Simon Ridley, male, 65
Ref 1126
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | bury st edmunds, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 40000 ocean miles / 20000 coastal miles |
| I have sailed for over 40 years, current yacht is a Swan 46; but laid up for winter. Sailed Atlantic circuit 3 times, plus many other off shore miles, in excess of 30k in the big blue stuff. Am familiar with all boat systems , not much that cannot repair of fix, presuming materials available. Self employed in Suffolk, UK, so can take time out of normal work to sail long or short term . Can help with deliveries, long term cruising , or any other sailing. If long term need to be paid. Short as in a day or two, if I am not busy am happy to help; but if you are desperate can drop normal work to sail ; but would need paying . | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Dietary requirements: | no |
| Social Links: | |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 40000 / Coastal: 20000 |
| 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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
