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Chevon Griffiths

@chevongriffiths

Yacht captain and deckhand in private superyacht and charter operations, independently operating a chase boat and managing guest transfers.

South Africa

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In 2026, I independently operated a Boston Whaler Outrage chase boat for a 46.5m private motor yacht in the Mediterranean, handling guest transfers, watersports, navigation and docking. I also supported guest operations and daily logistics, while carrying out yacht preparation and deck upkeep.

Before that, I skippered weekly international charters between Split and Dubrovnik aboard a Beneteau Oceanis 48, managing vessel operation, maintenance and guest experience. My earlier work includes coordinating emergencies at Whistler Ski School, developing software solutions at Itemate Solutions, and knowledge management and web work at SouthSouthNorth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Emergency Coordinator

Whistler Ski School

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Coordinated emergency responses for children's ski programmes, prioritising safety and continuity of operations. Monitored safety protocols across multiple ski areas and age groups, liaising with ski patrol, supervisors, instructors and parents.

Coordination Communication Skills Leadership Emergency Response Safety Procedures

Business Analyst & Software Engineer

Itemate Solutions

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Collaborated directly with clients, notably MTN Africa, ensuring seamless communication and alignment of project objectives with client needs. Played a pivotal role in designing and developing Angular-based software solutions and Point-of-Sale (POS) systems customized to meet client demands.

Angular Point of Sale Jira Confluence Bitbucket Sourcetree Data Analysis Reporting Client Collaboration

Knowledge & Marketing Manager

SouthSouthNorth

Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 (3 years)

Led marketing, communications and knowledge management for international and regional projects at a climate change consultancy. Developed and implemented the new Knowledge Management Strategy, managed websites and social media, and coordinated events.

Marketing Communication Skills Knowledge Management Web Development Social Media Event Coordination Content Creation Editing

Chase Boat Captain / Deckhand

Private Motor Yacht

Jan 2026 - Present (10 months)

Independently operate a Boston Whaler Outrage chase boat, conducting guest transfers, watersports, navigation, docking and vessel movements. Coordinate with the Captain and crew to support guest operations, anchoring, mooring and daily logistics.

Boston Whaler Navigation Docking Water Sports Guest Transfers Vessel Maintenance Deck Maintenance Provisioning

Captain – Beneteau Oceanis 48

Med Sailing Holidays

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Skippered weekly international charters between Split and Dubrovnik, managing navigation, vessel operation, maintenance and guest experience. Carried out hands-on technical maintenance and troubleshooting, including gearbox, pumps and windlass issues.

Sailing Navigation Vessel Operations Maintenance Troubleshooting Guest Experience Emergency management Hospitality

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Cape Town

Master of Arts, Environmental and Geographical Science

Activities and societies: Golden Key International Honour Society; Dean's Merit List; published co-author

Masters in Environmental and Geographical Science, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Environmental and Geographical Science, and Bachelor of Arts in Environmental and Geographical Science and Media and Writing, with Dean's Merit List recognition from 2010 to 2012.