Ash Dudman, male, 69
Ref 48309
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | KNOCKHOLT, SEVENOAKS, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 850 ocean miles / 1800 coastal miles |
| I have recently retired and am looking for crew opportunities. I'm very active and Cycle, Swim, Ski & Sail. Most of my leisure sailing has been on the South coast of England, the Solent & the English Channel. I competed in the 2007 Fastnet Race on a Farr 65'. I signed up and spent 15 days training with Chay Blythe's Global Challenge where I sailed on Challenge 72' boats. I am Royal Yachting Association (RYA) trained up to Yachtmaster navigation Shorebased, but have not completed practical. I also have RYA Offshore Safety and RYA Small Craft Sea Survival Certificates. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 850 / Coastal: 1800 |
| 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 | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Yachtmaster Offshore Navigation | RYA | 2007 | |
| Small craft sea survival course | RYA | 2007 | |
| Offshore safety course | RYA/IASF | 2007 | |
| Day Skipper Practical & Navigation | RYA | 2006 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2007 | Farr 65 | Portsmouth/Portsmouth | 50 | Crew | 10 | Fastnet RaceTraining |
| 2007 | Farr 65 | Portsmouth/Portsmouth | 260 | Crew | 10 | Fastnet Race Training |
| 2007 | Farr 65 | Portsmouth/Portsmouth | 165 | Crew | 10 | Fastnet Qualifying Race |
| 2007 | Farr 65 | Portsmouth/Plymouth | 120 | Crew | 10 | Fastnet Race (Abandoned due to storms) |
| 2006 | Challenge 72 | Southampton/Southampton | 215 | Crew | 12 | Global Challenge Training |
| 2006 | Challenge 72 | Southampton/Southampton | 253 | Crew | 12 | Global Challenge Training |
| 2005 | Challenge 72 | Southampton /Southampton | 250 | Crew | 10 | Global Challenge Training |
| 2005 | Challenge 72 | Southampton/Plymouth | 120 | Crew | 8 | Yacht delivery |
