Anthony Shama, male, 67
Ref 49356
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Valencia, Spain |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 10000 coastal miles |
| My primary aim is to sail the ARC in 2023. It has always been my dream to sail around the world but due to work commitments until now I have never had the opportunity. Now, however, I have the time and have been sailing extensively for the last 6 years around Spain and am now ready to do a trans-Atlantic voyage. I have just completed my Capitan de Yate qualification which is the Spanish equivalent to the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean. However, that was not the start of my sailing life. I started sailing at age 9 in Snipes and then in 470s in which I competed regularly at club level and occasionally at national level (in Spain). I started sailing yachts when I was in my 30s, my first being a Janneau First 27. Since then I have sailed a variety of boats up to 43ft. Generally, I have been either the skipper or helmsman but am more than happy in any role. For my first 5 years in Spain I sailed a Bavaria 31, often solo but am now sailing a Janneau Sun Odyssey 36i, again often solo. I am rarely seasick, am a good listener and communicator and I do travel light. I am respectful, clean & tidy, committed, eager to learn & work and am fit & healthy. I am also friendly, polite, a bit of a perfectionist, am diligent, have a positive outlook and am skilled, organised, discreet, trustworthy, open minded, enthusiastic, easy going with a good sense of humour. I don't mind cleaning, am good with maintenance and can follow orders. Apart from my interests and attributes listed above, I enjoy reading, music and am (still) learning to play the electric guitar. I'm in OK shape (for my age) and go to the gym regularly as well as cycle. I am very easy to get on with and am respectful of other people’s space. I love boats. When I was living and working in London, I bought an oiler and converted it in to my permanent home. I accept that I'll most probably never own a yacht so my only way of achieving my dreams is to crew. I am happy to do all tasks but I will give advance warning that as a cook I probably rank as the worst on the planet.....but I am more than happy to clear up! | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | No dietary restrictions |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 10000 |
| 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 | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Patron de Yate a Vela y Motor | Dirección General de la Marina Mercante de España | Skipper | 2022 |
| Capitan de Yate a Vela y Motor | Dirección General de la Marina Mercante de España | Captain | 2022 |
| Patrón de Embarcaciones de Recreo a Motor y Vela | Dirección General de la Marina Mercante de España | Day Skipper | 2021 |
| Advanced Diver | British Sub | Aqua Club | 2 |
| Day Skipper | Sailing | The Royal Yachting Association | 0 |
| Theory (Shorebased) | Day Skipper for Sail & Power Craft | The Royal Yachting Association | 0 |
