Neil Gadbury, male, 71
Ref 16645
Nationality: | United States |
Currently based in: | 5133 Lakeside Lane, Twin Lakes, Iowa USA, United States |
Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
Experience: | 10000 ocean miles / 5000 coastal miles |
Since retirement I have pursued my passion for sailing and travel. I look forward to meeting interesting people who share the same passions. Offshore and International safety at sea and STCW. I have delivered several yachts to and from the US. I prefer the offshore sailing. | |
Smoking: | non-smoker |
Relationship status: | married |
Dietary requirements: | none |
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Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 10000 / Coastal: 5000 |
Nights at sea: | 50+ |
I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
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 | ![]() |
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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International Offshore Safety at Sea with hands on training | World Sailing/US Sailing | 2019 | |
STCW | RYA | 2017 | |
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore | Royal Yachting Association | Offshore | 2016 |
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Voyage History |
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Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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2019 | VOLVO 60 | ANTIGUA/ANTIGUA | 640 | Crew | 16 | CARIBBEAN 600 |
2019 | Mornings 50 | Croatia /Croatia | 150 | Captain | 9 | cruising |
2019 | Hansas 505 | Bahamas/Connecticut USA | 700 | Watch-leader | 3 | none |
2018 | catamaran deliveryx2 | Annapolis/Bahamas | 1600 | Watch-leader | 3 | |
2017 | Grande Soile 43 | Cowes uk/Portsmouth UK | 620 | Crew | 7 | Fastnet |
2017 | Skyelark 52 | Panama City, Panama/Galapagos Islands | 1000 | Watch-leader | 7 | World Arc |
2016 | Beneteau 47.7 | Caribbean Sea/Beneteau 47 Sea | 300 | Captain | 2 | |
2016 | Grande Soile 43 | Grande Canaries /ST Lucia | 3000 | Crew | 9 | World ARC |
2015 | Beneeteau 47.7 | Cowes UK /La Palmas Grande Canaries | 5200 | Crew | 7 | delivery from UK to France, Malta, Spain and Las Palmas |