David Le Page, male, 62
Ref 45733
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Guernsey, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 4300 coastal miles |
| Sailing since the age of 11. RYA Senior Instructor and Powerboat Instructor. Activity First Aid, VHF Certificate and Enhanced Police check. Has sailed everything from Bathtubs to Tall Ships. Currently owns and races a J24 as well as dinghies. Numerous cross channel trips, mainly in earlier sailing days. Has two sons who are now adult so I've started the journey towards retirement. Now works as a Senior Sailing and Powerboat Instructor in Guernsey. I've never ocean sailed and want to tick this box, preferably to the Caribbean as I was born in Nassau Bahamas. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 4300 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| I have experience as: | Watch Leader |
| 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 | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Paddlesport Coach | BCU | Two plus SUP Module | 2014 |
| Yachtmaster Shorebased | RYA | Offshore | 1996 |
| Certificate of Competence in Radio Telephony | United Kingdom | VHF Only | 1992 |
| Senior Dinghy Instructor | RYA | plus Advanced, Keelboat and Racing Instructor | 0 |
| Powerboat Instructor | RYA | plus Safety Boat Instructor | 0 |
| Police Record Update | Disclosure & Barring Service | Enhanced | 0 |
| Activity First Aid | St John | 0 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2006 | 1/4 Tonner | Guernsey/Cowes | 96 | Captain | 3 | |
| 1982 | Swan 55 | Lymington/Alderney & return | 65 | Watch-leader | 6 | |
| 1982 | Oyster 39 | St Helier/Hamble | 95 | Crew | 3 | |
| 1982 | Tall Ship | Southampton/Ipswich | 857 | Watch-leader | 39 | |
| 1981 | Jupiter 30 | Poole/Alderney | 60 | Captain | 4 | Delivery from 1/2 ton cup |
| 1981 | Jupiter 30 | Guernsey - Poole/Poole - Guernsey | 450 | Crew | 5 | 1/2 Ton cup plus delivery |
| 1981 | Swan 55 | Burnham/Ostend | 180 | Crew | 6 | |
| 1981 | Admiral Cup Yacht 47ft | Cowes/Cowes | 80 | Crew | 12 | Round Island Race (Line honours) |
| 1980 | Tall Ship | Southampton/Fleetwood | 977 | Watch-leader | 39 | |
| 1979 | Tall Ship | Southampton/Dover | 675 | Watch-leader | 39 | |
| 1979 | Tall Ship | Southampton/Weymouth | 764 | Crew | 39 | |
