david hanks, male, 36
Ref 31929
| Nationality: | Ireland |
| Currently based in: | Dublin, Ireland |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 3500 ocean miles / 3500 coastal miles |
| I am 32 years old and Yachtmaster Offshore with commercial endorsement and an RYA Cruising Instructor. Non smoker. Very strong mechanical experience. I'm good at diagnosing and repairs most systems you will find on most yachts. Enthusiastic and hard working. I enjoy my job and take pride in being professional. I am currently teaching RYA courses and skippering charters in Ireland until mid September. Looking for paid opportunities mostly but I love sailing so I will be replying to non paid opportunities also. My girlfriend wants to join me in and make sailing her career so I plan to take her with me on a couple of trips this year. CV and references available on request. RYA Yachtmaster Offshore CE RYA Cruising Instructor RYA Powerboat Level 2 RYA First Aid ISAF Offshore Safety VHF/GMDSS ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate SSI Open Water Diver | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 3500 / Coastal: 3500 |
| 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 | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Cruising Instructor | Royal Yachting Association | 2021 | |
| Yachtmaster | Royal Yachting Association | Offshore | 2020 |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2020 | Volvo 70 | Gibraltar/Antigua | 3500 | Watch-leader | 12 | |
