James Allison, male, 26
Ref 48282
Nationality: | United Kingdom |
Currently based in: | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain |
Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
Experience: | 3000 ocean miles / 2000 coastal miles |
Hi, I'm a relaxed person who's easy to be around and meticulous when performing tasks and roles. I've always been able to pick up new skills quickly and I'm keen to get the best out of experiences that come my way. I can lead solo night watches, cook, clean and perform basic maintenance on board. I've held a committee position at my university sailing club for 3 years including Commodore(President), Bosun and Social Secretary. References Neil Maher: 3 years as a Yachtmaster instructor and 13 years in the industry. ([email protected]) James Walker: Commercial yachtmaster and Harbour master working in marine industry for 20 years. ([email protected]) | |
Smoking: | non-smoker |
Relationship status: | single |
Dietary requirements: | None |
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Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 3000 / Coastal: 2000 |
Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
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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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Assistant Instructor | RYA | 2021 | |
Yachtmaster Offshore and Costal Skipper Theory | RYA | 2020 | |
Powerboat | RYA | 2 | 2017 |
Voyage History |
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Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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2021 | Sigma 33 | Ramsey - Port Patrick - Croabh Haven - Dunstaffnage Bay - Tobermory - Oban - Port Patrick - Douglas/Ramsey | 500 | Crew | 4 | West Highland Week |
2021 | Oyster 485 | Plymouth - Million Cove - Old Grimsby Sound - Team Sound - The Cove (Gugh) - Watermill Cove - Helford/Plymouth | 230 | Crew | 4 | RCC Cadet Cruise |
2021 | Benuteau First 47.7 | Plymouth - Santander - La Coruna - Sines - Villa Real - Cadiz /Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 1900 | Crew | 5 | Delivery |
2021 | Corby 33 | Ramsey/Ramsey | 75 | Crew | 8 | IOM Round the Island |
2021 | Seadog 30 | Ramsey - Port Patrick - Lamlash Bay - Rothesay - Portavdie - Campbeltown - Bangor - Ardglass - Portaferry - Douglas/Ramsey | 375 | Captain | 4 | Cruising |
2021 | Corby 33 | Port St Mary/Port St Mary | 75 | Crew | 8 | Round Mann Race |
2021 | Nicholson 35 | Menai - Bardsea island - Barnmouth - Caernarfen - Whitehaven - Corpach - West Loch Tarbert - Port Patrick/Douglas | 575 | Watch-leader | 5 | 3 Peaks Yacht Race |
2019 | Bavaria 38 | Costa del raptia - Ibiza - Valencia/Costa del raptia | 350 | Crew | 8 | Crusing |
2019 | J133 | Mylor - Roscoff - Scilly isles - Helford/Mylor | 300 | Crew | 6 | Cruising |