Keith Barker, male, 68
Ref 49013
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Brentwood, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 15000 ocean miles / 2000 coastal miles |
| 67 years old, now a happy grandfather. RYA Coastal Skipper qualified. Considered by my sailing buddies, I am told, as dependable, resilient and (generally) easy-going. I still have an almost overwhelming urge to experience again long ocean passages (preferably warm ones!). I want to cross the Pacific. I am looking for a short-handed crew undertaking a Pacific crossing that needs someone to share the watch rota. I can fly out (at my cost) to anywhere, almost any time, for the right opportunity. My ocean sailing experience was earned in the 2015/16 Clipper RTW yacht race, where I completed 3 legs: London to Rio, to Cape Town, leaving the boat in Albany Western Australia. Over 15000 miles. I was an occasional watch leader, regular night watch helm, trimmer, deck hand, handyman, cook, cleaner, etc. I revelled in helming at night in the Southern Ocean with difficult seas and serious storms every 4 days. I have often skippered small yachts in both Greek Island flotillas and solo bareboating, including in the Azores and the Whitsundays, with my wife and friends. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 15000 / Coastal: 2000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| 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 | |
