Abigail Field, female, 52
Ref 49152
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Southampton, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 350 ocean miles / 600 coastal miles |
| INTRODUCTION I am a fit and healthy in my 50's. I have one daughter, late-twenties and a grandson 3 years old. In 2019, I divorced and since then have reflected on my work/life balance, this has resulted in my decision to become semi-retired and focus on my passions, sailing and travelling. When I do work it is often remote as an educational consultant. I have a degree in Veterinary Science and have a passion for studying equine thoroughbred bloodstock as well as all types of fishing and other country pursuits. In 2020 I met my current partner who is keen sailor, holding YM and commercially endorsed we are seeking crewing opportunities together. SAILING EXPERINCE My partner and I have operated a charter boat for a number of companies out of the Solent. Mainly family and stag parties. We recently returned from South East Asia where we carried out a new-build factory visit for a client in preparation for launch and handover - spent 2 weeks in SEA preparing the new boat for an ARC crossing in November and rectifying any snags. RYA Day Skipper + commercial endorsement Competent Crew VHF Diesel Engine Maintenance Sea survival ENG1 SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES o Approachable, personable with a can-do, upbeat outlook o Imaginative and inventive in the kitchen creating tasty, healthy meals from little ingredients. o Calm and resourceful under pressure, there is always a solution o Solution focused approach to mechanical and structural malfunction/breakdown o Strong communication skills; can interpret complex aspects into basic terms o Teamwork and leadership skills HOBBIES & INTERESTS • Sailing • Kite surfing Fishing • Skiing • Cycling • Gym & spa • Equine bloodstock • Baking • Trekking • Country pursuits | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | Gluten free |
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| Number of years sailing: | 1 to 3 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 350 / Coastal: 600 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| 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 | |
Other nautical or cruising skills |
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| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2023 | Seawind 1600 | Pattaya/Pattaya | 30 | Crew | 4 | |
| 2022 | Oyster 56 | Ireland/West France | 400 | Crew | 4 | |
| 2022 | Nautitec 40 Open Cat | Martinique/Grenada | 600 | Crew | 2 | |
