Barry Topple, male, 54
Ref 15315
| Nationality: | Australia |
| Currently based in: | Sydney, Australia |
| Looking for: | Mediterranean & Black Sea; |
| Experience: | 8000 ocean miles / 5000 coastal miles |
| I own an Oyster 56 which is currently laid up in Preveza Greece. I have over 50 year sailing experience mostly racing one design keel boats. I purchased the Oyster in 2016 and sailed her from the UK to the Caribbean (as part of the ARC+) and spent 2 seasons sailing most of the Caribbean. We brought her over to the Med and have been cruising there for 2 seasons. I previously owned a Jeanneau 45 and cruised most of the Eastern Med for 8 seasons. The Oyster will be launched early May 2022 and the current plan is to cruise the Ionian and then up to Croatia. I am looking for a captain and mate to run the boat for the season - she will be laid up again in early October. There will be occasional guests but no charters. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | Partner is gluten intolerant |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 8000 / Coastal: 5000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Captain (Offshore) |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
