Ian McDonald, male, 64
Ref 28544
| Nationality: | New Zealand |
| Currently based in: | Phoenix, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; South Pacific Islands; |
| Experience: | 15000 ocean miles / 20000 coastal miles |
| I grew up in New Zealand - currently live in Phoenix, AZ - sailed and raced since I was 10 - first boat at 12 (P Class) - first catamaran at 16 (Shearwater) - next cat at 23 (Hobby) - currently 30' Bayliner with twin 305 V8's. Crewed on numerous 100+ nm races - Delivered 62' cat La Luna - 1,200 nm - 2 crew plus Captain - from Fort Lauderdale to San Salvador - Captained 45' Leopard BVI's - Crewed on Eve a Swan 65 – Sydney to Cabbage Tree Island and Sydney to Hobart 2017 – Crewed on Anafesto a TP 52 – Giraglia 2018 Watch Captain - Beneteau 477 - Transpac 2019 Transback 2021 Transpac 2023 ASA 101, 103, 104 Certified NASDS Certified J2055 International Safety at Sea Certificate - Certified FA, CPR, AED Ex Certified EMT - Headed the Canadian Ski Patrol System On-hill Training for 5 years. Excellent chef !! | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
| Social Links: | |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 15000 / Coastal: 20000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Watch Leader |
| 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 | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| First Aid, CPR, AED | American Red Cross | 2023 | |
| First Aid, CPR, AED | American Red Cross | 2020 | |
| First Aid, CPR, AED | American Red Cross | 2018 | |
| ISAS | US Sailing | 2018 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2023 | Beneteau First 477 | Los Angeles/Honolulu | 2 | Watch-leader | 9 | Transpac |
| 2021 | Beneteau First 477 | Honolulu/Los Angeles | 3 | Watch-leader | 6 | Transback |
| 2019 | Beneteau First 477 | Los Angeles/Honolulu | 2 | Watch-leader | 12 | Transpac |
| 2018 | TP52 | St Tropez/Genoa | 240 | Crew | 11 | Giraglia |
| 2017 | Swan 65 | Sydney/Hobart | 630 | Crew | 12 | Sydney Hobart |
