Bill Farrell, male, 67
Ref 50742
Nationality: | Canada |
Currently based in: | Halifax, Canada |
Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
Experience: | 1674 ocean miles / 500 coastal miles |
I have been sailing since childhood on the North Atlantic coast, mostly in dinghies. I I have a can-do approach to life and have extensive experience problem solving and team building. I freely share what knowledge and skills that I have and quick to be clear on what I do not know. I am fully vaccinated for world travel and I have no health concerns and enjoy boat work. I have a strong mechanical aptitude for solving boat problems as the arise unexpectedly. My shore based role has been as a team builder and problem solver on complex global computer systems. I look forward to speaking with you about the adventure that awaits. | |
Smoking: | non-smoker |
Relationship status: | single |
Dietary requirements: | None |
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Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 1674 / Coastal: 500 |
Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
I have experience as: | Watch Leader |
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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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Advanced Cruising | Sail Canada | Advanced | 2021 |
international bare boat flotilla skipper (Sail) | International Yacht Training | Skipper | 2021 |
Intermediate Crusing | Sail Canada | Intermediate | 2020 |
Basic Crusing | Sail Canada | Basic | 2020 |
Voyage History |
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Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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2023 | outremere 51 | Saint Maarten/New York City | 1550 | Watch-leader | 4 | delivery |
2021 | 45 Sloop | Georgian Bay /Georgian Bay | 345 | Watch-leader | 5 | no |