Paul Draper, male, 73
Ref 34345
| Nationality: | Canada |
| Currently based in: | Waterdown, Canada |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; |
| Experience: | 20000 ocean miles / 20000 coastal miles |
| Semi-retired non smoker non drinker living in Canada in summer & sailing to the Bahamas in winter. I am a fit individual with about 50 years of sailing experience with work & family breaks over the years. I have owned and sailed about 8 boats, up to and including a Farr 50. I achieved celestial navigation skills many years ago, and have sailed extensively in the Lewards the Windwards and the Bahamas, and have done numerous long distance passages. I have good technical skills and keep my boat in tip top condition, and am capable of repairing most items. I am not a risk taker with weather, and tend to plan carefully for passages. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 20000 / Coastal: 20000 |
| 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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| All CPS Courses up to Celestial, OSA to Silver | CPS & OSS | 1968 | |
