Kit Taylor, male, 34
Ref 32165
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Belfast, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 10000 ocean miles / 6000 coastal miles |
| My partner Magda and I have been sailing for a combined 15 years. We have crossed the Atlantic 3 times, sailed above the arctic circle in remote east Greenland's forbidden coast. Braved the north sea in the middle of winter. And crossed the equator on our way to South America. Currently we plan to spend the winter in and around Patagonia and possible cross to Antarctica next summer. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | We eat meat. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 10000 / Coastal: 6000 |
| 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 VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
