Kelly Wharton, female, 61
Ref 44912
| Nationality: | Canada |
| Currently based in: | West Vancouver, Canada |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Mediterranean & Black Sea; |
| Experience: | 4500 ocean miles / 1000 coastal miles |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 4500 / Coastal: 1000 |
| 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 | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| ICC (International Certificate of Competency) Pleasure Craft | MCA | 24m, 80 gt Coastal Waters | 2018 |
| Safety at Sea | BC Sailing | 2018 | |
| VHF Operator | Canadian Coast Guard | 1987 | |
| Personal Craft Operating Certificate (PCOC) | Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (Vancouver) | 1987 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2018 | Jeanneau 45 | Antigua/Antigua and environs | 200 | Captain | 6 | Antigua Sailing Week |
| 2018 | Elan 42 | Gran Canaria/St. Vincent via Cape Verde | 3000 | Crew | 6 | ARC+ St. Vincent |
| 2017 | Beneteau 46-50 | St. Maarten/Anguilla and environs | 200 | Captain | 6 | Heineken Regattas |
| 2016 | Beneteau 50 | Astoria, Oregon/Victoria, B.C. | 500 | Crew | 7 | Oregon Offshore Race |
| 2014 | Gran Soleil 39 | La Paz, Mexico/Mazatlan | 300 | Crew | 3 | Offshore Delivery |
| 1995 | Irwin 50 | Key West, Florida/Annapolis, Maryland | 1200 | Crew | 4 | Offshore Delivery |
