Paul Chopin, male, 70
Ref 30260
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Kent, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 20000 ocean miles / 15000 coastal miles |
| Retired. Own my own yacht, normally based in Greece. Have sailed twice from Greece to UK to Greece. Have experienced F11 whilst crossing the Bay of Biscay. Generally sail for 5 months of the year cruising the Greek Isles. In 2018 I set out from Greece to participate in the Arc+ rally via Gibraltar, Gran Canaria, Cape Verde and St. Lucia. The following May I headed back to Greece via Bermuda and the Azores. I have now sailed most of the way around the world, often with crew, but the last 8500nm on my own. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Dietary requirements: | No restrictions. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 20000 / Coastal: 15000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Captain (Offshore) |
| Sailing Skills | Experienced I have done this many times and am confident to help others less experienced. I am happy doing this day |
Competent I am competent doing this in daylight, or if there is someone more experienced with me |
Basic I have only done this a few times, but I am willing to learn |
None I have not done this before |
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| Steer a compass course |  | |||
| Keep lookout/watch-keeping | | |||
| Trimming sails – mainsail and foresail/jib | | |||
| Reefing | | |||
| Working the foredeck – setting sails including spinnakers and cruising chutes | | |||
| Navigating with GPS and paper charts at sea | | |||
| Anchoring and handling anchors | | |||
| Cooking at sea | | |||
| Using dinghies with outboard motors | | |||
| Heaving-to and other heavy weather tactics | |
Other nautical or cruising skills |
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| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| RYA First Aid at Sea | RYA | 2022 | |
| General Operators Certificate | GMDSS | SSB radio | 2021 |
| Sea survival and offshore safety | RYA | 2018 | |
| Radar | RYA | 2017 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2023 | Catamaran | Trinidad/Sri Lanka | 15000 | Captain | 1 | Independant |
| 2022 | Catamaran | St Martin/Trinidad | 1200 | Captain | 3 | Independant |
| 2019 | Monohull, sail | Gibraltar /Greece | 1500 | Captain | 4 | Independent |
| 2019 | Monohull - Sail | St. Lucia/Gibraltar | 3500 | Captain | 4 | Independant |
| 2018 | Sail yacht | Greece/St. Lucia | 4500 | Captain | 1 | ARC+ |
| 2017 | Sailing yacht | Kilada to Rhodes, island hopping/Crete back to Kilada | 1000 | Captain | 2 | Independant |
| 2015 | Sailing yacht | Greece to Italy (Rome) back to/Greece | 1500 | Captain | 3 | Independant |
