Ted Hocking
St Ives ,Cornwall
Summary
Hardworking, organised, trustworthy Deckhand with a positive attitude and proud to have contributed to smooth operations and team success onboard. Demonstrated particular strength on Charter, personally appraised for going that extra mile to make the boat pristine and the guests happy, always with a good sense of humour. Skilled in handling mooring lines, maintaining equipment, polishing and ensuring safety protocols.
I have been lucky to have grown up in Cornwall and have an real affinity to the sea. Rugby is a huge passion of mine and I think it has shaped who I am today , teaching me commitment, discipline and a daily structure which I definitely applied to my Deckhand duties. Most importantly it has taught me to be a good team player which I really value and I consider myself to be loyal and easy to get along with. I have worked from an early age in my hometown so this helped developed my confidence and has given me a strong work ethic which has proven essential onboard.
Currently, I am in the process of finishing my Commis Chef apprenticeship - cooking is another passion of mine. I took time out to further my education and skill set, to hopefully give me further opportunities in the future.
I am now ready to commit towards achieving career growth on the Chartered Superyachts.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Deckhand - Lady S Superyacht
Burgess Crew Services Ltd
Charters-Malta,Croatia,Greece,Scotland, Dry dock- Harlingen, Netherlands
2025.02 - 2026.01
- Executed line handling duties during port operations, ensuring smooth arrivals and departures.
- Operated hatches and cranes to help cargo loading and tender operations.
- Participated in emergency drills, verifying readiness for various situations.
- Fulfilled watchkeeping duties at sea, maintaining smooth operations during night hours.
- Collaborated with team members to create a positive working environment on board.
- Assisted in many paint, wax, and varnish jobs to maintain visual appeal and keep boat preservation high.
- Maintained vessel cleanliness through routine scrubbing, polishing and wiping.
Junior sous chef
Host
St ives , Cornwall
2024.04 - 2025.01
- Ensured kitchen cleanliness, complying with health and safety regulations.
- Helped maintain high standards of food quality
- Adapted quickly under pressure, maintaining speed without compromising quality during peak hours.
- Coordinated with fellow chefs for smoother kitchen operations.
- Gained expertise in a variety of cooking techniques whilst honing culinary skills.
- Assisted in stock management to prevent food wastage.
Kitchen porter
Balcony Bar
St Ives , Cornwall
2020.07 - 2024.04
- Unloaded deliveries, stored items properly for easy accessibility.
- Supported overall restaurant operations through effective teamwork with other staff members.
- Completed deep cleaning tasks as instructed by supervising chef or manager.
- Worked under pressure during peak times without compromising on quality of work delivered.
- Consistently adhered to food hygiene regulations whilst dealing with food waste.
Junior boat operator
St Ives Self Drive boats
St Ives , Cornwall
2017.07 - 2019.08
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols with constant vigilance
- Informed customers on health and safety and how to operate the boat safely
- Carried out general boat management including cleaning and maintenance
- Liased with the public and greatly developed social skills and confidence
Education
NVQ Level 2 Commis Chef - Catering
Cornwall College
Camborne, Cornwall 2026.02 -
BTEC level 3 National Extended Diploma - Sports and exercise Science
Truro College
Truro 2024-06
10 GCSEs -
Mounts Bay Academy
Penzance 2022-06
Skills
Highly organised, motivated and reliable
Disciplined and works well in a team
Good sense of humour
Kind, honest, loyal
Accomplishments
Cornwall U20's Rugby Team - 2026
Penzance Pirate Ams - 2025-2026
Japan Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament- Aril 2024
England U17 Rugby training camp -Bisham Abbey 2023
Exeter Chiefs elite rugby academy- 2019-2024
Cornwall rugby Squad
Penzance Pirates Junior Rugby - 2018-2024
Hayle Junior Rugby 2014-2018
Certification
April 2025- Virsec Certificate in Proficiency in Designated Security Duties
March 2025- Certificate for Specialised Marine Training- Maritime and Coastguard Agency-
Firefighting,personal survival skills, first aid
March 2025- Seafarer Medical Certificate - Maritime and Coastguard Agency
March 2025-RYA Level 2 Power Boating - Royal Yachting Association (Mylor, Cornwall)
Hobbies
Running
Fitness/Gym
Travelling
Films
Character References
Jamie Wilmott - Captain Lady S Superyacht - Burgess Crew
captain@myladys.com
Jody Marr - Operations Manager at European Active Projects Ltd and Youth Rugby Coach for Penzance Pirates
jody.marr@eap-ltd.co.uk
Lucas Pritchard - Bosan 03 Superyacht
Lucas.prichard_jones@icloud.com
Timeline
NVQ Level 2 Commis Chef - Catering
Cornwall College
2026.02 -
Deckhand - Lady S Superyacht
Burgess Crew Services Ltd
2025.02 - 2026.01
Junior sous chef
Host
2024.04 - 2025.01
Kitchen porter
Balcony Bar
2020.07 - 2024.04
Junior boat operator
St Ives Self Drive boats
2017.07 - 2019.08
BTEC level 3 National Extended Diploma - Sports and exercise Science
Truro College
10 GCSEs -
Mounts Bay Academy