Oliver Machell, male, 29
Ref 4082
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Bergen, Norway |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 40000 ocean miles / 10000 coastal miles |
| Yachtmaster Offshore commercially endorsed with 40000 ocean miles. Latest job was skipper onboard a Mystic 60 named Just Joia. Completed the refit in the UK and skippered the yacht with the owners onboard down to the Canary Islands, sailed the yacht across to the Caribbean with the ARC 2017, 6 month contract. Now living in Norway working as rigger, sailmaker and sailing instructer for Nautic Charter. Also doing yacht deliveries for private clients during the winter months. Looking for a short term position (max 3 months) as skipper during the winter low season in Norway. Experienced with larger yacht systems such as watermakers, generators, electronic furling and winch systems. Other areas of knowledge include sailing instructing both offshore and coastal. | |
| Smoking: | no |
| Relationship status: | Partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 40000 / 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 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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| RYA commercially endorsed yachtmaster offshore | RYA | Professional | 2015 |
| RYA VHF course | RYA | Professional | 2015 |
| STCW95 basic training | STCW | Professional | 2015 |
| RYA First aid | RYA | Professional | 2014 |
| RYA Sea Survival | RYA | Professional | 2014 |
| RYA Assistant dinghy instructor | RYA | Professional | 2011 |
