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John Buckley, male, 65

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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. A goal for me would be 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. Or other Atlantic crossings. Outside of sailing I have a long list of hobbies. I am married with 4 grown-up sons, the youngest an avid sailor although all love being on the water. I recently retired from Bacardi (the global headquarters).
Smoking: non-smoker
Relationship status: married
Dietary requirements:
Languages: English;
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John’s Sailing Experience
Number of years sailing: 10+
Sea miles sailed: Ocean: 2100 / Coastal: 2000
Nights at sea: 1-10
I have experience as: Watch Leader
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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

Other nautical or relevant qualifications
Qualification Awarding Level Year
RYA Coastal Skipper Royal Yachting Association Coastal Skipper (have Day Skipper as well) 2019

Voyage History
Date Boat From/To Miles Role # Crew Rally
January 0 Grand Solei Wickford, Rhode Island/Bermuda 750 Crew 4
January 0 Oyster 65 Bermuda/Newport 750 Crew 5
January 0 Bavaria Cruiser Ponta Delgada/Ponta Delgada 500 Captain 4

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