Curriculum Vitae
David COLL’s sailing CV covers deck work, navigation, safety skills and extended sailing expeditions. He holds the French CMP deckhand certificate and the BACPN, obtained in Vannes in 2023. He has been admitted to Captain 200 sailing training but has not started it. His Yachtmaster Offshore is still in preparation.
David COLL — Skipper / qualified deckhand · 3 000+ nautical miles · more than 22 boat types
Profile
Professional sailor based in Arcachon Bay. More than 3 000 nautical miles and experience on more than 22 types of boat. The 210 validated days are sailing days recorded through associations or professional contracts. They represent only part of a much broader sailing background. Experience in racing, yacht deliveries and offshore sailing in the Atlantic, English Channel and Mediterranean. Previous background: 15 years in software development and 11 years of outdoor sports instruction.
Certificates & qualifications
2026 · In preparation
Yachtmaster Offshore (RYA)
Royal Yachting Association · In preparation. Practical examination planned in Antibes (autumn 2026). With commercial endorsement: Master of vessels up to 200gt.
2026 · In preparation
Captain 200 spécialisation voile
DIRM (administration maritime) · Admitted to the training programme. Preparing to start; training has not yet begun.
2024 · Obtained
CMP — Certificat de matelot pont
Lycée maritime de Ciboure · Qualifies the holder to serve as deck crew under a captain’s command.
2023 · Obtained
BACPN — Brevet d'aptitude à la conduite de petits navires
Vannes · French small-vessel operating certificate (BACPN), obtained in Vannes in 2023.
STCW training
CFBS — STCW Basic Safety VI/1
Elementary first aid
Security awareness
Medical fitness
Navigation & radio
FFVoile sailing level 5
CRR — Certificat restreint de radiotéléphoniste
French coastal, offshore and inland pleasure-boat licences
Extended sailing expeditions
2026-05-30 → 2026-06-19 · 21 days
Vigo → Málaga
Sea-DO (Océanis 35) · Skipper · 790 NM
· 10 days
Málaga → Arcachon
Arzh (SunFast 3200) · Watch crew · 1200 NM
· 5 days
Solo Brittany → Arcachon
First Class 8 (First Class 8) · Solo skipper · 350 NM
2023
Hendaye → Brest return
Armide (Swan 48) · Crew member / deckhand · 600 NM
2024
Hendaye → Camaret → Dartmouth → Paimpol → La Rochelle
Armide (Swan 48)
Boats sailed
| Vessel | Type | Size | Builder |
|---|---|---|---|
| SunFast 3200 | Cruiser-racer | 9.85 m | Jeanneau |
| SunFast 40 | Offshore racing yacht | 12.19 m | Jeanneau |
| First Class 8 | Mini offshore racer | 8.0 m | Bénéteau |
| Swan 48 (Armide) | Offshore cruising yacht | 14.63 m | Nautor's Swan |
| Prototype Rubis 45 | Racing yacht / prototype | 14.0 m | Prototype |
| Tofinou 7.9 | Luxury dayboat | 7.9 m | Tofinou / Latitude 46 |
| Beacher | RIB / dayboat | None m | Beacher |
| Océanis 35 (Sea-DO) | Cruising yacht | 10.45 m | Bénéteau |
| J/24 (JRouette) | One-design racing yacht | 7.32 m | J/Boats |
| First 24 (Zolatska) | Racing / cruising yacht | 7.3 m | Bénéteau |
| First Class 8 (Bambi) | Mini offshore racer | 8.0 m | Bénéteau |
| Surprise | Racing / training yacht | 7.6 m | Archambault |
| Grand Surprise | Racing / cruising yacht | 9.6 m | Archambault |
| 590 | Sailing yacht | None m | None |
| Traditional pinasse | Traditional sailing boat | None m | Construction traditionnelle |
| Hobie 16 | Sport catamaran | 5.18 m | Hobie Cat |
| Hobie 15 | Sport catamaran | 4.7 m | Hobie Cat |
| Hobie 18 | Sport catamaran | 5.49 m | Hobie Cat |
| 747 | Sailing yacht | None m | None |
Skills
Navigation
- Offshore and coastal navigation
- Marine weather and routing
- Radar and AIS lookout
- Harbour manoeuvres and anchoring
Seamanship
- Running and standing rigging maintenance
- Basic diesel mechanics
- 12V/24V onboard electrics
- Sails and deck hardware
Safety
- Firefighting (STCW)
- Sea survival (STCW)
- First aid
- VHF/DSC communications
La Teste-de-Buch, Arcachon Bay · +33 6 22 45 02 26 · [email protected]