Michael Sadlier, male, 62
Ref 48974
| Nationality: | Ireland |
| Currently based in: | Dublin, Ireland |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 5000 ocean miles / 10000 coastal miles |
| I have sailed for the past 40 plus years and currently own a HR43 that I bought last year. I have about 5000 miles of Ocean passages under my belt - mainly - Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Madeira, Canaries, Azores and home, over the past few years. Considering doing the ARC as skipper in 2023/2024 but would like to do the crossing on another yacht before skippering across the pond myself. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 5000 / Coastal: 10000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Captain (Offshore) |
| 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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Yachtmaster Offshore | RYA | 2015 | |
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