Des Rogers, male, 71
Ref 49118
| Nationality: | Ireland |
| Currently based in: | , Ireland |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; |
| Experience: | 35000 ocean miles / 10000 coastal miles |
| As the skipper of a HR 46 I sailed Dublin to New Zealand to Hawaii . As the skipper of a HR 53 I have sailed Sweden to Turkey, back to Spain ,back to Turkey. All the above with me family and random crew members.Non were lost on the journey , until we landed that is ! The boat is very well founded and just finished a major overhaul in Marmaris . I am seeking a competent sailor who can undertake watch duties and has overnight off shore experience . | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | not-say |
| Dietary requirements: | none |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 35000 / Coastal: 10000 |
| 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 | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Offshore theory course | RYA | 2003 | |
| Powerboat | RYA | Level 2 | 2003 |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2007 | HR 53 | Sweden/Turkey | 10000 | Captain | 5 | |
| 2004 | HR46 | Dublin/New Zealand | 25000 | Captain | 5 | ARC |
| 2003 | 8 m Rib | Dublin/Dublin | 800 | Captain | 2 | |
| 2001 | 8m rib | Plymouth/Plymouth | 2300 | Captain | 2 | |
