Christopher Eves, male, 67
Ref 41174
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Poole, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 2000 coastal miles |
| Hi there fellow sailors! I'm a 63 year old sailor who has his own yacht which I normally sail with my wife Sue. I've sailed most of the south coast of England and the Atlantic coast of France, but now have the time and the desire to stretch my sea legs and sail further and explore new countries and cultures. I'm a marine engineer by trade having spent 17 years working in the RNLI and prior to that I served for 27 years in the Royal Navy. As a marine engineer I can turn my hand to most things including shipwright tasks, with a particular knowledge of composite materials. My sailing qualifications are RYA Coastal Skipper practical and Yachtmaster theory. I'm keen to further develop my skills and get more miles under my belt. Having crossed the Atlantic several times while in the navy I have always had a crossing by sail at the top of my bucket list. On a personal level I'm fit, adventurous and consider myself to have a good sense of humour. Working in both the Royal Navy and RNLI I like to think I have a tolerant nature and can easily fit into close knit teams. I'm looking mainly for crewing opportunities from October 2020 (I hoping to sail my own yacht this summer - Corona virus permitting!), but if a unmissable crewing opportunity comes up I can be flexible for an earlier date. Thanks for reading this profile and if you think I'm worth a shout please give me a bell. Cheers Chris Eves Note: The dog stays at home! | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | Nil |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 2000 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
| 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 | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Lifeboat engineer | RNLI | District Engineer | 2000 |
| Displacement craft skipper | Royal Navy | 1992 | |
| Sub aqua diver advanced level and open water instructor | BSAC | Advanced level and Open Water Instructor | 1991 |
| Diver Coxswain | BSAC | Coxswain | 1988 |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2019 | Gibsea 312 | Poole UK/Falmouth UK | 300 | Captain | 2 | |
| 2018 | Gibsea 312 | Poole/Eastbourne | 250 | Captain | 2 | |
| 2017 | Gibsea 312 | Poole UK/Gulf of Morbian, France | 750 | Captain | 2 | |
