Elsa Swetenham, female, 23
Ref 34091
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Jersey, Channel Islands, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; |
| Experience: | 3000 ocean miles / 3000 coastal miles |
| I am a young experienced sailor and racer. Currently based in Antigua racing on the Caribbean circuit. Due to the current corona situation I am either looking to sail back to the UK or to head to Panama and sail the Pacific. I have done an Atlantic crossing and am confident doing solo night watches, helping with all boat maintenance and cooking duties. I would love the opportunity to cross the Pacific and visit as many islands as possible along the way, however I am also open to the option of sailing back to the UK if the corona situation continues how it is. Please get in contact and I can send my sailing CV. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | none |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 3000 / Coastal: 3000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
| 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 | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| RYA Day Skipper | Royal Yachting Association | Day Skipper | 2019 |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2019 | Oyster Lightwave 48 | Las Palmas, Gran Canaria /Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia | 2881 | Watch-leader | 3 | ARC - Atlantic Rally for Cruisers |
