Chris Anco, male, 64
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| Nationality: | Canada |
| Currently based in: | Toronto, Canada |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 7400 ocean miles / 3550 coastal miles |
| Yachtmaster Ocean (Sail) Commercially Endorsed. I am retired and have the ability to travel on short notice. I enjoy Ocean sailing and participating in all that is required on the boat from maintenance to cooking. I am mechanically inclined and generally quite knowledgeable with all boat systems. I am actively looking to join crews for deliveries, rallies or passages on different types of sailing yachts. Certificates Held; MCA RYA Yachtmaster Ocean (Sail) Commercially Endorsed MCA STCW Proficiency in Medical Care on Board Ship, MCA STCW Personal Sea Survival Techniques, Transport Canada Marine Medical Certificate (ENG1 equivalent) (exp.2022) International Certificate of Operation of Pleasure Craft (ICC) Sail plus Power Vessels up to 10m Canada Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate GMDSS VHF Short Range Radio Certificate Canada Restricted Operators Certificate (Maritime) with DSC Endorsement RYA Radar Course RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities Hamble School of Yachting Yacht Maintenance Certificate Hamble School of Yachting Meteorology Course Diesel Maintenance Master Class + Advanced Diesel Diagnostics | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 7400 / Coastal: 3550 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Captain (Offshore) |
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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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| 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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| 2022 | Valiant 40 | Spring Cove MD USA/Malahide Ireland via Bermuda, Azores | 4550 | Watch-leader | 2 | ARC Europe 2022 |
| 2019 | Clipper 60 | Las Palmas Gran Canaria/Rodney Bay St Lucia via Cape Verde | 3400 | Watch-leader | 11 | ARC+ |
