Tom De La Haye has over 15 years of experience working in yachting, including as a freelance skipper and previously as business development manager and crew payroll manager for Zebec Limited. He holds numerous qualifications from the RYA and has worked on yachts ranging from 30m to 148m, fulfilling roles such as first mate, captain, deckhand, and delivery crew. He has extensive experience in crew management, maintenance, and operations.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE TOM DE LA HAYE
3 Stella Maris
La Grande Route de la Cote
St Clement
JE2 6FF
Telephone (mobile): 07797 758989
E-mail: tomdlh@yahoo.co.uk
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of birth 2 March 1982
Place of birth St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
Nationality British
SAILING AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
RYA Coastal Skipper & Yacht Master Offshore GMDSS Radio licence
Commercially endorsed RYA Powerboat Instructor
RYA Senior Instructor racing endorsed AEC Yacht Engineers
RYA Dinghy Instructor STCW 95
RYA Keel Boat Instructor Human Element Leadership and Management
ENG1 Medical (GSK OOW) General ships Knowledge
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Freelance Yacht skipper
I am currently single handled running an Aquastar 50 which is the ideal sized yacht for the Channel Islands waters where
we have the third largest tidal rage in the world. This role has a very large element of fine dining catering and entraining
on board, which I am very much enjoying and if comments are anything to go by delivering to a high standard.
Zebec Limited Business Development/Crew Payroll Manger August 2014 – December 2015
Business Development
 Worked to identify new business opportunities, prepared proposals, negotiated fees, signed up new clients.
Crew Payroll Manager (working together with Jersey & Isle of Man crewing teams)
 Inputted complete Yacht and Seafarer details into Cello Marine (a bespoke Payroll software programme)
 Prepared Seafarer Employment Agreements/Employment Contracts in accordance with MLC 2006
 Processed crew salaries with great accuracy and efficiency
 Point of Contact for Captains and Crew for any payroll and employment queries
SAILING EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
SY Wally b (34m) First Mate/Captain July 2010 – May 2014
I have been employed on SY Wally b for the past four years as First Mate. For the last 8 months of this I was captain.
Wally b is a 34 Meter sailing yacht (private and charter). The program was summer chartering and winter refit work. I
managed a major refit during winter 2011 / 2012 as acting Captain, which included complete paint job, change of
generators and teak decks as well as many other improvements. This involved overseeing all work and coordinating
contractors. Further refit work was required the following winter on the tanks, entertainment electrics as well as a normal
maintenance program. I took over as Captain in October 2013. Changing regulations meant that I dealt with implementing
MLC 2006, insurance, safety equipment, medical supplies, recruitment, charter enquiries and accounts as well as
overseeing contractors and crew.
SY William Tai (40m) First Mate Oct. 2009 – April 2010
I was employed as a full-time crew member for an Atlantic crossing followed by a Caribbean season. My responsibilities
were watch leader, rig maintenance, driving the tender, Vessel maintenance and team management.
SY Kalikobass II (30m) First Mate March 2008- May 2009
I joined the boat while it was in the shipyard in Antibes for the last three months of a major six-month refit. I was
responsible for the coordination and completion of this project. This involved replacing decks, hatches, and hydraulic
lines, redressing the mast, coordinating day workers and prepping the yacht for its sailing season. It was a busy charter
boat both in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. We also took part in the Antigua and Palma super yacht cups and the St
Barts bucket. I completed two crossings as watch leader and 30,000 miles.

2. SY Windrose of Amsterdam (148’) Delivery Crew April 2007-May 2007
I was employed as part of the delivery crew onboard the 148ft Schooner for the crossing from Barcelona to Antigua. I
prepared the boat for charter in the Caribbean including varnishing, deck scrubbing and general charter setup.
SY Lulworth 1920 Deckhand Summer 2007
I worked on the classic Gaff-rigged cutter Lulworth built originally in 1920, labelled as the restoration of the century. We
sailed the Mediterranean Classic Yacht Regatta circuit. She took up to 30 crew when racing and I was one of 11 full-time
crew. My role included being the mast man, running the middle of the boat, being in charge of port bottom mast runners
and general maintenance. I was heavily involved in the varnishing and repair work. I was employed for six months during
which time the boat was raced and chartered.
SY Mirabella V (75m) Deckhand Autumn 2005 - Winter 2006
I was a deckhand for 14 months in which my roles included rigging and sailing, cleaning, maintenance, watch keeping
duties and general upkeep of the yacht. I drove all tenders and ensured the guests’ safety on the water. It was a busy
charter boat both in the Caribbean and in the Mediterranean.
MY La Chima (Pershing 88’) Deckhand Summer 2005
I was a deckhand for 6 months in which my roles included cleaning, general maintenance, watch keeping duties and being
responsible for all of the water sports equipment on board.
Neilson Active holidays (UK company) Yacht Trainer Summer 2004
Based in Nidri, Greece I worked as a yacht trainer and taught sailors of varying ability to improve their yacht-handling
skills. I skippered for guests in the Southern Ionian during week long flotilla holidays and carried out a wide variety of
yacht maintenance work.
Mark Warner Ltd Sailing Instructor Summer 2003
I was employed as a sailing instructor in Turkey for 2 months based at Palm Beach. I taught guests to sail, was responsible
for on water safety and instruction and was part of the boat maintenance team.
SHORT TERM EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Delivery Crew, Yacht ‘Persuader’ Spring/Summer 2003
I was part of a delivery crew of six taking a Swan 65 from Ville-Franche to Umag in the North of Croatia. I completed
1165nm as a watch keeper.
Trimmer, ‘White Wings’ Spring/Summer 2003
I participated in the ‘Voille d’Antibes’ on a W-class yacht for the duration of the regatta. I started as a grinder but,
following the first days racing, was promoted to sail trimmer.
St. Aubins Fort RYA Centre, Jersey Sailing Instructor 1998-2002
I worked at St. Aubins Fort as an Assistant Sailing Instructor in 1998 for 2 summer seasons. I gained my RYA Senior
Sailing Instructor qualification, with racing endorsement. I then took up the position of Sailing Manager of St. Aubins
Fort. This job involved instructing school children whilst ensuring their safety and helping them to become competent and
comfortable in and on the water.
'Spisail' Corporate Entertainment and Match Racing, Jersey – Keelboat Instructor Summer 2001
I worked two seasons for 'Spisail' which involved working with clients in a match-racing environment onboard Beneteau
25 foot yachts, teaching sailing and corporate team building exercises.
Winter 2002-2007, Chalet host and chef in Private Chalet in Val d’Isere
I ran private chalets in Val d’Isere and Meribel over 4 seasons in which I was responsible for 9-14 guests. My roles
included cooking, provisioning, planning schedules, general cleaning duties and bookkeeping.
EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
1999-2001 Falmouth Marine College, Cornwall
BTEC National Diploma, Marine Studies, Pass Grade
Marine related modules: Marine Biology; Boat Maintenance; Meteorology; Marine Engines and Marine
Science
1998-1999 Grenville College, Bideford, Devon
GNVQ Intermediate Business Studies, Pass Grade
1995-1998 Edington and Shapwick School, Shapwick, Somerset
7 GCSEs

3. HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Skiing, surfing, cycling and running.
REFEREES
Sarah Renouf, Director, Zebec Limited
(E-mail: sarahr@zebeclimited.com Phone 01534 872001
Alison Allez - PA for Wake Maritime (Yacht Management company for Wally b)
(E-mail: alison@artemisci.com Phone: 0044 7781 123330)
Mrs Anne Norman – Personal reference
(E-mail: anne_norman47@hotmail.com Phone:0033 643 911 090)