George Gedling, male, 35
Ref 102939
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | , United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 482 coastal miles |
| Keen all-round sailor and water sports person seeking crewing opportunities on yachts of any size. Growing up by the sea in Seaview on the Isle of Wight, I've been in and out of boats throughout my life - from sailing dinghies & yachts to tug boats. Having just completed RYA Day Skipper and working towards RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, I'm looking for the chance to build sea time, develop seamanship and nautical skills for a complete change of tack to a maritime career. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | less than 1 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 482 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| I have experience as: | Crew |
| 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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| Day Skipper (practical) | RYA | 2024 | |
| Competent Crew | RYA | 2023 | |
| Powerboat | RYA | 2 | 2009 |
| Start Windsurf Instructor | RYA | 2009 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2024 | Ketch (38ft) | Braye Harbour, Alderney/Yarmouth, Isle of Wight | 65 | Crew | 2 | |
| 2023 | Ketch (38ft) | Braye Harbour, Alderney/Yarmouth, Isle of Wight | 65 | Crew | 2 | |
| 2022 | Ketch (38ft) | Yarmouth, Isle of Wight/St Peter Port, Guernsey | 0 | Crew | 2 | |
