David Simpson, male, 60
Ref 61228
| Nationality: | Canada |
| Currently based in: | Burnaby, Canada |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 5000 ocean miles / 2000 coastal miles |
| Greetings, I was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. I started racing Lasers at age 12 and competed in the 1976 BC summer games finishing 2nd in my club. By age 18 I was crewing on a C&C 40. From 1990 to 1998 I participated in the VARC on a custom C&C 43, J37 and a J39, primarily as Bowman and Trimmer. I did the Vic-Maui in 1992 on the C&C 43 placing 2nd in our division and 5th overall. In July 2023 I was a member of a 6 man crew delivering an Andrews 77 from Honolulu to Vancouver. I am very mechanically inclined, a very capable helmsman at night, get along well with others and I'm comfortable in the galley under any conditions. I've cruised the local waters in the Pacific Northwest with my own sailboat for the last 20 years. I've installed electrical upgrades, a hydronic heating system and performed all mechanical maintenance and repairs. I have my CYA Coastal Navigation and I'm currently working on my RYA Coastal Skipper Certification. I am 6'2" 190lbs, retired, very active, non smoker with no medical issues. My passion is sailing and exploring and I would welcome any opportunity to continue fulfilling my dream. I look forward to hearing from you. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | none |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 5000 / Coastal: 2000 |
| 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 | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2023 | Andrews 77 | Honolulu Hawaii/Vancouver BC | 3000 | Watch-leader | 6 | Delivery |
| 1992 | CC 43 | Victoria BC/Maui Hawaii | 2300 | Watch-leader | 10 | Race |
