john lam, male, 52
Ref 39041
| Nationality: | Australia |
| Currently based in: | Sydney , Australia |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 500 ocean miles / 3000 coastal miles |
| Dear skipper/team member I'm interested in finding a position as a Competent Crew, Delivery Crew, 1st Mate or Lead Deckhand, generally a all rounder, location is no barrier. I am a commercial builder by trade with 30yr experience. I have a lot of back ground knowledge of many trades within the marine industry and able to resolve problems efficiently. I’m very confident and listen to instructions well, physically fit and robust. Great cooking skills, have lived aboard for the last 18months on my own yacht. Additional have working with children police clearance. Look forward to be working within a team environment. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 500 / Coastal: 3000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Crew |
| 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 | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Commerical builder | MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION | open builder | 2000 |
| Advance diver | PADI | Advance | 1998 |
| Safety | Survival at sea | Australian sailing | 0 |
