Fin McGurran, male, 59
Ref 49282
| Nationality: | Ireland |
| Currently based in: | Alvor, Portugal |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 10000 ocean miles / 10000 coastal miles |
| Qualified to YM Ocean standard, over 100k miles sailed, crossing the Atlantic at least 12 times. I have recently sold SY Mustique, a 66ft Moody Motor Sailor. I have captained and run Mustique for the last 12 years and offered crewed charters onboard, sailing the eastern Med during the summer months, and crossing to the Caribbean for winter and offering charters there. I am partnered and we both have been operating the yacht in the capacity of Captain/Chef and Mate/Host. Prior to Mustique, I owned and skipped SY Pi Squared, on which I offer Racing charters for regattas and offshore races, in the English Channel, The Med and the Caribbean seas. Since selling the yacht earlier this year, we have bought a new property in the South of Portugal which we intend to eventually make my base - but we're not quite ready for that yet and seeking new adventures. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 10000 / 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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
