Derek Frame, male, 59
Ref 47718
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | , Gibraltar |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 1000 ocean miles / 9000 coastal miles |
| HI I have been sailing for the past 20 years and during that time have completed my YM offshore, first aid, survival at sea, radio, engine courses etc. I have owned 2 yachts and sailed throughout the South Coast of England. I have completed deliveries as a watch leader from the Canaries to Gibraltar and Holland to Edinburgh as well as skippered numerous channel crossings to France and the Channel Islands. In 2018, my partner and I bought a 2012 Wauquiez 47 Pilot Saloon. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 1000 / Coastal: 9000 |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
