George Eglington, male, 42
Ref 46015
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Falmouth, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; South America; South Pacific Islands; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 10000 ocean miles / 100000 coastal miles |
| I have been sailing for over 13 years now, I still have a commercial RYA Yachtmaster sail, and also MCA Master200gt, i have 80 per cent of MCA Master500gt yacht modules complete. I have commercial experience as Skipper in North Sea also for Renewable Energy transfer vessels. This is my first yacht I have owned and I have owned it since September 2020. I’m easy to get along with and experienced so your in safe hands. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 10000 / Coastal: 100000 |
| 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 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2012 | Offshore Aluminium Catamarans up to 27 metres | NORTH SEA (Germany, Holland, UK, Denmark) and WEST COAST UK/NORTH SEA (Germany, Holland, UK, Denmark) and WEST COAST UK | 0 | Captain | 15 | Work in Renewables Energy sector |
| 2011 | 11 metre Dufour | Greece/Greece | 0 | Captain | 4 | Work, Sailing instruction |
| 2008 | 24 metre FIFE built Yawl | Antigua, Caribbean /Sardinia, Italy | 5000 | Watch-leader | 5 | Delivery for owner |
