From 07068dc713582516256f9bfdac296eb5c0a3c748 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Robert Fry Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:01:03 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] fixes and rewording --- deckhand.tex | 16 ++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/deckhand.tex b/deckhand.tex index b9c994c..1be38f8 100644 --- a/deckhand.tex +++ b/deckhand.tex @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ \raggedcolumns \makeatletter\newcommand{\expires}[1]{ - \itshape (exp. #1) + {\itshape (exp. #1)} }\makeatother \begin{document} @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ & British - UK Passport \\ & Non-Smoker \\ & No Tattoos \\ - & \textcolor{orange}{Quiet Sleeper} \\ + & Quiet Sleeper \\ & ENG1 \expires{2027} \\ \end{tabularx} @@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ \ResumeSection{About Me} As an RYA Dinghy Instructor with three years experience in teaching children and young adults, I bring a wealth of safe and fun activities that leave a lasting impression on guests. - With an extensive lifelong history of sailing a 29ft Westerly Merlin in the Solent, crew and solo skipper, cruising and club racing, I've developed my seamanship skills. + With an extensive lifelong history of sailing a 29ft Westerly Merlin in the Solent, solo skipper and crew, club racing and cruising, I've developed my seamanship skills. I realised I wanted to pursue a hands-on maritime career when approached by Sussex University Sailing Club to be their sole skipper, chartering a 44ft Sun Odyssey 439 in Athena, Greece. \ResumeSection{Qualifications} @@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ \begin{itemize} \item Three years dedicating every weekend as a Dinghy Instructor for the Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club. - \item Taught all ages and abilities, from novice up to RYA Stage 4 and racing in conditions up to moderate F4. + \item Taught all ages and abilities, from novice up to RYA Stage 4 and racing, in conditions up to moderate F4. \item Took initiative with asset maintenance and proactive safety (e.g. foam boom padding, line replacement). \end{itemize} @@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ \begin{itemize} \item Extensive experience sailing a 29ft Westerly Merlin in The Solent, logging 630{\footnotesize NM} and 8 night hours last year, including solo passages and inter-club racing. - \item Practical experience with off-season maintenance, including \emph{woodworking}, \emph{varnishing}, \emph{painting}, \emph{antifouling}, \emph{copper coating}, \emph{mast lifting}, and \textcolor{orange}{spectator \emph{crowd control}}. + \item Practical experience with off-season maintenance, including \emph{woodworking}, \emph{varnishing}, \emph{painting}, \emph{antifouling}, \emph{copper coating}, \emph{mast lifting}, and spectator \emph{crowd control}. \end{itemize} \ResumeHistory{Sole Charter Skipper} @@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ ] \begin{itemize} - \item I bought and repaired an RS 700 skiff to race condition, including \emph{fibreglass repairs}, \emph{mast riveting}, and \emph{line and block replacement}. I now compete against the local sailing clubs in Chichester Harbour. + \item I repaired an RS 700 skiff to race condition, including \emph{fibreglass repairs}, \emph{mast riveting}, and \emph{line and block replacement}. I now compete against the local sailing clubs in Chichester Harbour. \end{itemize} \ResumeHistory{Director of Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club} @@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ \begin{itemize} \item Twice voted as committee member and director of the Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club Ltd. % demonstrating my responsibility and commitment to the local sailing community. - \item Responsible for sailing sub-committee minute taking, and an additional point of contact for members. + \item Responsible for sailing sub-committee minute taking, and providing a point of contact for members. \end{itemize} \ResumeSection{Skills} @@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ \begin{multicols}{4} \begin{itemize} \item Dinghy Instructor - \item \textcolor{orange}{Tender Driving} + \item Tender Driving \item Line Handling \item Anchoring \& Mooring \item Passage \& Pilotage