Russell Yardley, male, 70
Ref 36589
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Weybridge, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 3500 ocean miles / 4000 coastal miles |
| I am seeking more ocean experience before I solo trans-AT. I have Coastal Skipper, etc, own a 34 foot Bruce Roberts yacht which I usually sail solo for several months each year and have about 7500 Nm (3500 Nm non-stop ocean as crew). I am fit, easy going and competent in a crisis. Ex-military and front-line police, light social drinker and can cook. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 3500 / Coastal: 4000 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| 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 | |
