David Williams, male, 69
Ref 6182
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Llansteffan, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; |
| Experience: | 5300 ocean miles / 3200 coastal miles |
| After years working and raising my familly I have found some time to enjoy sailing. I passed my day skipper in 2013 and since then have sailed when the opportunity presents itself. I spent nearly seven weeks crewing as one of three crew on a delivery of a new catamaran from France to Miami at the end of 2016, I also crewed on the ARC Atlantic crossing in 2018, I am healthy, sociable and easy going and keen to enjoy sailing when I can. I am based in West Wales. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | No specific food requirements |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 5300 / Coastal: 3200 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Crew |
| 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 | |
