Catherine Dawe, female, 60
Ref 18481
| Nationality: | Canada |
| Currently based in: | Montreal, Canada |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 1200 ocean miles / 1620 coastal miles |
| Athletic, easygoing and friendly, learning and solution-oriented, have an appreciation of all kinds of personalities and situations. I live in Montreal, self employed and am flexible about location and length of trip. I love sailing adventures that have a purpose (ex deliveries, ARC, passages) although simply exploring various bays and islands can also be fun. Would love to jump on board with more experienced sailors who don't mind explaining things from time to time, I don't get offended by receiving corrections or suggestions. Ego is not a big part of what my life is about. Non smoker, (dont mind being around smokers), like to laugh and get into good discussions. Not a big drinker but an end of the day beer or glass of wine with dinner is sometimes very welcome. (I am open to dry boats as well, no problem.) Looking for learning opportunities with experienced skipper, preferably vessel of 40 ft and above. I am happy to work hard, take watches, cook meals, clean the galley, etc., not expecting a holiday. I am ok with coastal, offshore and ocean sailing, fine with overnights and night watches (pref not solo in active situations). At this point, not having sailed blue water since before the pandemic, I could use some updating (nav systems etc.). Would love to learn heavy weather tactics, more about reading weather charts and navigation. I can sew but have not (yet) repaired a sail. Masters swimmer, ok with swimming in big open waters or diving under the boat if needed. Can put together a good meal with pretty much whatever you have in the galley. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | none but prefer not to eat insects and offal... ;-) |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 1200 / Coastal: 1620 |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2019 | Swan 51 SV Eleonora | Majorca/Amalfi Coast | 600 | Crew | 2 | |
| 2018 | Oyster 47 Jubilate Mare | Gibraltar/Majorca (via Ceuta) | 485 | Crew | 4 | Delivery |
| 2016 | Lagoon 400 Andante | Basse Terre, Guadeloupe/Nassau, Bahamas | 550 | Crew | 5 | Delivery |
| 2016 | Swan 51 SV Eleonora | Norfolk/St Thomas USVI via BVIs | 1250 | Crew | 3 | Delivery |
