John Buckley, male, 65
Ref 25393
| Nationality: | Bermuda |
| Currently based in: | Smiths, Bermuda |
| Looking for: | Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 2100 ocean miles / 2000 coastal miles |
| I have done offshore and day racing in Bermuda. One passage from Rhode Island, USA to Bermuda; as well as one passage Bermuda to Rhode Island, USA. I completed RYA Day Skipper in 2017 and Coastal Skipper in 2019 through Sunsail in Portsmouth. In summer, 2021 myself and my family bare-boat chartered a Bavarian Cruiser (from PureSail) in the Azores for 2 weeks with myself as skipper cruising 5 of the 9 islands completing over 500 miles. Other courses successfully completed include RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore theory, Safety at Sea, International Certificate of Competency, Short Range Radio, etc. I am looking for a passage on the ARC Europe for the Bermuda to Azores leg primarily as well as any other legs of the ARC Europe including the full rally. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2100 / Coastal: 2000 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| 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 | |
