Richard Killip, male, 61
Ref 44121
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Cornwall, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 15000 ocean miles / 8000 coastal miles |
| Currently living in Cornwall and available for Ocean crossings, Island hopping or coastal trips. Participated in ARC 2020 on a Lagoon 51 Catarmaran (Bluebird), ARC 2021 on a great Benetau 44.7 (another Brick) along with delivery of the boat from from Helsinki to the Canary islands. Recent delivery (May 2023) on a Dehler 46 (Volnost) from Barcelona to Gibraltar. In July sailed from Corfu to Cadiz as part of a very shorthanded crew (2) over a couple of weeks which was great fun.More recently Sept/October 2023 a delivery of a Commodo 51' (Sloevenian Custom built 51' Cruiser) from Poltoroz to Canary Islands under varied conditions over 5 weeks. 3 people on board for most of it, an enjoyable late season sail/delivery from the E to western Medthe last 500 miles on the Atlantic. and is my 3rd one in 2023. Good and attentive serious watch keeping skills and very aware of possible weather complications. Experienced in a variety of conditions, but not much paper ! February 2024 delivery of Henri Waquiez ketch from Faro to Mindelo via the Canary Islands. Great sail to Las Palmas then a further week to Mindelo in solid trade wind sailing. Just returned to UK. Whatsapp +44 7716942057 or email [email protected] Easy going sailor with long term experience including top level Dinghy sailing as a youth, European one design keel boat racing and more recently extensive sailing in Asia and Australia, including boat deliveries, China Sea Race (8), Vietnam Race (6) and Sydney Hobart race (3). Reasonable amateur. Not a professional Most of my sailing in last 15 years on sailing yacht Zanzibar, a 42' Humphreys UK built boat (ex Oystercatcher 26) based in Singapore/HK. Responsible and diligent watchkeeper,sail trimmer,cook and navigator. Engines are not my forte, but I have Sea Safety Survival and some first aid training. All rounder on the boat, happy cleaning toilets, driving, trimming, fast but safety conscious too. Love cooking ! Sociable, reliable, flexible. AIS, navigation and forecasting with Predictwind. Just call me on Whatsapp or email ! (+44) 0771 6942057 [email protected] Can send photos. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | None. No medications or health issues. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 15000 / Coastal: 8000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Watch Leader |
| 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 | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2023 | Dehler 46 | Barcelona/Gibraltar | 600 | Watch-leader | 3 | |
| 2023 | Commodo 51 Custom | Poltoroz/Gran Canaria | 2400 | Watch-leader | 3 | |
| 2020 | Benetau44.7 | Helsinki/Canary Islands | 2300 | Watch-leader | 3 | |
| 2019 | 40 Cruiser | Singapore/Phucket | 400 | Watch-leader | 2 | Delivery |
| 2014 | Humphreys 42 | Hong Kong/Subic Bay | 565 | Watch-leader | 8 | Race |
| 2012 | Humphreys 42 | Hong Kong/Subic Bay | 565 | Watch-leader | 8 | Race (winner) |
| 2012 | TP 52 | Sydney/Hobart | 550 | Crew | 12 | Race |
| January 0 | Benetau 44.7 | Las Palmas/St Lucia | 3000 | Watch-leader | 6 | |
| January 0 | Lagoon 51 | Las Palmas/St Lucia | 3000 | Watch-leader | 8 | |
| January 0 | Volvo 60 | Sydney /Hobart | 550 | Crew | 12 | Race |
| January 0 | Bebetau First 50 | Gosford, Sydney/Lord Howe | 220 | Watch-leader | 8 | Race |
| January 0 | Sydney 40 | Koh Samui/Singapore | 500 | Watch-leader | 2 | Delivery |
| January 0 | Mumm 30 | Phucket /Singapore | 400 | Watch-leader | 2 | Delivery |
| January 0 | Sydney 40 | Singapore/Koh Samui | 500 | Watch-leader | 2 | Delivery |
| January 0 | Mumm 30 | Singapore/Phucket | 400 | Watch-leader | 2 | Delivery |
| January 0 | Volvo 60 | Hobart/Sydney | 600 | Watch-leader | 8 | Delivery |
