Jack Forrester, male, 27
Ref 35792
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | London, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 2000 ocean miles / 3000 coastal miles |
| 23 year old graduate from London looking to get into sailing. Yachtmaster offshore qualified Have been employed as a Boat Captain for an Iceni 39 OS for 2 Fastnet campagns (2017 and 2019) while I was at university, as well as being employed freelance as a coach and instructor for racing teams based out of the UK. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | N/A |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2000 / Coastal: 3000 |
| 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 | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Yachtmaster Offshore | RYA / ISAF | Offshore | 2016 |
| RYA Diesel Engine Maintenace | RYA | 2016 | |
| Power Boat Level 2 | RYA | 2 | 2013 |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2019 | Iceni 39 | Cowes/St Malo | 125 | Watch-leader | 8 | |
| 2019 | Iceni 39 | Cowes/Plymouth | 300 | Watch-leader | 10 | Attempted Fastnet |
| 2017 | Iceni 39 | Cowes/Plymouth | 600 | Crew | 10 | Fastnet |
| 2017 | Iceni 39 | Cowes/Cowes | 110 | Crew | 10 | RORC Channel Race |
| 2017 | Iceni 39 | Cowes/Gurnsey | 125 | Crew | 10 | RORC Morgan Cup |
| 2017 | Iceni 39 | Cowes/Cowes | 110 | Crew | 10 | De Guingand Bowl Race |
| 2017 | Iceni 39 | Cowes/Le Havre | 110 | Crew | 8 | Cervantes Trophy Race |
