Michael Perks, male, 71

Ref 59946

Nationality: United Kingdom
Currently based in: Chesham, United Kingdom
Looking for: Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands;
Experience: 10 ocean miles / 1000 coastal miles
Hi, After many years crewing on various yachts, mainly racing around the Solent with overnight trips across channel, I bought a 31' Westerly Longbow, fin keel, which I am renovating however.... Getting some long distance mileage under my belt is a strong desire and if that lead to a trans Atlantic brilliant. I have the time and finances to undertake long passages. 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
Languages: English;
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Michael’s Sailing Experience

Number of years sailing: 10+
Sea miles sailed: Ocean: 10 / Coastal: 1000
Nights at sea: 11-49
I have experience as: Watch Leader
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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
Steer a compass course x
Keep lookout/watch-keeping x
Trimming sails – mainsail and foresail/jib x
Reefing x
Working the foredeck – setting sails including spinnakers and cruising chutes x
Navigating with GPS and paper charts at sea x
Anchoring and handling anchors x
Cooking at sea x
Using dinghies with outboard motors x
Heaving-to and other heavy weather tactics x

Other nautical or cruising skills

Using VHF radiox
Diesel engine maintenancex

Voyage History

Date Boat From/To Miles Role # Crew Rally
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
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