Laura Hampton, female, 21
Ref 48868
| Nationality: | Ireland |
| Currently based in: | St. Andrews, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 4000 ocean miles / 3000 coastal miles |
| Keen sailor, having sailed since 10 years old on a variety of boats from dinghies to tall ships. Over 17 weeks of offshore sailing experience including a transatlantic sail. Currently studying international relations at the University of St. Andrews and absolutely love sailing so keen to sail as much as possible. Hold RYA Coastal Skipper license, RYA First aid, Sea survival, Paddlesports instructor and PADI certified. Keen to do as many watersports as possible and explore new places! | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 4000 / Coastal: 3000 |
| 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 | |
Other nautical or cruising skills |
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| Using VHF radio | |
