Finnan Connolly, male, 32
Ref 39517
Nationality: | Ireland |
Currently based in: | Sunshine Coast , Australia |
Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
Experience: | 50000 ocean miles / 10000 coastal miles |
As a skilled and experienced sailor I intend to continue my progression in the industry by working with conscious professionals with a focus on sustainability. I have sailed the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans as well as the Mediterranean and Caribbean Seas, I have experience with high latitude sailing, solo sailing, ocean crossings, emergency situations, Panama Canal crossing, Arctic Circle sailing, charter operations, private cruising, racing, deliveries, inland sailing, vessel pre-purchase surveying, annual surveying, managing vessel purchase, and managing refit work. I am focussed on operating sailing vessels and will bring energy and enthusiasm to any vessel as well as a focus on safety and sustainability. | |
Smoking: | non-smoker |
Relationship status: | partnered |
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Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 50000 / Coastal: 10000 |
Nights at sea: | 50+ |
I have experience as: | Captain (Offshore) |
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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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Yachtmaster Ocean Theory | RYA | 2020 | |
STCW 95/10 | MCA | 2019 | |
ENG 1 | MCA | 2019 | |
Yachtmaster Offshore | RYA | 2017 | |
VHF Operators Certificate | ISA | 2017 | |
Sailing Instructor | RYA | 2017 | |
Powerboat Instructor | ISA | 2017 | |
Powerboat Level 2 | RYA | 2017 | |
Divemaster | PADI | 2014 |