Charles Chambers, male, 72
Ref 21417
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Plymouth, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; North Indian Ocean & Red Sea; North Pacific Islands; South America; South Pacific Islands; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 20000 ocean miles / 20000 coastal miles |
| Retired, easy going, caring with grown up family. Just love the sea and sailing, enjoyed the Caribbean Islands before sailing back to UK on the ARC (Europe). Local UK waters sailing for this season and also looking for occasional crewing opportunities. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 20000 / Coastal: 20000 |
| 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 VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
