Paul Cooper, male, 55
Ref 36699
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; |
| Experience: | 1000 ocean miles / 2000 coastal miles |
| Husband and father of 3 - between jobs so have some time out - Looking for a micro-adventure before I have to go back to work!would love to sail Atlantic. Have Coastal Skipper and have crewed in Med, UK and "skippered" on an Ionian flotilla. Calm competent and reliable can cook. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 1000 / Coastal: 2000 |
| 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 | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| RYA Powerboat 2 | RYA | Level 2 | 2016 |
| Day Skipper | RYA | 1999 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2017 | Benetaux | Ionia/Ionian | 150 | Captain | 5 | Flotilla |
| 2003 | Benetaux 44 | Greneda/Bequia | 250 | Crew | 5 | |
| 1996 | Rival 38 | Barcalona/Plymouth | 1500 | Watch-leader | 6 | |
