Crew Profile
Captain: Nuno Tomas Leitao (44)
Throughout his life, Nuno has worked in a very technical and time pressured industry, whilst consistently delivering a high standard of product and service. He is sociable and a good communicator; he is naturally hard working and always happy to work independently on his own initiative. He speaks Portugese (native language), English and Spanish.
- Professional Scuba Diving – Portuguese Navy – 1989 / 1990
- Motorcycles Mechanics Institute – USA, Florida – 1991 / 1993
- Chief Engineering Motorcycles Road Racing – 1994 / 2006
- Last 6 Years Skippering Sailing Vessels Around the World – 50 000 miles
Marine Qualifications:
- MCA/RYA Yacht Master Ocean Sail (Commercially Endorsed)
- MCA/RYA Yacht Master Ocean Power (Commercially Endorsed)
- MCA/RYA STCW95 Basic Crew Training
- MCA/RYA Approved Engineering Certificate
- MCA Long Range Radio Certificate with Satellite endorsement
- MCA Proficiency in Medical First Aid Aboard Ship
- MCA Ship Security Officer
- RYA Small Craft Radar Course
- RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
Ocean and Seas Experience:
- 2007 – English Channel, Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea, Suez Channel, Red Sea, Atlantic Ocean
- 2008 – Caribbean Sea, Panama Channel, Pacific Ocean
- 2009 – Tasman Sea, Pacific Ocean, Coral Sea, Torres Strait, Gulf of Carpentaria, Arafura Sea, Timor Sea, Java Sea, Strait of Malacca,
- 2010 – Andaman Sea, Mediterranean Sea
- 2011 – Mediterranean Sea
- 2012 – Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean Sea
Sailing Experience:
- 1990/2007 – Skippering Sailing Yachts From Portugal to the Mediterranean sizes between 35ft to 70 ft
- 2007/2008 – Skippering Sailing Yacht Jeanneau 50ft – FARAWAY Around the World ARC Rally Double hand
- 2008/2010 – Captain Sailing Yacht Southern Wind Farr 72ft–FAR OUT Pacific - Oceania - Asia
- 2009 – Super Yacht Rendezvous Race Phuket Thailaand – SY Thalia 160ft
- 2010 - Captain Sailing Yacht Baltic 64 ft – Nireas
- 2011 - Captain Sailing Yacht Wally 83 ft – Mr Gecko
- 2012 - Captain Sailing Yacht Wally 83 ft – Wally One
- 2013 – Captain Sailing Yacht Wally 83 ft – Wally One
Power Boats & Water Sports Experience:
- 1976 / 2008 – Spear Fishing
- 1986 / 1988 – 5 Times Portuguese Rowing Champion
- 1989 / 1990 – Portuguese Navy, Scuba Diving Force
- 1990 – Professional Scuba Diving License
- 1990 – Coastal Skipper and VHF Radio Operator category A
- 1990 / 2007 -Skippering Power Yacht
- 30 years experience on Ribs Boats any size
- Surfing, Swimming, Water Ski, and Fishing as Hobbies
- 2007 / 2008 – MY Kingdom 5KR – Master Diver and Water Sports
Chef: Malgorzata Sliwa (25)
Previous yachts: NIREAS (S/Y 64ft) – for 8 years
Sail and work experience: she has always loved travelling and the sea. With a background in gastronomy, she spent many years in restaurant kitchens having the best possible training for the tasks this job entails. She has worked on board in the same private sailing yacht for many years.
Cruised Waters: Mediterranean Sea (France, Italy, Spain, Greece and Turkey)
Licenses & Certificates:
STCW Training – STCW
Advanced Fire Fighting Training – STCW Safety
and Survival Training – Food Hygiene & Safety
Certificate.
Education: Master of Tourism and Recreation specializing in the Hotel Industry
Languages: Polish native. Good knowledge of English and Italian
Hobbies: Music, Fashion, Reading, Travelling, Gastronomy
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