Robert Wykes, male, 51
Ref 40404
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Guelph, Canada |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; Antarctica & Sub-Antarctic Islands; |
| Experience: | 15000 ocean miles / 12500 coastal miles |
| I am looking for a position ideally with sufficient time to see my children here in Canada. For example, three weeks on and one week off initially, but willing to negotiate. Then as time goes on, gradually increase my time away from them. Seasonal, permanent, or contractual I can do, but deliveries from North America and the Caribbean to the Med would be great! PADI Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Medic First Aid and Divemaster Theory. As of 25/02/1986 and again 21/08/1986 I was enrolled in The Air Training Corps and was discharged 16/10/1990. Karate, Tang Soo Doo, Muay Thai and Ninjitsu.I have travelled fairly extensively around the globe, most memorable were Nepal, Thailand and Australia. I'm a chef and sailor by trade. I have had 30 years experience as a chef and 5 years as a sailor. I am also contactable via Skype and Facebook. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | N/A |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 15000 / Coastal: 12500 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
| 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 | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Transport Canada: MED STCW Basic Safety Training , Marine Advanced First Aid, and Marine Medical | Transport Canada | 2020 | |
| Power Craft | RYA | 2 | 1999 |
| Inshore Skipper, Coastal Skipper, and Inshore Instructor | AYF | 1999 | |
| Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore | RYA | 1999 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| January 0 | 189 | 2000/2002 | 17000 | Crew | 14 | |
| January 0 | Various | 2002/2003 | 1000 | Crew | 1 | |
| January 0 | Various S/Y and M/Y | 1999/2000 | 10000 | Crew | 3 | |
| January 0 | S/Y | 2012/2012 | 500 | Crew | 3 | |
