David McKnight, male, 63
Ref 32606
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Belfast, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 25000 ocean miles / 15000 coastal miles |
| Smoking: | smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 25000 / Coastal: 15000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Instructor (Ocean Sailing) |
| 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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Powerboat Instructor | RYA | Instructor | 2009 |
| Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased | RYA | 1992 | |
| Yachtmaster | RYA | Offshore | 1991 |
| VHF | RYA | 1991 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 1993 | Rival 32 | St Lucia/Ireland | 3000 | Captain | 3 | |
| 1992 | Rival 32 | Gran Canaria/St Lucia | 2500 | Captain | 5 | ARC |
| 1991 | Van DE Stadt 36 | BVI/Ireland | 3000 | Watch-leader | 4 | |
| 1990 | Van De Stadt 36 | Gran Canaria/St Lucia | 2500 | Watch-leader | 5 | ARC |
