Richard Crowley, male, 62
Ref 13731
| Nationality: | Ireland |
| Currently based in: | L/Derry, Ireland |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 9000 ocean miles / 6000 coastal miles |
| Retired policeman, but don't let that worry you; I'm pretty easygoing and in no way dogmatic. Active Scuba diver trained to CMAS Monituer 2 instructor/examiner level. Feetac powerboat instructor. Huge experience restoring boats and classic cars. Excellent mechanical knowledge. Sailing experience includes Atlantic crossings and many European deliveries. Boat owner; both sail and power. I hold an American B1/B2 visa so I can crew on boats making landfall there. Enjoys water sports, hill walking and motor-sport. I like a laugh and as a fiction writer I'm always interested in your stories, see www.richardcrowleyauthor.com | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | No special requirements. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 9000 / Coastal: 6000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| 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 cruising skills |
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| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
