PJ (Peter-John) Burrowes, male, 56
Ref 53902
| Nationality: | New Zealand |
| Currently based in: | Various, Greece |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 6000 ocean miles / 13000 coastal miles |
| I have owned, raced and cruised yachts in New Zealand for many decades, both monohulls and multihulls. I have also sailed extensively in the Med from as far East as Northern Cyprus to as far west as Gibraltar, visiting countless locations along the way and including multiple trips along the Croatian coast. I have undertaken multiple ocean voyages - from Niue to NZ, Fiji to NZ, Gibraltar to the Canaries and an Atlantic crossing. Skilled in all aspects of sailing and have delivered, skippered and been on watch countless times. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | No specific restrictions |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 6000 / Coastal: 13000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| 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 | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2023 | Seawind 1600 (16m Cat) | Las Palmas Gran Canary/St Lucia | 2700 | Captain | 6 | ARC |
| 2023 | Seawind 1600 | Tarragona/Las Palmas - Gran Canary | 1400 | Captain | 4 | |
| 2018 | Outremer 55 Catamaran | Fiji/Auckland | 1161 | Watch-leader | 4 | Private |
| 2009 | 72ft Yacht | Niue/Auckland | 1338 | Watch-leader | 3 | Private |
