Christopher Hill, male, 68
Ref 59465
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | London, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; South Pacific Islands; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 10000 ocean miles / 5000 coastal miles |
| I have been sailing for about 30 years. I skippered charter boats for about 20 years in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Thailand, crewed on two transatlantic crossings (one racing), and in the Pacific (Tahiti to Tonga) and Indian Ocean (Mauritius to South Africa). For the last two seasons I have skippered my own boat in the Mediterranean. I have entered my 2021 Outremer 45 Catamaran, Madeleine in the ARC + 2023 and the World ARC commencing 11 January 2024. I am an easy going skipper (even when I may not actually feel that way). My boat offers good crew, good food, good company and great sailing on a fast comfortable boat. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | None. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 10000 / Coastal: 5000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| 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 | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
