David Bradley, male, 50
Ref 43561
Nationality: | Ireland |
Currently based in: | Killarney, Ireland |
Looking for: | Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
Experience: | 200 ocean miles / 3000 coastal miles |
I am a 49 year old boat owner working professional (29t Jeanneau sun odyssey) who has ambitious plans to cruise the world and is looking to build up mileage and off shore experience. I have done sail training on the brigantine STV Asgard II, have my day skipper and have worked as a deck hand on a commercial 70ft Schooner. I have lots of coastal experience on the wild west coast of Ireland. I enjoy a good laugh and good company! I am also a keen surfer. | |
Smoking: | non-smoker |
Relationship status: | married |
Dietary requirements: | None |
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Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 200 / Coastal: 3000 |
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 | ![]() |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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0 |