Gregg Kennedy, male, 66
Ref 51107
| Nationality: | Canada |
| Currently based in: | Ottawa, Canada |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Mediterranean & Black Sea; West Africa & South Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 3000 ocean miles / 1500 coastal miles |
| Enjoy good like minded people who are respectful of the boat, captain and crew. Been crewing and chartering in the Caribbean on upscale boats ( Garcia, HH Catamaran); and seeking opportunities on similar well cared for vessels. Now a trained and experienced power boat instructor with Freedom Boat Club and recent Small Vessel Operating Certified (Canada) .Engaging of boat requirements and willing to take on tasks. I am a people person who likes to share experiences and provide / receive instruction when applicable. Not into racing from point to point unless it is in a race! Enjoy mixed crews of ages, sexes, cultural backgrounds. It is not all about the boat, but the experience of the voyage, where the boat can get you and what you can see when you get there - land & sea. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | No red meat. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 3000 / Coastal: 1500 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| I have experience as: | Instructor (Ocean Sailing) |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Small Vessel Operator | Transport Canada | Power carrying 12 passengera | 2022 |
| Sea Survival | ISF | 2017 | |
| ASA114 | ASA | Catamaran | 2017 |
| Sailing Instructor | Sail Canada | Basic Keel Boat | 2012 |
| VHF | Sail Canada | 2011 | |
| Costal Navigation | Sail Canada | 2010 | |
| Intermediate Cruising | Sail Canada | Costal | 2010 |
