Mark Deacon, male, 61
Ref 19238
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Longfield, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 2296 ocean miles / 7811 coastal miles |
| Commercially Endorsed Yachtmaster Coastal. I am 57 years old and have been sailing for about 9 years. I am very enthusiastic and have packed a lot in during this time. I have my own Bavaria cruiser. My sailing has been around British waters but also in the Aegean and Ionian, mainly as skipper but also as crew and watch leader. I have also completed a crossing of the Atlantic Ocean as watch leader in a crew of four. I have skippered numerous return trips across the English Channel to France, Channel Islands etc. I have passed my RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence. All my training has been completed with the Met Police Sailing Club, which is a great place to learn to sail safely. I am very sociable, friendly and easy to get on with. I like to have fun, but safety and doing the job properly is always my priority. I'm usually smiling even when under pressure... I can cook. I have recently retired from the police and am used to making good decisions whilst under pressure. I am a qualified approved electrician and build vintage race cars in my spare time. So pulling an engine apart and repairing it would be a normal days fun for me! I do all the repairs and maintenance on my own yacht. I keep my boat spotless and enjoy sailing with people with the same approach. I am used to working as a team player and have always got on well when under the command of a skipper. Equally i am capable of decision making when needed or circumstances dictate. I am very interested in doing the ARC or ARC plus, or similar voyages. I am looking to join a nice friendly, safe and civilised boat..... | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Dietary requirements: | N/A. Happy to eat and cook most types of food. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2296 / Coastal: 7811 |
| 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 | |
