Guy Hester, male, 67
Ref 48460
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Torquay, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 800 ocean miles / 3200 coastal miles |
| I’m seeking an RYA Yachtmaster Ocean qualifying passage. This means I need to show that I’ve been involved in the boat prep and have been responsible for a watch. Happy to do all / any crew tasks. My wife (RYA Day Skipper) may also be interested if there is an opportunity/need for a couple. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 800 / Coastal: 3200 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
| 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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| Using VHF radio | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Yachtmaster Ocean theory | RYA | 2020 | |
| Cruising Instructor | RYA | 2019 | |
| RYA Yachtmaster Offshore | RYA | 2018 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2018 | Beneteau Oceanis 38 Disabled Sailing Association | Torquay/Torquay | 0 | Captain | 7 | |
| 2018 | Bavaria 36 part owner | Greece/Greece | 0 | Captain | 2 | |
| 2017 | Bavaria 51 | Southampton/Lanzarote | 2800 | Crew | 4 | |
