Caroline West, female, 60
Ref 3698
Nationality: | Germany |
Currently based in: | Calne, United Kingdom |
Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
Experience: | 10000 ocean miles / 1000 coastal miles |
My introduction to sailing was crossing the Atlantic in a 37 foot yacht. I thought that by the time I got to St. Lucia I'd know whether I like sailing or not. - I loved it. I learnt a lot about myself and I love the time you get to reflect on long ocean crossings. Since then I have raced in the Caribbean and sailed from Grenada to Tahiti with a family as crew member and teacher to their children. I sailed in Turkey, Greece and Italy as skipper and crew member. On a boat I want to be a useful part of the team and I am strong and a fast learner. I love ocean sailing and in shore racing, but also cruising at a slower pace. I am a qualified teacher, yoga instructor and wellness coach. I love travelling and meeting people all over the world. | |
Smoking: | non-smoker |
Dietary requirements: | I can't have gluten but this has never been an issue, other than that I love to cook and eat good food. |
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Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 10000 / Coastal: 1000 |
Nights at sea: | 50+ |
I have experience as: | Crew |
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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 | |
Using radar |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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Dayskipper | RYA | 2013 |
Voyage History |
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Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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2019 | Procida Coast/Amalfi coast | 0 | Other | 3 | ||
2019 | fethiye/Gulf of Fethiye | 0 | Captain | 4 | ||
2015 | Oyster 52 | Grenada/Tahiti | 5000 | Crew | 5 | World ARC |
2014 | Athens/Greek Islands | 0 | 4 | |||
2013 | Elan 37 | Isle of white/Isle of White | 0 | Crew | 7 | Round the Island |
2012 | Elan 37 | Gran Canaria/St. Lucia | 1900 | Crew | 7 | ARC |