Robert McMurray, male, 62
Ref 18225
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Looking for: | Mediterranean & Black Sea; West Africa & South Atlantic Islands; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 13000 ocean miles / 2000 coastal miles |
| I have an RYA Yachtmaster ocean and am looking for more opportunities for Atlantic crossings. I am easy-going, safety-conscious and comfortable with all aspects of boat life (watch keeping, navigation, cooking/cleaning, maintenance/repairs, relaxing) and am willing to provide training onboard. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | No special requirements |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 13000 / Coastal: 2000 |
| 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 | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Yachtmaster Ocean | RYA | Ocean | 2020 |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2020 | Amel 50 | Canaries/St Lucia | 2900 | Crew | 5 | ARC 2020 |
| 2019 | Odyssey 39 | Gibraltar/Gran Canaries | 750 | Other | 4 | |
| 2018 | X-43 | Matla/Spain | 1000 | Watch-leader | 6 | Post-race delivery |
| 2018 | X-43 | Portugal/Malta | 1000 | Watch-leader | 5 | Race delivery |
| 2016 | Swan 59 | Caribbean/Portugal | 4100 | Watch-leader | 5 | ARC delivery |
| 2015 | Swan 59 | Portugal/Canaries | 700 | Watch-leader | 6 | ARC delivery |
