Donald O'Neill, male, 63
Ref 45400
| Nationality: | Ireland |
| Currently based in: | Dublin , Ireland |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 3000 ocean miles / 8000 coastal miles |
| I am an RYA yachtmaster offshore with approx 10000 miles including a number of ocean passages like Southampton to Gibraltar, Falmouth to la Coruna , St Martin to Bermuda , Dominican Republic to Antigua. I have also done a lot of island hopping in the Caribbean over the last 5 years. As a fellow boat owner I think I could add a lot as part of your crew and I would love an opportunity to talk to you to see what is possible | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 3000 / Coastal: 8000 |
| 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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Yachtmaster Offshore | RYA | 2011 | |
| Yachtmaster coastal | RYA | 2006 | |
| 0 | |||
