During peak seasonal times, I would often lead a small team of partners in the fruit and vegetable department where I would plan how the team could work the most efficiently and effectively.
SEPT 2017 – DEC 2018
Assistant Automotive Technician
L WHITEHEAD & SONS
Alongside full-time education, on a Saturday morning I was involved with valeting cars, assisting in fitting new tyres and servicing as well as learning about the engine mechanics of cars. The garage specialised in bodywork repairs and I would help by sanding down wings, bumpers, etc. using powered polishing tools to finish the work.
Hobbies and interests
In my spare time, I am a very keen sportsman, playing/coaching rugby at club level as well as judo (Brown Belt). At university, I was Club President of Solent University’s Rugby Club. In the Summer, I enjoy sailing, windsurfing, fishing and golf; and in the Winter, I love to go skiing. I really enjoy collaborative sporting activities, playing hard and then relaxing afterwards with friends. Being an energetic individual, I would add that maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle is a goal I always try to achieve.
References
Professional and Character References will be supplied upon request