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
Dietary requirements:
Languages: English;
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Finnan’s Sailing Experience

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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Steer a compass course x
Keep lookout/watch-keeping x
Trimming sails – mainsail and foresail/jib x
Reefing x
Working the foredeck – setting sails including spinnakers and cruising chutes x
Navigating with GPS and paper charts at sea x
Anchoring and handling anchors x
Cooking at sea x
Using dinghies with outboard motors x
Heaving-to and other heavy weather tactics x

Other nautical or cruising skills

Using VHF radiox
Diesel engine maintenancex
Outboard engine maintenancex
Repairing or making sailsx
Using radarx

Other nautical or relevant qualifications

Qualification Awarding Level Year
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
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