Amy Fletcher, female, 31
Ref 15886
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Fareham, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 8000 ocean miles / 26000 coastal miles |
| I am a qualified RYA Cruising instructor and RYA Yachtmaster Ocean who has over 34000nm. I have worked on a range of yachts up to 72ft. I am confident in most roles at sea: good cook and have completed the MCA Approved Engine Course and SCTC 95 in 2020. Looking for an opportunity to cross the Atlantic in November/December 2023. Looking for an unpaid position with expenses covered. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Dietary requirements: | Do not eat red meat or Pork |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 8000 / Coastal: 26000 |
| 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 | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2018 | Rustler 42 | UK/UK | 5200 | Captain | 8 | |
| 2017 | Moody 66 | Gran Canaria/Grenada | 3400 | Watch-leader | 5 | |
| 2017 | Class 40 | UK/UK | 1500 | Watch-leader | 6 | |
| 2016 | Bavaria 36 & 38 | Gibraltar/Gibraltar | 200 | Captain | 6 | |
| 2016 | Challenge 72 | UK/Norway | 2000 | Watch-leader | 16 | |
| 2016 | Various - school boats | UK/UK | 3000 | Captain | 6 | |
| 2014 | Challenge 72 | Antigua/UK | 14000 | Watch-leader | 16 | |
| 2011 | Challenge 72 | UK/Tenerife | 5000 | Watch-leader | 16 | |
