Ross Finlayson, male, 46
Ref 43480
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | , United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; |
| Experience: | 500 ocean miles / 8000 coastal miles |
| Ross grew up on the UK south coast in Gosport. So was in and around the water from a young age. He has a wide range of experience in different areas. Scuba Diving instructor. Yachtmaster (power) Coastal skipper (sail) Powerboat instructor VHF/SRC instructor Engineer Ross has worked as a skipper on dive boats, delivery, and rescue craft. Ross with his partner have purchase a 42' yacht and are getting this ready to sail off into the sun set. Due to this Ross is looking to gain more experience in long offshore sailing, and would like to complete an ocean crossing As a crew member before taking his own boat across the pond. Ross is a relaxed fun member of any team and has experience to help and share, but knows he still has a lot To learn from others. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | None. Just no marmite please. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 500 / Coastal: 8000 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| 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 VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
