Craig Little, male, 58
Ref 48861
| Nationality: | New Zealand |
| Currently based in: | Bay of Islands Kerikeri, New Zealand |
| Looking for: | North Pacific Islands; South Pacific Islands; |
| Experience: | 15000 ocean miles / 1500 coastal miles |
| Hi..I've been sailing for most of my life, racing, cruising, and yacht delivery jobs both internationally and in New Zealand and Australia. I'm easy going, and run a collaborative approach to passage planning and the voyage. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | I don't eat meat but enjoy fish. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 15000 / Coastal: 1500 |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
