christian alby, male, 77
Ref 30629
| Nationality: | France |
| Currently based in: | auterive, France |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Mediterranean & Black Sea; South America; West Africa & South Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 34000 ocean miles / 80000 coastal miles |
| racing mostly small craft (catamarans, laser) for the last 45 years, I owned & sailed a 32ft cruiser whilst in the Arabian gulf, sailing around the Indian ocean, Arabic sea & the gulf in the 80's. Retired since 2012 I bought an Ocean cruiser, 46ft ketch to travel. Aim is to do a round trip in the South Atlantic by 2019, for 2 years navigtion with Following winds & currents. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Dietary requirements: | None; just eat all long as it has been killed & gutted. No real fit with 'Vegans', even though I love veggies. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 34000 / Coastal: 80000 |
| 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 | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| September 2017 | Amel Maramu 46ft | France/Martinique | 11200 | Captain | 4 | |
| September 1984 | Jeanneau Rush Regate | United Arab Emirates/India | 5000 | Captain | 2 | |
| February 1983 | Jeanneau Rush regate | Djibouti/United Arab Emirates | 2000 | Captain | 2 | |
