Robert Harden, male, 72
Ref 18784
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Chichester, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 20677 ocean miles / 3850 coastal miles |
| January 2020 update: After a successful career in Engineering, contracting and commercial management, I have been fortunate to have the time; opportunity; and to sail with some very experienced and friendly owners/skippers and crews on both long and short passages. There is never an end to what you can learn, and so much to gain from others about the craft we sail and the ways to cope with any condition. I enjoy ocean sailing, participating in all that is required on the boat on passage and in harbour. I have been privileged to see and explore many locations, and many more to come and those I hope to repeat. I am actively looking to join many more yachts in both Coastal and Ocean passages with both new positions and with all those that have become close friends. Being involved in the Oyster world Rally has given me so much experience, a whole world of friends and only confirms what sailing can accomplish and do for all involved. 21/02/17. I am a Commercially endorsed Professional Yacht Master Offshore. Cruising Instructor and with Ocean master theory. Willing to crew or skipper up to 24 mtr sailing vessel. Practical, used to short handed deliveries, 2 Atlantic crossings without autopilot, leading night watches. I am More than happy to discuss at any time and provide references from the owners and skippers I have sailed with. +44(0)7774579805. Not a bad cook either. Look forward to your call. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 20677 / Coastal: 3850 |
| 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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2019 | Oyster 54 | Vigo/Ipswitch UK | 822 | Watch-leader | 3 | Oyster World Rally - Delivery Home |
| 2019 | Oyster 46 | Azores - Horta/Gdansk | 2540 | Watch-leader | 3 | Oyster World Rally - Delivery Home |
| 2018 | Oyster 56 | Darwin Australia/Cape Town South Africa | 7573 | Watch-leader | 3 | Oyster world ralley |
| 2017 | Oyster 53 | Fiji- Vuda Point/New Zealand - Opua | 1200 | Watch-leader | 5 | Oyster World Rally |
| 2017 | Contest 72 | Antigua/Palma Majorca | 3859 | Crew | 6 | Delivery |
