Karissa Lewes, female, 59
Ref 26893
| Nationality: | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Currently based in: | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 2000 ocean miles / 2000 coastal miles |
| Sailed from Palma, Majorca to Port de Sóller, return with one night sail for Day Skipper Licence, 5 days at sea, anchoring in different sheltered harbours. Coastal Skipper from Hamble School of Yachting ... Sailed in the Solent, around Isle of Wight, West Country England, Channel Is. Currently a Powerboat Level 2 Instructor RYA certified, conduct courses in The Club, Abu Dhabi. First Aid Certified RYA, Apps.. Windy, Navionics. Volunteered twice for Volvo Ocean Race in Abu Dhabi, driving Powerboat for Media. I don't get seasick, so when the weather is rough I'm usually the one in the galley cooking. I learned to sail when I was 10yrs, in Trinidad & Tobago, sailed and crewed for yachts going to Tobago, Barbados and the Grenadines many times. Crewed in yachts for races around Antigua and within the gulf of Paria in Trinidad. Tobago Race Week, Barbados Race Week, Antigua Race Week. I'm also an Artist (Oils) and Photographer. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Dietary requirements: | Pineapple. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2000 / Coastal: 2000 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
| 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 | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
