Richard Clayton, male, 24
Ref 22432
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Bradford, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; |
| Experience: | 1400 ocean miles / 1200 coastal miles |
| I would describe myself as an enthusiastic Day Skipper with reasonable sailing experience, apart from the initial courses, I have learned the practical stuff myself. I am very keen to learn as much as I can. I charter and skipper bareboats a couple of times a year, mainly in the Carribean, but have chartered four or five times in the Med. I can handle a yacht but I would like to expand my sailing experience. Long term dream is to get my own yacht and sail the oceans. A very fit and healthy 59 year old who has retired after running my own transport and warehousing business for the last 30 years. Before this I was a paratrooper for seven years and I still retain the can do attitude you would expect and am certainly not afraid of getting my hands dirty. A great team member, very easy to get on with, good in a crisis, excellent sense of humour and a willingness to do any task required on board. I would like to bring my own fishing rod and lures to help feed the crew! I am not scared of hard work or any task however challenging or menial. Bosun's chair and night watches no problem. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None really. I prefer some foods to others, ie not a lover of strong cheese! I am not allergic to anything and will eat most things. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 1400 / Coastal: 1200 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| I have experience as: | Crew |
| 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 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2022 | Dufour 412 | Grenada to Bequia/SVG and return to Grenada | 220 | Captain | 2 | |
| 2021 | Dufour 412 | Around Antigua, /Barbuda and return to Antigua | 200 | Captain | 2 | |
| 2019 | Beneteau 42 | Skiathos/Skiathos | 120 | Captain | 4 | |
| 2019 | Fontaine Pajot 40ft cat | Grenada/SVG | 175 | Captain | 4 | |
| 2018 | Jeanneau 39 | St Lucia/Grenada | 200 | Captain | 2 | |
| 2017 | Lagoon 380 cat | Grenada/St Vincent & Grenadines | 190 | Captain | 6 | |
| 2016 | Jeanneau 39 | Bvi/BVI | 150 | Captain | 2 | |
| 2015 | Jeanneau 32 | Ibiza/Ibiza | 80 | Captain | 2 | |
| 2015 | Jeanneau 42 | Canaries /Azores | 800 | Crew | 3 | |
