Jay Fourie
Summary
Experienced superyacht first officer and tender operator with a strong background in scuba diving and personal watercraft instruction. Proven track record in the yachting industry, complemented by a passion for ocean activities and health. Accomplished athlete with two summits of the Seven Summits, including Mount Kilimanjaro.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Officer
M/Y TITIAN PEARL
01.2026 - Current
43m M/Y
- Permanent contract, promoted internally.
- Officer duties, running of deck department, managing a team of deckhands, tender operations charter and private, chief PW instructor
- Mediterranean Charter Private Yacht
- Captain's reference available on request
DECKHAND/Tender Operator
M/Y TITIAN PEARL
10.2024 - 01.2026
43m M/Y
- Permanent contract - Mediterranean Tender driver - 37ft Axopar 2x Mercury 300hp outboards, 2500+ Nautical miles, PWI Instructor, shipyard period, full engine room paint and overhaul.
- Owner and charter guest driver/chauffeur
- 2025 MYBA Yacht broker show, Monaco F1 GR8 company charter, Confidential charters.
- PWC and watersports instructor.
- Marine Photography - Guest underwater photography
- Mediterranean Charter Private Yacht
Divemaster & Dive Guide
SeaXplore Dive centre
Sodwana Bay
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Dive Guide for guests - Equipment setup and checks - Guest interactions
Divemaster
SeaXplore Dive centre
Sodwana Bay
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Planning and leading dives - Equipment setup and checks - Powerboat handling Guest interactions - Underwater species identification - Assisted with National Geographic nature documentary (Humpback Whale Migration)
Temp Deckhand
M/Y Mary Jean II
05.2023 - 06.2023
62m M/Y
Executed sanding and polishing of teak, ensuring optimal finish quality.
Applied oil treatments to enhance wood durability and appearance.
- Dismantled and refitted doors using steel hooks and screws for structural integrity.
- Managed loading of tenders into port and starboard garages efficiently.
Crossing Deckhand
M/Y Goose 45m
03.2023 - 04.2023
45m M/Y
Executed six-day round trip from Antibes, France to Bizerte, Tunisia, and Italy via Sardinia.
Conducted navigational watchkeeping, maintaining vigilant day/night lookout duties.
Utilized radar ARPA for CPA/TCPA readings to ensure safe navigation.
Recorded vessel's position on charts and maintained accurate logbook entries.
Managed mooring operations and facilitated vessel identification processes.
Supported bunkering process and effectively managed diesel spill cleanup.
Followed helm orders, altering course based on OOW directives to prevent collisions.
Temp Deckhand
M/Y Goose 45m
01.2023 - 04.2023
Daily washdowns & teak treatments Yacht preparations for crossing, mooring & anchorage operations, crossing & bunkering.
Education
Yachtmaster Offshore Commercially Endorsed -
RYA
Mediterranean 11-2025
Diploma - Entrepenuership
Durbanville College
Cape Town South Africa12-2014
High School Diploma - other
High Performance Sport School
Pretoria South Africa12-2012
Skills
- Crew Management and Leadership
- Tender Operations Charter/Private guests
- SSI Scuba Divemaster
- Personal Watercraft Instructor
- Navigational Watch
- Watchkeeping Experience
- Personal Watercraft Operations
- Underwater Guest Photography
- Underwater Rescue and Resuscitation training
- Professional Golf Playing and Coaching
- Physical Training Knowledge
- Health and Fitness Motivation
Personal Information
- VISA’S: B1B2 (Exp. 2033) & Schengen (Exp. 2028)
- Current Location: Mediterranean
- Availability: Notice period
- Contact: +27823071717 (Calls & texts)
- Email: jaydeanfourie@gmail.com
- Date of Birth: 1993/12/07
- Nationality: South African
- Languages: English & Afrikaans
- Marital Status: Single
- Health: Excellent/Non-Smoker
- Dive certifications: - SSI Divemaster
- Vaccinated: Yes (J&J)
- ENG 1 Medical: Yes - Valid: 06/10/26
- Driver’s & Motorcycle License: Yes
Daywork
- 06/25/23, M/Y Emerald, Deckhand, Turnaround for next charter (Cannes)
- 06/18/23, M/Y Emerald, Deckhand, Preparation for Charter
- 06/12/23, M/Y Emerald, Deckhand, Preparation for charter promotional photo shoot
- 06/09/23, M/Y Mary Jean II, Deckhand, Charter preparation
- 04/26/23, M/Y Sidarta, Deckhand Engine Room, Cannes
- 04/23/23, M/Y Voyager, Deckhand, Delivery Boss-on (Cannes)
- 04/18/23, M/Y GOOSE, Deckhand, Shipyard period (Loano Italy)
- 04/10/23, M/Y Mrs L, Deckhand Tender Driver, Moved yacht from Cannes to Monaco
- 05/01/23, M/Y Mary Jean II, Temp Deckhand, Carpentry - Sanding, polishing, teak oil treatments
- 01/06/23, M/Y GOOSE, Temp Deckhand, Daily washdowns & teak treatments
- 03/27/23, M/Y GOOSE, Deckhand, Crossing - Antibes France to Bizerte Tunisia
References
- Lourens Geldenhuis, Chief Officer M/Y Titian Pearl, +44 7741 268468
- Ashley Ogborne, Chief Officer M/Y GOOSE, +44 7796 795347
- Tom Summerton, Chief Officer M/Y Mary Jean II, +44 7919 021219, mate@mary-jean-2.com
- Ben Eames, Chief Officer M/Y Emerald, +44 7740 079866
- Christo van Jaarsveld, SeaXplore Dive Center, +27 8366 16211
Licenses Certificates
- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, Commercially endorsed
- RYA Day Skipper Theory
- STCW + PDSD, 2027
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- SSI Divemaster Certificates, 110828
- React Right CPR Certificate
- Advance Driving Course, Audi
Land Based Experience
- Professional Golf Player & Coach, for UHNWI in Dubai (2023-2024)
- Professional Golfer, 2014-2021, Member of SAGA (South African Golf Association), USA, Scotland, Philippines
- International product source and buyer, Price & Sons, 2013-2017
- Director & Business owner, FOURMOOR Enterprises LLC & PTY LTD, 2019-2020
- Owner, LumoGlow E-commerce Store, 2019-2020
Timeline
- 08/01/08, 05/31/14, HighPerformance Sport School, Entrepreneurship Marketing Diploma
- 06/01/14, 12/31/21, Business owner & Director, Professional Golf, International product sourcing and buyer
- 01/01/22, 12/31/22, Scuba divemaster and dive guide, Maritime Career - Super Yachts
- 01/01/24, 12/31/25, Professional golf coach for UHNWI, Dubai
Outdoor Achievements
- 2x Mount Kilimanjaro Summiteer - 2010 & 2024
- Silver medal at Junior World Cup Golf USA - Team South Africa 2009
- Glacier Golf Tournament Winner - 2009
- Multiple Half Marathon Race Finisher - International
- 4x Warrior Adventure race finisher - South Africa
- Great White shark cage dive - Gansbay South Africa
- World's highest bungee jump & World's highest bridge bungee jump - Macau China & Bloukrans SA
- Scuba dived in 10+ countries
- Travelled to 20+ countries
Websites
Timeline
1st Officer
M/Y TITIAN PEARL
01.2026 - Current
DECKHAND/Tender Operator
M/Y TITIAN PEARL
10.2024 - 01.2026
Divemaster & Dive Guide
SeaXplore Dive centre
02.2024 - 03.2024
Divemaster
SeaXplore Dive centre
07.2023 - 11.2023
Temp Deckhand
M/Y Mary Jean II
05.2023 - 06.2023
Crossing Deckhand
M/Y Goose 45m
03.2023 - 04.2023
Temp Deckhand
M/Y Goose 45m
01.2023 - 04.2023
Yachtmaster Offshore Commercially Endorsed -
RYA
Diploma - Entrepenuership
Durbanville College
High School Diploma - other
High Performance Sport School