Michael Perks, male, 70
Ref 59946
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Chesham, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Mediterranean & Black Sea; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 10 ocean miles / 1000 coastal miles |
| Fit retired 70 year old who owns a 31' Westerly Longbow, fin keel, enjoying cruising the English channel and French coast however.... The ich to do a trans atlantic has to be scratched, So if you are looking for an easy going practical crewmember who is competent in sail handling, helming, navigation, watch keeping and can cook hearty food please contact me. I have my own gear and am happy to contribute to food and expenses. Ready to go. Regards Michael | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 10 / Coastal: 1000 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| 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 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2023 | Monohull | Falmouth/Shoreham | 200 | Captain | 2 | |
| 2018 | Monohull | Cowes/Cowes | 50 | Crew | 6 | Round the Island Race |
| 1973 | Contessa 32 | Solent/Solent | 1500 | Crew | 4 | Racing |
