Michael Bleakley, male, 65
Ref 40193
| Nationality: | Australia |
| Currently based in: | Sydney, Australia |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 2000 ocean miles / 5000 coastal miles |
| Many years experience inshore / offshore racing and cruising. Day / night sailing / Standing watch / navigating. I love the ocean and have an easy going, friendly outlook | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Dietary requirements: | Nil |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2000 / Coastal: 5000 |
| 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 | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Sea Safety Survival, Marine Radio, Day Skipper, Maritime First Aid | RYA | Basic | 2019 |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| January 0 | Beneteau 44.7 | Lord Howe Island/Sydney | 500 | 6 | Independent | |
| January 0 | Beneteau 44.7 | Hobart/Hobart | 1500 | Watch-leader | 6 | Independent |
| January 0 | varios | Sydney/Southport | 0 | Captain | 3 | Independent |
