change email

deckhand-coverletter.tex

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
         Mr Robert E. Fry\\
         Oasis, Grapevine\\
         20 Rue des Casemates, Antibes\\
-        inbox@robertfry.xyz\\
+        robert.e.fry1@gmail.com\\
         +44 7982 300669\\
     \end{minipage}
 

deckhand.tex

@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
 
             \begin{tabularx}{\linewidth}{cX}
                 \faMobile* & +44 7982 300669 \\
-                \faEnvelope[regular] & inbox@robertfry.xyz \\
+                \faEnvelope[regular] & robert.e.fry1@gmail.com \\
                 \faGlobe & Antibes, France \\
                 \faIdCard & Full Driving Licence \\
                 \faCheckCircle & \textbf{Available Immediately} \\
@@ -69,11 +69,10 @@
         As an
             RYA Sailing Instructor
         with
-            % dinghy sailing endorsements, and
             three years teaching experience,
+            regularly handling softshell outboard boats in all weather conditions,
         I can
-            lead safe and fun dinghy sailing activities,
+            lead safe and fun dinghy sailing activities.
-            and competently drive and dock powerboats.
         %
         With a
             lifetime of sailing a 29ft Westerly Merlin on The Solent,
@@ -97,10 +96,6 @@
             woodworking,
             and general upkeep.
 
-        % RYA Dinghy Instructor with experience leading structured sailing lessons and operating safety/powerboats (Powerboat Level 2). Competent deckhand with practical seamanship including line handling, anchoring, mooring, and pilotage, developed through extensive sailing in the Solent and supported by RYA Day Skipper. Confident handling and skippering of small yachts. Experienced in winter maintenance and refit work, including antifouling, varnishing, painting, and general upkeep.
-
-        % As an RYA Dinghy Instructor, I can lead structured sailing lessons and safely operate powerboats (Powerboat Level 2). I can work as a competent deckhand, carrying out core seamanship tasks including line handling, anchoring, mooring, and pilotage, developed through extensive sailing in the Solent. I can also skipper small yachts with confidence (RYA Day Skipper). In addition, I can support winter maintenance and refit work, including antifouling, varnishing, painting, and general upkeep.
-
         % How am I interesting?
         %
         I have
@@ -119,8 +114,6 @@
             in Chichester Harbour.
         %
 
-        % Background in software engineering, developing real-time navigation and combat management systems for the Royal Navy. Combines technical problem-solving and attention to detail with hands-on maritime work. Active competitive sailor, racing an RS 700, demonstrating performance focus and resilience. Holds a Master of Mathematics (MMath, distinction), indicating strong analytical capability.
-
         % What do I want?
         %
         I became
@@ -137,17 +130,6 @@
         where I can
             achieve the Yachtmaster Offshore exam
             and a commercial certification.
-
-        % Pursuing a long-term maritime career following experience as sole skipper of a Sun Odyssey 439 charter. Seeking deckhand roles that provide sea time, responsibility, and continued skills development. Working toward RYA Yachtmaster certification and progression to Master <200GT (commercially endorsed).
-
-    % \hrule
-
-    %     I'm an RYA Sailing Instructor with three years experience leading safe and fun dinghy sailing lessons from an outboard RIB safetyboat, giving me practical experience with powerboat handling, mooring, and coming alongside moving sailing dinghies.
-    %     I've developed my seamanship skills from a lifelong history of sailing a 29ft Westerly Merlin in The Solent, including solo passages and club races, giving me proficiency with ropework, chartwork, sail handling, and onboard safety.
-    %     I became determined 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 Greece.
-
-    %     Previously employed as a Software Engineer, I developed a strong attention to detail and problem solving skills, backed up by a Master of Mathematics (MMath, distinction).
-    %     Outside of working, I enjoy racing my RS 700 in Chichester Harbour, exploring the local historical sites, and evening cooking.
     }
 
     \ResumeSection{Skills}
@@ -160,7 +142,7 @@
             \item Anchoring \& Mooring
             \item Passage \& Pilotage
             \item Woodworking
-            \item Painting
+            \item Varnishing
             \item Antifouling
             \item Copper Coating
             \item Fibreglass Repairs
@@ -223,7 +205,7 @@
 
         \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 electrical work, antifouling, copper coating, mast lifting, and spectator crowd control.
+        \item Practical experience with off-season maintenance, including electrical work, varnishing, antifouling, copper coating, mast lifting, and spectator crowd control.
 
     \end{itemize}
 
@@ -351,30 +333,34 @@
 
     \ResumeSection{Referees}
 
-    \begin{multicols}{2}
+    % use paracol because emma's email is too long
+    \columnratio{0.39,0.30,0.30}
+    \begin{paracol}{3}
 
         \ResumeReferee[
             name={Emma Robertson},
-            position={Junior and Youth Coordinator, ESSC},
+            position={Youth Coordinator, ESSC},
             phone={+44 7748 644481},
-            % email={junior@emsworthslippersc.org.uk},
+            email={rc.sailing@emsworthslippersc.org.uk},
         ]
+        \switchcolumn
 
         \ResumeReferee[
             name={Austin Eszcori},
-            position={Chief Officer - M/Y Metsuyan IV},
+            position={Chief Officer, M/Y Metsuyan IV},
             phone={+44 7500 700371},
+            email={austinezcori@gmail.com},
         ]
+        \switchcolumn
 
-        % \ResumeReferee[
+        \ResumeReferee[
-        %     name={BAE Systems},
+            name={Matt Stevens},
-        %     position={Contact BAE Systems},
+            position={Owner of Emscom},
-        %     website={https://www.baesystems.com/en/contact},
+            phone={+44 1243 887757},
-        % ]
+            email={matt@emscom.co.uk},
+        ]
+        \switchcolumn
 
-    \end{multicols}
+    \end{paracol}
-
-    % \vfill\hfill
-    % \qrcode[height=\qrsize,level=Q]{https://cloud.robertfry.xyz/s/DeckhandCV}
 
 \end{document}