Andy Colley, male, 64
Ref 20874
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Sheffield, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 4000 ocean miles / 2500 coastal miles |
| Retired Professional photographer, PADI, IDC Staff SCUBA Instructor and underwater photographer. Keen to keep fit, Traveller, Adventurer. Short handed Trans ocean sailing experience. Very hands on. Love to get involved and hands dirty. Good sea cook. Im very easy going guy, who loves to meet new friends and take on new and exciting challenges. I/We regularly charter yachts for vacations and I have experience of yacht delivery and longer passages. | |
| Smoking: | no |
| Relationship status: | Married |
| Dietary requirements: | Love all food, no dietary restrictions. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 4000 / Coastal: 2500 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| 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 | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
