Alastair Gardner, male, 63
Ref 50781
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | London, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 30000 ocean miles / 30000 coastal miles |
| Recently retired 62 yr old with 50 years sailing experience. Have cruised and raced in many different types of yacht, my own and as crew, in Scotland and further afield. I recently (2022) sailed from the Netherlands to the Canaries and then completed the ARC+ Rally to Grenada in my Victoire 42 "Caledonia" and since then have been cruising the Caribbean with friends and family. Its now time to return to the Mediterranean and my plan is to move up to Bermuda, then cross the Atlantic to the Azores first and then into Cartagena in Spain. I am looking for 2 crew to help with the Atlantic crossing. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 30000 / Coastal: 30000 |
| 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 | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Coastal Skipper | RYA | 2019 | |
| Amateur Radio Licence | Ofcom | 1999 | |
