Richard Hill, male, 65
Ref 49312
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Cowes, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 2500 ocean miles / 15000 coastal miles |
| I am the owner of a Maxi 1300 making my way down the Atlantic coast towards the Canaries to start an Atlantic crossing in November | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2500 / Coastal: 15000 |
| 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 VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Yacht master offshore | RYA | 0 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2022 | Maxi 1300 | Cowes/Vigo via Biscay | 850 | Captain | 0 | |
| 2015 | Maxi 1300 | Hamble/Brittany, Normandy, Channel Islands, West County , isle of Scilly, | 2500 | Captain | 0 | |
| 2014 | Maxi1300 | Hamble /Dingle | 850 | Captain | 0 | |
