Andy Holmes, male, 52
Ref 47874
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Derbyshire, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 1200 coastal miles |
| I've been sailing for approx 10 years and have been steadily increasing my experiance and knowledge during that time. I've owned my own boat for the last few years - Initially a Moody 27 and now a Beneteau Oceanis 36CC. So I am competent at boat handling and I've carried out lots of maintenance tasks that keep a boat running well. I don't smoke and am easy going. I'm an IT project manager and so am very organised. i'm also a creative problem solver. Sailing Experience consists of the following Tall ship Stavros S Niarchos Flotilla in Greece 2013 Plymouth to Oban (almost non stop) 2017 Moody 27 - Own boat Newcastle 2016 - 2017 Beneteau Oceanis 36cc Own Boat near Valencia 2019 - current I want to obtain my Yachtmaster but wanted more experience first and would love to crew on the ARC Atlantic or Arc Europe. I'm looking for any opportunity to sail and gain experience while learning from others. I'm happy working as crew or watch leader. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | none (don't like chicken but have been known to eat it occaisionally) |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 1200 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| First Aid | RYA | 2021 | |
| Sea Survival | RYA | 2021 | |
| Offshore Safety | RYA | 2021 | |
| Coastal Skipper | RYA | 2019 | |
| Day Skipper | RYA | 0 | |
| VHF | RYA | 0 | |
