Bill Gordon, male, 56
Ref 30546
| Nationality: | Canada |
| Currently based in: | Vancouver, Canada |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 2300 ocean miles / 2000 coastal miles |
| I'm an IT professional and electrical engineer. I did an Atlantic crossing (Canary Islands -> Barbados) in 2022 on a 47 ft monohull with 5 other crew. I've done a circumnavigation of Vancouver Island on a 48 ft sloop. I've crewed on a 44 ft catamaran. My wife and I also own a sailboat with two other households. We're now on our third boat. Our current boat is a Hunter 33' for which we do a fair amount of our own maintenance. When I'm out with my wife and dog, often I'm effectively sailing single-handed: if it's rough at all, all my wife does is hang on to the dog! I'm reasonably well-traveled and think I'm easy to get along with. I don't really get seasick and if it gets really rough meds easily get me to 100%. I can cook at sea and reasonably well. My preference is a safe, happy passage. Finally, I'm up to date on vaccinations and would expect the same of the rest of the crew. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None really, although prefer food that isn't too weird! |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2300 / Coastal: 2000 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| 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 | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Cruising | Sail Canada | Basic Cruising | 1995 |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2022 | Beneteau 47 | Canary Islands/Barbados | 2100 | Watch-leader | 6 | N/a |
| 2018 | 48 ft Monohull | Port McNeil/Vancouver (via west coast of Vancouver Island) | 600 | Crew | 6 | N/a |
| 2018 | 44 ft Lagoon Catamaran | BVI/BVI | 300 | Crew | 10 | N/a |
| January 0 | Hunter 27 and 33 | Vancouver/Vancouver | 2000 | Captain | 2 | N/a |
