Gabriel Dobrev, male, 49
Ref 31095
Nationality: | Bulgaria |
Currently based in: | Sofia, Bulgaria |
Looking for: | Caribbean; Mediterranean & Black Sea; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
Experience: | 3000 ocean miles / 400 coastal miles |
I've sailed a few times for a week with friends and have a skipper certificate. In 2018 I joined ARC on board of Incisor. There I helmed for many hours, day and night, through squalls and calm weather, with various spinnakers and jibs. It was a great opportunity and I learned a lot from the trip. I'm an experienced sports climber and good wind-surfer. Other hobbies include surfing, scuba diving, ice skating and skiing. In the last 18 years I've led a team of 50 people in my own company. As a small business owner I'm used to working in a team, accepting responsibility and dealing with stress. My sports hobbies have given me strength and endurance and I know the value of persistence. I'm easy going and enjoy a good laugh, a good meal and a good sunset. | |
Smoking: | non-smoker |
Relationship status: | partnered |
Dietary requirements: | none |
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Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 3000 / Coastal: 400 |
Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
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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 relevant qualifications |
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Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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Coastal Skipper | RYA | 2019 | |
Skipper of seagoing vessel up to 40 GT | BMA (Bulgaria) | 2013 |
Voyage History |
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Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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2019 | Comet 41 | Kavala, Greece /Kavala | 120 | Crew | 6 | |
2019 | Elan 40 | Kavala, Greece /Kavala | 60 | Captain | 4 | |
2018 | Corby 45 | Las Palmas, Grand Canaria/St Lucia | 3000 | Crew | 11 | ARC 2018 |
2015 | 36ft Bavaria | Ormos Panagias, Greece/Ormos Panagias, Greece | 120 | Crew | 6 | |
2012 | 42ft Bavaria | Skiatos, Greece/Volos, Greece | 100 | Crew | 6 |