John Gayford, male, 77
Ref 8289
| Nationality: | Canada |
| Currently based in: | Oakville, Canada |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 100001 ocean miles / 19999 coastal miles |
| Mechanical engineer see Youtube videoes under John Gayford, & tommmzzz. Stcw95. Built 46'alloy yacht sailed from New York to Melbourne and NZ. Delivered Vo70, Elliott 44, Swan 59, Swan 45, last 12 months. Partner with 27yo son, Thomas, as delivery Captain and crew. Good at fixing things at sea and before sailing.Check my youtube video '117 days at sea' Co-owns C&C 43 now in NZ | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | No but not bad at cooking at sea. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 100001 / Coastal: 19999 |
| 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 | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
