Andrew Lindsay, male, 61
Ref 51074
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | London, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Mediterranean & Black Sea; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 3000 coastal miles |
| Looking for ARC 2023 crewing opportunity. I have sailed on and off all my life and I am a qualified RYA Coastal Skipper. When I was younger I used to race (crew) and do cross (English) Channel trips (skipper and crew). More recently I have been based in the Solent (skipper) and sailed a bit on the West coast of Scotland and in Norway (crew). I am about to retire (April 2023) so I will have more time to sail and go on longer voyages. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 3000 |
| 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 | |
