Ruairi Mckendry, male, 64
Ref 49655
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Hove, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 4000 ocean miles / 6400 coastal miles |
| Hello, my name is Rory and I’m a fit, healthy and keen sailor. Married for 28 years and have two grown up sons. I have worked for British Airways for 40 years as an inflight manager and have now taken early retirement. British passport holder/ United States C1/D visa. For the last few years, I’ve been inshore racing on a 29’ team at Sussex Yacht Club and cruising from Portsmouth on a live aboard 46’ oyster. Several sailing courses with the Army Offshore Sailing Association. I’ve crewed on a crossing of the Indian ocean. Every year I have captained on family bareboat holidays (2-4 weeks) in Greek waters, British Virgin Islands, Windward Islands, Maldives, and the Isles of Scilly. I am keen to crew ocean crossings. I can start and finish anywhere. In June 2023 I completed an arc Europe rally. (St Maarten-Azores-Portugal.) I can provide references. I work hard and am a good team member. If you need a dependable crew member, please keep me in mind. Qualifications; RYA Day Skipper. RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore Theory. RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate. RYA Offshore Safety and Basic Sea Survival. MCA. Medical First Aid Aboard Ship. Aviation First Aid Medicine Trained. Diesel Maintenance course. UPDATE August 2023. Just completed Caribbean to Portugal Arc Europe on moody 46. Crew of 4. Loved it. Update January 2024 sailed from Faro to Gran Canaria on Waquiez 40’. Great fun. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 4000 / Coastal: 6400 |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Marine radio SRC | RYA | 2022 | |
| Diesel maintenance course | AOSC | 2022 | |
| Offshore Safety and Basic Sea Survival | AOSC | 2021 | |
| Day skipper | RYA | 2018 | |
| Yachtmaster offshore theory | RYA | 2018 | |
| Aviation Medicine and First Aid | British Airways | 0 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2023 | Moody 46 | Azores/Lagos Portugal | 820 | Crew | 3 | Arc Europe |
| 2023 | Moody46 | Bermuda/Azores | 1800 | Crew | 4 | Arc Europe |
| 2023 | Moody 36’ | St Maarten/Bermuda | 845 | Crew | 4 | Arc Europe |
