Pascal Ferrari, male, 59
Ref 48919
| Nationality: | Switzerland |
| Currently based in: | Neuchâtel, Switzerland |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Mediterranean & Black Sea; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 600 coastal miles |
| We are a couple in love with sailing. He, an old firefighter, works as a captain on passenger boats on the Swiss lakes. She works in the operating room in the public hospital. We have been living on our sailboat on the lake for more than 10 years. I have been sailing and boat driving for 35 years. We are very sociable, we love meeting people, discovering new places. We are eager to practice the sea and gain experience. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | nothing |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 600 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| 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 | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| day skipper | RYA | 2019 | |
| competent crew | RYA | 2018 | |
| Boat capitain inshore | OFT | more 300 passagers | 2014 |
