paul lovell, male, 54
Ref 35289
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Glasgow, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; North Pacific Islands; |
| Experience: | 500 ocean miles / 2000 coastal miles |
| Hi, I'm 49 years old, single, and looking for a sailing adventure. I have sailed most of my life, however, have only experienced 1 blue water from Rathlin to St Kilda, through storm Hector last year. I have owned sever boats over the years. The last one being a Dufour 40, which I raced and cruised around the West coast of Scotland. I am calm in stressful situations, easy to get on with and enjoy meeting all varieties of personalities. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 500 / Coastal: 2000 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| 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 | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
