Brian Johnston, male, 67
Ref 40220
| Nationality: | Canada |
| Currently based in: | Powell River, British Columbia, Canada |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; South America; South Indian Ocean; South Pacific Islands; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 2000 ocean miles / 500 coastal miles |
| Retired, recently widowed, generally able to get along with just about anyone, willing to help out and tackle whatever’s necessary to get things done. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | None, will try almost anything. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 1 to 3 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2000 / Coastal: 500 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| I have experience as: | Crew |
| 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 | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2019 | 50 ft Bruce Roberts Cutter | Nuka Hiva (Marquesas)/Hilo Hawaii | 2000 | Crew | 3 | |
| 2018 | 50’ Bruce Roberts Cutter | BVI/Trinidad | 500 | Crew | 2 | |
| 1986 | 28 ft Mirage | Shelburne Nova Scota/Chester | 200 | Crew | 2 | |
