John Flynn, male, 74
Ref 16582
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 200 coastal miles |
| I’m 70 years old married to Gaynor (fully supportive wife) Company director. I’ve spent 25 years Scuba diving interspersed with approximately 10 to 12 sailing trips with friends Turkey, Greece, Croatia,BVI and UK waters. 1)Non Tidal Day Skipper,VHF,Boat Handling, trained for Clipper around World 2014 | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | Non keen on vegetables (if I’m hungry enough it’s no problem) |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 200 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| 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 | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| January 0 | / | 0 | 0 | |||
