Michael Costello, male, 66
Ref 31159
| Nationality: | Ireland |
| Currently based in: | Limerick, Ireland |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 1000 ocean miles / 2000 coastal miles |
| I have my own 8m sailboat and have some experience of offshore sailing.I am looking to increase my experience offshore as I intend to do the ARC transatlantic next year in my own boat. I have excellent mechanical ability. By training I am a geologist but most of my time is as an organic farmer. I am fit and have no problems in the bosuns chair. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 3 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 1000 / Coastal: 2000 |
| Nights at sea: | 8 |
| I have experience as: | Crew |
| 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 | |
