Chris Ayres, male, 76
Ref 2261
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Pin Mill, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 14000 ocean miles / 10000 coastal miles |
| Sailor, climber, adventurer. Came late to sailing because I used to spend my time climbing mountains as a Mountain Guide Mountainadventures, but have now been sailing more than 20 years and am qualified yachtmaster. Well travelled and well educated. Crossed from Europe to Caribbean winter 2014/2015 Spent 2 years cruising Caribbean. Crossed Pacific singlehanded and have cruised in NZ, Fiji and Vanuatu. Now back based in the UK on the East coast | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
| Social Links: |
http://https://www.facebook.com/chris.ayres.31542 |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 14000 / Coastal: 10000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Captain (Offshore) |
| 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 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2014 | Vancouver 28 | UK/New Zealand | 20 | Captain | 1 | |
