Margot McKay, female, 73
Ref 4871
| Nationality: | Australia |
| Currently based in: | Sydney, Australia |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 2000 ocean miles / 1500 coastal miles |
| I live near Sydney Australia and I have been sailing for over twenty years & I am passionate about it. I am never happier than when I am on the water. I have raced both inshore and offshore but I’m now at a stage in my life where I would much prefer cruising with good company. I have cruised around the east coast of Australia particularly the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsundays, the Louisiades in PNG, Borneo, Malaysia and Thailand and most recently in the Mediterranean. I have had the privilege of sailing in the Agean and Ionian Seas, Turkey, Crete and Corsica. I have undertaken 3 Kings Cups in Phuket; several Hamilton Island Race weeks; the Raja Muda on a number of occasions and the Phang Nga Bay rally as well as the Louisaddes Rally in PNG. I like to participate fully in all aspects of life on board a boat. My philosophy is that to maintain the right atmosphere on a boat all jobs should be shared depending on a person's abilities and interests. I love to cook -even in a storm as well calm conditions as I found out in the South China Sea!! and don't mind doing night watches. I have a reasonable knowledge of maintenance issues and know the difference between a spanner and a salad fork. I can easily entertain myself on longer passages with reading & music which I enjoy immensely. I'd like to think I am easy to get on with. I enjoy good company, humour, music and different types of food. I am 5' 6" tall or 165 centimetres, try to keep fit and have a positive disposition. I am single and financially independent and can supply references. I have a competent crew certificate, a Day Skipper licence, an ICC; a St John's first aid certificate a current (Australian) boat licence. | |
| Smoking: | no |
| Relationship status: | Single |
| Dietary requirements: | No allergies but I don't eat a lot of gluten based foods. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2000 / Coastal: 1500 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Day Skipper | RYA | Advanced | 2012 |
| Survival at Sea | CYCA | Advanced | 2011 |
| Competent Crew | RYA | Advanced | 2010 |
