Richard Houghton, male, 64
Ref 33918
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | , Malaysia |
| Looking for: | South Indian Ocean; |
| Experience: | 50000 ocean miles / 50000 coastal miles |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | We are mainly vegetarian on board, but do enjoy sashimi if the fishing is successful. We will start off with some meat products on board but once they're gone, they're gone. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 50000 / Coastal: 50000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Instructor (Ocean Sailing) |
| 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 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2017 | Catana 48r | Australia/Malaysia | 3000 | Captain | 2 | |
| 2015 | Catana 48r | New Caledonia/Brisbane, Australia | 800 | Captain | 6 | |
| 2011 | Beneteau 57 | St Lucia/Benalmedina | 3000 | Captain | 5 | |
| 2007 | Jeanneau 52 | Bermuda/Southampton | 2700 | Captain | 5 | |
| 2006 | Prima 38 | Southampton /St Lucia | 3 | Captain | 5 | |
| September 8 | Various | Isle of Wight/Plymouth | 600 | Captain | 8 | |
| January 0 | / | 0 | 0 | |||
| January 0 | Various | /Three Around Britain and Ireland yacht races | 2500 | Captain | 8 | |
