Alex Watson, male, 66
Ref 48695
| Nationality: | Australia |
| Currently based in: | Coolum Beach, Australia |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 2000 ocean miles / 10000 coastal miles |
| I am a yacht owner of a lovely 70 foot Adams yacht called Mia Lani. Its a beautiful, safe and sea-worthy sloop and I want to cruise her to different locations and enjoy time with friends in interesting places. I am fit and have been involved in Olympic sport all my life. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | not-say |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2000 / Coastal: 10000 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
| 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 | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
