HI! I'M

I work in the Yacht Industry

Captain
Chase Boat Captain
Deck Team Leader
Water Sports Instructor

32 years old (22 July 1992), Brazilian, Single

Passports: Italian (EU) & Brazilian

WhatsApp No: +55 51 98205 5700

Mobile No: +34 656 629 128

Email Address: hello.rodrigoperna@gmail.com

Rodrigo
Perna
Araujo

Sail Yacht A - Trieste, Italy

Sail Yacht A - Trieste, Italy

Sail Yacht A - Trieste, Italy

Objectives

I'm currently looking for a leadership role where I can bring together the experience I've gained over the past 8 years in charter operations, boat sales, and shipyard refits. Working across a wide range of yachts on temporary contracts has given me valuable insights into different operations and team dynamics.

Now, I’m ready to take the next step and grow in a long-term position that encourages learning and career development. I strongly believe that I can learn and adapt to any work environment or situation.

I’m passionate about being part of a motivated, open-minded crew that values collaboration and high standards. I enjoy working in hands-on, team-oriented environments and always bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a flexible attitude. I'm confident that my experience, personable approach, adaptability, and positive approach would make me a valuable addition to any crew focused on creating a supportive and professional atmosphere.

Qualifications

Certificates

. Yachtmaster OCEAN Sail & Motor

. ENG1

. Polishing Certificate (Polymer nanotechnology iCeramic)

. Power Boat Level 2

. STCW Basic + Ships Security Certificate

. Crisis Management & Human Behaviour

Languages

. Fluent: English, Portuguese, Spanish

. Conversational: Italian, German

Background

. Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Major in International Trade

. Professional Surf Instructor

. Professional Team Coach

Skills & Strengths

• Self-motivated and Strong leader
• Extremely Well-presented and Professional
• Calm and Agile
• Attention to detail

• Good with children and groups
• Positive Attitude

• Boat Management

• Strong background in Water sports

• Tender Driver

• Cooking, Bar Tending, Hospitality & Service skills

• Photography

• Communication

Excellent Health

Non-smoker, no drinking

Fully Vaccinated (Pfizer)

Watersports addicted

MSC Magnífica - Geiranger, Norway

Motor Yacht Brabus 7 - Cannes, France

Motor Yacht Balista - Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Motor Yacht ExplOcean II - Spain

Motor Yacht ExplOcean II - France

Motor Yacht ExplOcean II - Italy

Yacht Experience

M/Y ExplOcean II / Defiance I, 18.57m LOY Explorer Yacht's (Mediterranean Sea)

Captain

1 June 2024 – 1 June 2025

Experienced in managing private trips, week-long charters, and day charters, ensuring high-quality service and guest satisfaction. Skilled in making reservations and coordinating with agents and contractors across various Mediterranean ports. Provided operational support during boat shows, refits, and daily maintenance activities. Actively involved in yacht sales, including brokerage responsibilities, client relations, and facilitating smooth transactions. Successfully supported the sale of a vessel and was retained for a three-month handover period to train and assist the new owners. Highly engaged in onboarding and training new crew members, helping them settle into their roles and understand day-to-day operations on board.

S/Y Aquarius, 56m Royal Huisman (Palma de Mallorca)

Deckhand (temp)

21 September 2023 – 9 November 2023

Helped the engineers and deck team, cleaning and organizing bilges, yacht lockers, and the shipyard containers. Spray painting the anchor chain. Some carpentry jobs, full wash downs, line handling, docking, and assisting installation of sails.

M/Y Tango, 77m Feadship (Palma de Mallorca)

Deckhand (temp)

5 June 2023 – 21 September 2023

Deck team of 3 responsible for the maintenance of the decks. Tasks included spray painting, sanding teak, re-caulking, and full wash downs.

S/Y A, 143m Nobiskrug (Italy)

Deckhand/Yachtmaster

23 May 2022 – 23 October 2022

Responsible for the maintenance of the decks and sails. Tasks included full washdowns, teak decks cleaning with machines, line handling and docking, anchoring, crane operations, splicing, tender driving, and watch keeping. Airport runs driving important people and provisioning.

M/Y Coral Ocean, 73m Lürssen (Palma de Mallorca)

Deckhand (temp)

18 October 2021 – 30 Dec 2021

Prepared yacht after a 2-year refit. Painting, organizing, maintaining 4 decks, and watch keeping.

S/Y Maltese Falcon, 88m Perini Navi (Greece)

Deckhand (temp)

24 August 2021 – 28 September 2021

Hit the ground running, starting a charter on the first day and training to go up the 60m masts. responsible for tender driving with guests, watersports and toys (snorkeling, wakeboarding, SUP, jetskis ,seabobs, and inflatables). Sailing, maintenance of the decks, two parting decks, and polishing. Line handling, docking, anchoring, hydraulics operations, and watch keeping. Anchor and gangway watches.

M/Y Halo, 57m Feadship (Italy, France and Spain)

Deckhand (temp)

25 July 2021 – 19 August 2021

Private five week trip with the boss. Deck team of 5 crew. Intense start. Responsible for tender driving with guests, watersports and toys (snorkeling, wakeboarding, SUP, jetskis, seabobs, and inflatables). Maintenance of the decks, two parting decks, polishing. Line handling, docking, anchoring, hydraulics operations, and watch keeping. Anchor and gangway watches.

M/Y Balista, 47m Cantieri di Pisa (Spain, Italy and France)

Deckhand

11 May 2021 – 10 July 2021

Busy charter with a Deck team of 3 crew. Responsible for watersports and toys (snorkeling, wakeboarding, efoiling, SUP, jetskis seabobs and inflatables)Jet tender driving towing ski and wakeboard. Maintenance of the decks, two parting decks, polishing, re-caulking. Line handling, docking, bunkering, crane operations and watch keeping. Anchor and gangway watches.

M/Y RoMa, 62m Viareggio (Ibiza)

Deckhand (temp)

16 July 2019 – 04 August 2019

Deck team of 3 crew. Responsible for watersports and toys (diving, surfing, efoil board, SUP, jetskis ,seabobs and inflatables)Jet tender driving towing banana, couch, ski, wakeboard. Maintenance of the decks. Line handling and docking, crane operations and watch keeping. Nanny and taking care of kids. Photographer and video maker. Anchor and gangway watches.

M/Y Equanimity/ Tranquility, 92m Oceanco (Malaysia)

Deckhand

19 November 2018 – 1 May 2019

Deck team of 6 crew. Responsible for the maintenance of the decks. Tasks included full wash downs, two parting decks, re-caulking, line handling and docking, crane operations, tender driving, and watch keeping. I received polishing training (7 days) using Polymer nanotechnology iShine iCeramic products. Polished entire superstructure and worked aloft. The yacht was actively for sale, we prepared for Broker and Guest viewings with 24 hour notice. Contract ended due to the sale, and we handed over to the Owners' Team.

S/Y Svea, 43m J Class (Palma de Mallorca)

Deckhand (temp)

30 May - 31 August 2018

Onboard during a refit period in STP Shipyard. Tasks included bilge cleaning and painting. Wash downs and daily cleaning.

S/Y Lethantia, 44m Royal Huisman (Palma de Mallorca)

Deckhand (temp)

30 May - 31 August 2018

Wash down, teak clean with two part, polishing. Interior carpentry work and full wash downs.

Cruise Ship Magnifica, 294m MSC (Denmark to Argentina)

Shop Seller

26 August – 26 December 2017

Luxury goods salesman. Personal shopper for passengers. In charge of cargo control and inventories.

STP Shipyard - Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Motor Yacht Halo - Riposto, Italy

Fire Drill - Langkawi, Malaysia

Land
Based Work Experience

Perna Distributors LTDA - Representative

January 2016 - July 2017

Luxury clothing brand working as a Commercial Sales representative. Source prospective clients, negotiate and manage client contracts.

Luxton Real Estate - Luxury Real Estate Agent

March 2014 - January 2016

Real Estate sales agent for commercial and residential property and land. Duties included team training and build client relationships.

Sports

. Sponsored Free Surfer

. EFoiling

. Wing Foiling

. Wake Boarding

. Sailing

. Fishing

. Diving

. Yoga

. Exploring

E-foiling - Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Surfing - Florianópolis, Brazil