Alan Dodd, male, 64
Ref 8856
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Forfar, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; North Pacific Islands; South East Asia & East Asia; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 3000 ocean miles / 7000 coastal miles |
| Hi 'British army 10 yrs (Royal Engineers) Skipper British kiel yacht club ,3 yrs Diving instructor Royal Engineer Diving Establishment,Marchwood Oil industry professional diver 26 yrs Self employed subcontractor 7 years Foster carer 12 yrs | |
| Smoking: | no |
| Relationship status: | Married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 3000 / Coastal: 7000 |
| 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 VHF radio | |
