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james Hynes, male, 69

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Nationality: United Kingdom
Currently based in: Dundee, United Kingdom
Looking for: Caribbean; Mediterranean & Black Sea; South America; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands;
Experience: 48000 ocean miles / 10000 coastal miles
I joined the Royal Navy in 1970 at age 15. Now a fit 64 year old I have may thousands of sea miles under me on ships,submarines and sailing yachts. I currently operate a small business in Dundee, Scotland. Having gradually increased my experience on monohulls and achieved my Yachtmaster Offshore in 2016. A recent transatlantic trip on an Amel ticked off a long awaited ambition. I am keen to increase my knowledge of other yachts especially cats. I consider myself honest, reliable trustworthy, a good listener and with a flexible approach when dealing with others. My technical background in Marine Engineering , diagnostics and problem solving may come in handy to someone, someday. I am from the "work hard play hard " school and very much like to let my hair down at the end of a trip. NOTE; I am usually available late November thru to xmas when I must be back in UK for a week, after which I could re-join.
Smoking: non-smoker
Relationship status: partnered
Dietary requirements: nil..but due to a previous experience I do not eat freshly caught TUNA
Languages: English;
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james’s Sailing Experience
Number of years sailing: 10+
Sea miles sailed: Ocean: 48000 / Coastal: 10000
Nights at sea: 50+
I have experience as: Captain (Offshore)
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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
Steer a compass course x
Keep lookout/watch-keeping x
Trimming sails – mainsail and foresail/jib x
Reefing x
Working the foredeck – setting sails including spinnakers and cruising chutes x
Navigating with GPS and paper charts at sea x
Anchoring and handling anchors x
Cooking at sea x
Using dinghies with outboard motors x
Heaving-to and other heavy weather tactics x

Other nautical or cruising skills
Using VHF radiox
Diesel engine maintenancex
Outboard engine maintenancex
Using radarx

Other nautical or relevant qualifications
Qualification Awarding Level Year
Yachtmaster Offshore RYA 0
Yachmaster Offshore RYA 0

Voyage History
Date Boat From/To Miles Role # Crew Rally
2023 LAGOON 40 Gibraltar/Mineslo via Madiiera Canaries 1800 Watch-leader 5

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