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Tristan Zinhard Professional MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Master & Technical Manager
What I am looking for:
Seeking a permanent or rotational Command, long-range delivery, or high-end charter contract on premium multihulls, sailing yachts, or motor vessels. Fully available for worldwide mobilization out of the Canary Islands.
What I bring to your vessel:
Command Profile: Elite, active MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Master with over 100,000 NM of logged command across the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and High-Risk Areas (Red Sea).
Technical & Engineering Autonomy: Armed with MCA Approved Engine Course 1 & 2 (AEC) certifications. Expert in advanced troubleshooting of marine electrical grids (Victron power systems), direct-drive diesel plants, and complex hydraulics, guaranteeing total technical self-sufficiency and zero charter downtime.
Asset Management Baseline: Background as a qualified Marine Surveyor and PhD in Business Administration. I treat your yacht as a high-value asset, expertly managing shipyard refits, contractor timelines, and preventative maintenance schedules.
Onboard Vibe & Presentation: Quiet, composed, and highly professional presence. I enforce absolute discretion, a calm onboard environment, and maintain luxury presentation standards at all times.
Bilingual German/Spanish, fluent English. Zero alcohol, non-smoker, no tattoos. Ready for immediate deployment.
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ROLE TARGETS: Yacht Delivery Captain, Catamaran Skipper, Commercial Delivery Master, Rotational Yacht Captain, Relief Captain, Marine Surveyor Canary Islands, Court Expert Spain, Yacht Manager.
REGULATORY TAGS: RYA MCA Yachtmaster Ocean 200 GT Commercial Endorsement, DGMM Patrón Profesional PPER, Capitán de Yate, STCW Medical Care Advanced, GMDSS GOC, ECDIS, EDH, HELM, ENG1, UK Flag, Spanish Flag.
TECHNICAL SPECS: Multihull maneuvering, twin-screw displacement, solar-electric propulsion, Silent Yachts, Lagoon Catamarans, Damen FCS, Victron Energy systems, marine electrical diagnostics, AEC1, AEC2 engineering.
GEOGRAPHIC PROFILE: Canary Islands base, Las Palmas LPA, Lisbon LIS, Western Mediterranean, Gibraltar, Atlantic Ocean transits, Caribbean routing, British Virgin Islands BVI Tortola, High-Risk Area HRA corridor transit experience.
TRAITS: Bilingual German Spanish, fluent English, non-smoker, zero alcohol, no tattoos, PhD Business Administration, SOMWS member, Perito Judicial.
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Working as a deckhand under Captain Tristan Zinhard
Working as a deckhand under Captain Tristan Zinhard aboard Windora was a transformative experience for my maritime career. Tristan is a commanding presence who runs a tight, disciplined, and exceptionally safe ship, but his greatest asset to a crew is his passion for instructing. From day one, he took an active role in my professional development, conducting hands-on training in hull machinery, corrosion mitigation, structural integrity assessments, and advanced deck operations. He possesses a rare teaching ability, translating complex mechanical and meteorological concepts into clear, actionable logic on deck, even during high-stress situations. Tristan expects precision in watchkeeping and maintenance, but he gives you the exact tools and knowledge to achieve it. As a delivery captain, his deep technical expertise guarantees the vessel is cared for like his own, and his leadership ensures the crew operates at peak efficiency. I would sign onto any transit under his command without hesitation.
26th May 2026