Justin Gilbert, male, 49
Ref 102978
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | London, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 10000 ocean miles / 30000 coastal miles |
| Hi there, I'm Justin and have been sailing all of my life. I completed the ARC Expo 98 round the world yacht race at the age of 22. I went on to skipper a variety of boats and owned a Bavaria 42 cruiser for over 10 years which I sailed from the UK to the Med visiting Portugal, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Turkey, Israel, Greece and Romania. Qualifications Yachtmaster Offshore Sea Survival Radio License Diesel Engine Maintenance First Aid Yachtmaster Ocean Theory | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | Vegetarian |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 10000 / Coastal: 30000 |
| 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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Yachtmaster Ocean Theory | RYA | Theory | 2023 |
| Sea Survival | RYA | Sea Survival | 2004 |
| First Aid | RYA | First Aid | 2003 |
| Maritime Radio Operator | MCA | Short Range Cert | 2003 |
| Yachtmaster Offshore | RYA | Yachtmaster Offshore | 2000 |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2012 | Bavaria 42 | UK/Gib. Spain, Italy, Croatia, Montenegroe, Greece, Turkey, Romania | 8000 | Captain | 2 | Boat Owner |
| 2010 | Spirit 68 | Barcelona/Israel | 1200 | Captain | 6 | Private Yacht |
| 1998 | Sail | Lisbon/Lisbon | 28000 | Crew | 4 | Arc Expo 98 |
