Michael Harrington, male, 32
Ref 29527
| Nationality: | Ireland |
| Currently based in: | St George, Grenada |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 1000 ocean miles / 10000 coastal miles |
| I'm a 28 year old Sailboat Captain with 3 years experience on Catamarans and Monohulls in both the Caribbean and the Mediterranean Sea. Having completed jobs on both sides of the pond it now seems only fitting to do the bit in the middle too. It has always been a dream of mine to cross the Atlantic and I believe that working in the industry each and every day brings me a little bit closer to achieving that goal. I've been on boats and around Yacht Clubs for the last 20 years. I've worked in Ireland, The U.K., Australia, Canada, USA and the Caribbean. I've managed teams and run yacht clubs. I've been a Canadian ski instructor and spent two seasons in Whistler. I'm also a PADI Dive Master. I'm an experienced crew. I've logged hundreds of days at sea and thousands of miles afloat. Crossing the Atlantic is just next on the list! Will work for food and flights! Yarrrrr! Lets go sailing. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | I eat absolutely everything. I like to cook, have a lot of experience at playing with boat stoves and cooking at an angle. I'm used to being the Skipper /Stew all in one on the boat so I fully understand the importance of a hot meal for all the crew. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 1000 / Coastal: 10000 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
| 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 | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
