Graham Perry, male, 54
Ref 36949
| Nationality: | Canada |
| Currently based in: | Toronto, Canada |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 18000 ocean miles / 2500 coastal miles |
| Software Engineer and semi-retired Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (helicopters). I have crossed the Pacific (Antigua to New Zealand) in 2010 and the Atlantic (France to Antigua) in 2012 as the skipper with my family. Kids are grown up now, so it is just myself and my wife. We are a team and have the same sailing experience of 1000's of blue water ocean miles. In between boats currently, but we both have taken a 2 months leave of absence for November and December. Julie and I both are non-smokers and casual drinkers. We travel as a team and love being out at sea. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 18000 / Coastal: 2500 |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| HAM Radio Operator | Government of Canada | general | 2007 |
| Scuba Diver | PADI | Advanced | 1991 |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2015 | Sloop | Bahamas/Annapolis | 1200 | Captain | 4 | NA |
| 2012 | Sloop | France/Antiga | 5500 | Captain | 4 | na |
| 2012 | Sloop | Cuba/Panama | 600 | Crew | 4 | NA |
| 2010 | Ketch | Antigua/New Zealand | 10000 | Captain | 4 | Pacific Puddle Jump |
| 2009 | Sloop | Grenada/Columbia | 800 | Captain | 4 | NA |
| 2008 | Sloop | Antigua/Grenada | 400 | Captain | 4 | NA |
