Stephen McDonald, male, 65
Ref 28914
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Stockport, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 1000 ocean miles / 1000 coastal miles |
| I have owned and sailed my own Contessa 25 for 10 years around Devon and Cornwall and the Bristle channel I have restored and maintained it during this time .I am a engineer and mechanic and enjoy singing with a bit of guitar.i am an experienced BSAC diver and underwater hockey player 40 years .Rib sailing !! | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | NONE |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 1000 / Coastal: 1000 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| 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 | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Day Skipper | RYA Torbay sea school | A | 2016 |
