Mike Woolley, male, 64
Ref 41131
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Reigate, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 4500 ocean miles / 4897 coastal miles |
| Sailing for over 10 years, some cruising in the Med, North Sea and English Channel. Some racing including two Fastnets, the last was 2019 as a two handed. So lots of multi day open water trips. Qualified Day Skipper, YM theory and should have been doing my YM this year, blown off in Feb and now lockdown! Qualified and experienced Diver. Practical and mechanical by nature, I can cook, helm happy and experienced as a watch leader. Good communicator good in more difficult situations - not shouty! | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 4500 / Coastal: 4897 |
| 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 VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| YM Theory | RYA | YM | 2020 |
| First Aid | RYA | Basic | 2018 |
| VHF | RYA | 2011 | |
| Day Skipper Practical | RYA | 2009 | |
| ISAF Sea Survival | ISAF | 0 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2022 | Hallberg rassy | Littlehampton /Madeira | 1500 | Captain | 4 | Own Trip |
| 2022 | Hallberg Rassy | Madeira/Canaries | 150 | Captain | 4 | Own Trip |
| 2022 | Hallberg Rassy | Los Palmas/St Lucia | 2800 | Captain | 5 | ARC 2022 |
