Ric Crane, male, 45
Ref 48882
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | FALMOUTH, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 3000 coastal miles |
| Hello all, im looking for a spot on boat undertaking the 2022 ARC (Grand Canaria to St Lucia) Oct 2022 update - RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate gained Sept 2022. Im 43, live in Falmouth (most of the time) own a 32 ft Westerly Fulmar called Mack II, which i sailed around most of the UK last summer, 50% solo, 50% with chums or family. Some pics here www.instagram.com/ric_crane I also own a Wayfarer, that ive done some decent passages in. I have Day Skipper, VHF Licence, RYA First Aid Certificate, Yachtmaster theory (will tick off the practical exam this year if i find the time). The aim is to get experience of an ocean crossing on the ARC with an experienced and jolly crew before completing as skipper in my next boat in 2023 or 2024 (Ovni possibly or catamaran). Obviously willing to contribute financially as well as in enthusiasm and helpfulness! Cheers! Ric | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 3000 |
| 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 | |
