From 99ab5d6903e95a7142dd3f09c280fc6542debe82 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Robert Fry Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:33:16 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] rewording --- deckhand.tex | 19 +++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/deckhand.tex b/deckhand.tex index 05ca8e6..96922fc 100644 --- a/deckhand.tex +++ b/deckhand.tex @@ -69,8 +69,7 @@ \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. - I race an RS 700 on weekends in Chichester Harbour, demonstrating my advanced sail handling and quick decision making. - With an extensive history of sailing a Westerly Merlin in the Solent, I've developed my seamanship skills logging 630nm last year. + 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. 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} @@ -107,13 +106,15 @@ ] \begin{itemize} - \item Three years dedicating every weekend volunteering my expertise as a Dinghy Instructor for the Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club, teaching all ages and abilities up to RYA Stage 4 and racing in conditions up to moderate F4. Took initiative with asset maintenance and proactive safety. + \item Three years dedicating my expertise every weekend as a Dinghy Instructor for the Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club, teaching all ages and abilities up to RYA Stage 4 and racing in conditions up to moderate F4. + \item Took initiative with asset maintenance and proactive safety. \end{itemize} \ResumeHistory{Sailing in The Solent} \begin{itemize} - \item Extensive experience sailing a Westerly Merlin in The Solent, logging 630{\footnotesize NM} and 8 night hours last year, including solo passages. Practical experience with off-season maintenance, including \emph{woodworking}, \emph{varnishing}, \emph{painting}, \emph{antifouling}, \emph{copper coating}, \emph{mast lifting}, and \textcolor{orange}{\emph{crowd control}}. + \item Extensive experience sailing a 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}{\emph{crowd control}}. \end{itemize} \ResumeHistory{Sole Charter Skipper} @@ -123,7 +124,8 @@ ] \begin{itemize} - \item Sole skipper for Sussex University Sailing Club, chartering a Sun Odyssey 439 in Athena, Greece. Responsible for daily yacht handling, \emph{guest safety}, \emph{stern-to mooring}, \emph{anchoring}, \emph{line handling}, \emph{passage} and \emph{pilotage}. + \item Sole skipper for Sussex University Sailing Club, chartering a 44ft Sun Odyssey 439 in Athena, Greece. + \item Responsible for daily yacht handling, \emph{guest safety}, \emph{mooring}, \emph{anchoring}, \emph{passage}, and \emph{pilotage}. \end{itemize} \ResumeHistory{RS 700 Racing} @@ -216,7 +218,12 @@ \ResumeSection{Hobbies} - I enjoy walking and exploring the local historical sites, having visited almost every National Heritage site in Hampshire, UK. I also enjoy cooking at home, and watching SailGP after seeing it live in Portsmouth 2025. + \begin{itemize} + \item Racing my RS 700 on weekends in Chichester Harbour. + \item Watching SailGP, after seeing it live in Portsmouth 2025. + \item Walking and exploring local historical sites, having visited almost every National Heritage site in Hampshire. + \item Cooking at home. + \end{itemize} \ResumeSection{Referees}