Michaela Arthur, female, 51
Ref 50240
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Nuneaton, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 2000 ocean miles / 5000 coastal miles |
| I have been sailing since 2013. Following an intensive YM course, I worked at a sailing school in Cowes for a few years and am now ready to expand my horizons and start ticking off some bucket list locations. I have sailed extensively in the Solent, across the Channel to the Channel Islands and along the south coast. I took part in the Caribbean 600 in 2018 and spent a season sailing in the Caribbean. This year I took part in Antigua Sailing Week and have sailed along the South Coast of Spain, the Balearics and Sardinia. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2000 / Coastal: 5000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Watch Leader |
| 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 | |
