Ralph Charles, male, 60
Ref 43594
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Falmouth, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 500 ocean miles / 1500 coastal miles |
| Hi, I have been sailing for about 5 years now and have a Dufour 36 Classic. We have sailed the south and west coasts of the uk as well as the Channel Islands and west coast of France. The last 3 Christmas periods we have chartered yachts in the Canary Islands and have sailed all the islands there. Our plan is to sail around the world in 2022 if all goes well in an appropriate vessel. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | None. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 500 / Coastal: 1500 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
