David MacKinnon, male, 74
Ref 88698
Nationality: | Australia |
Currently based in: | Brisbane, Australia |
Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
Experience: | 1000 ocean miles / 5000 coastal miles |
I have been sailing for 15+ years and have had several monohulls in that period in Australia and in Greece. Our current boat is a Jeanneau 45DS (Epernay). I sail frequently either in around the can races or in long coastal cruises. Prior to this I spent time racing dinghies many years ago. | |
Smoking: | non-smoker |
Relationship status: | married |
Dietary requirements: | Allergic to iodine so some shellfish can be a problem |
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Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 1000 / Coastal: 5000 |
Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
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 | ![]() |
Diesel engine maintenance | ![]() |
Outboard engine maintenance | ![]() |
Using radar | ![]() |