Jim Clarke, male, 68
Ref 30929
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Bridport, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 6000 ocean miles / 50000 coastal miles |
| I have sailed all my life and am a qualified yacht master and experienced instructor. At various times I have been a keen dinghy sailor (10 years) Keen offshore racing skipper (15 years) and keen cruising yachtsman (40 years). I have 50,000 sea miles, approximately half as skipper, but mostly in a coastal environment. I managed a successful cruising syndicate (Moody 39, 5 owners) in the Eastern Med for over 10 years. I love long distance sailing, am regarded as relaxed and laid back (but firm and directive when necessary), and am a good cook. My greatest strength is probably my ability to "fit in" and make a major contribution to an harmonious crew. Engines are not my strong point but I am competent at most other Boat maintenance duties. I would be regarded as very strong on planning, victualling, and logistical management of complex voyages. I want to spend 2-3 years crewing before embarking on my own Blue Water extended circumnavigation. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 6000 / Coastal: 50000 |
| 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 | |
