Matthew Porter, male, 52
Ref 48970
Nationality: | United Kingdom |
Currently based in: | Plymouth , United Kingdom |
Looking for: | Caribbean; Mediterranean & Black Sea; |
Experience: | 600 ocean miles / 10000 coastal miles |
Hi, I am RYA Yachtmaster with 30 years experience and currently cruise in a Sadler 29. I have some experience of technical sailing from Melges 24. I want to invest some energy and enthusiasm in crewing for others and gaining ocean experience, before we set off in a bigger boat in a few years. I am half way through RYA Ocean Astronav course. I have chartered as Skipper for the last 20 years in UK, Turkey, Greece, Australia and Caribbean. I have done my Comp Crew, Dayskipper, Yachtmaster, Sea Survival and First Aid. I am an exec coach by profession and have a good understading of emotional intelligence and group dynamics. I am good with handling chaotic situation, I have a big heart and a lot of enthusiasm. | |
Smoking: | non-smoker |
Relationship status: | married |
Dietary requirements: | None |
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Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 600 / Coastal: 10000 |
Nights at sea: | 50+ |
I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
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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 |
Voyage History |
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Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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2006 | Dufour 34 | Torquay/Ireland to France to Torquay | 600 | Captain | 2 | Traingle Race |