KEVIN HORNE, male, 73
Ref 34533
| Nationality: | Australia |
| Currently based in: | Sydney, Australia |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 10000 ocean miles / 15000 coastal miles |
| Owner/ Captain with 35 years offshore and coastal racing experience, including 6 Sydney to Hobart races. I completed the ARC in 2007. We I am looking for experienced offshore racing crew for the ARC Plus 2019 starting November 10, 2019 in Las Palmas, Grand Canary. The yacht is a 2018 Jeanneau 51 comprehensively equipped to meet all ARC requirements. Whilst I enjoy a good time, I am extremely safety conscious and expect the same from all crew members. Non-smokers only. Crew required to be in Las Palmas by the 6th of November with ARC compliant personal safety gear. ARC entry fee and all food supplied during the race, including pre and post race celebrations. Crew responsible for own transportation costs and accomodation onshore. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 10000 / Coastal: 15000 |
| 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 | |
