David Gaffney, male, 31
Ref 48200
| Nationality: | Ireland |
| Currently based in: | La Linea, Spain |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; South America; Antarctica & Sub-Antarctic Islands; |
| Experience: | 3000 ocean miles / 400 coastal miles |
| I am keen to get some more sea miles under my belt in 2021. I am a flexible and easy going Irish person who from summer 2021 will be taking some time off work to spend some extended time sailing and gaining experience. I am a practical person (woodwork and metalwork are hobbies of mine) and I am willing to help out with all aspects of life on board (cooking, cleaning, standing watch etc.) I am fully vaccinated. Update I'm back from 1500 mile round trip to Iceland. Looking to head down to the Canaries across across the Atlantic next. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 1 to 3 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 3000 / Coastal: 400 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| I have experience as: | Crew |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2022 | D | Scotland/Iceland | 1400 | Crew | 0 | |
