Damian Bown, male, 59
Ref 36689
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | London, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; South America; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 500 ocean miles / 5000 coastal miles |
| AVAILABLE FOR ARC 2019 -Have Ocean Yachtmaster (Theory) , PB2, VHF certificate of competence. Qualified Engineer -I have sailed all my life. Optimist > Laser > 420 > Sigma 33 & 38 > Daring > Laser SB 3 > Kitesurf. Variously as owner, skipper and crew. Mostly coastal racing. Some family holiday cruising UK , Med & Caribbean. -My friends turn to me to: fit or fix something broken (mechanical or electrical), coordinate a trip, be the designated photographer, sort out their computer, cook dinner. -I'm in my mid 50's on a short break before starting a new job in January 2020. Married, 2 children (18, 14) . Based in London, England. -Mechanical Engineer by training and passion, but 20 yrs doing software and tech | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | none |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 500 / Coastal: 5000 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| 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 | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Yachtmaster Offshore (Theory) | RYA | Shorebased | 2010 |
| National Powerboat Certificate | RYA | PB2 | 2007 |
| Restricted Certificate of Competence in Radio Telephony | RYA | pass | 1999 |
