Shelley Lipke, female, 53
Ref 30596
Nationality: | Canada |
Currently based in: | Salt Spring Island, Canada |
Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
Experience: | 15000 ocean miles / 9000 coastal miles |
I am looking to sail the ARC Rally from Grand Canaries to St. Lucia. I have 6 months off work from November to April, so I am open to continuing on in the World ARC or staying and sailing in the Caribbean. I look forward to hearing from you, here are my details.I am an experienced sailor and mariner. I own my own race boat and sail in local and offshore races and regattas. I am also a professional mariner employed full time as a Deckhand with BC Ferries Corporation. In this role I am a member of the bridge team safely navigating, helming the ship and preforming lookout duties to ensure safe passage of ship, crew and passengers. I have also worked extensively with the Canadian Navy as a photojournalist and video-journalist on overseas deployments. | |
Smoking: | non-smoker |
Dietary requirements: | No dietary restrictions |
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Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 15000 / Coastal: 9000 |
Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
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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 |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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Bridge Watch Rating | Transport Canada | Professionall | 2017 |
Passenger Safety Management | Transport Canada | Professional | 2016 |
STCW Basic Safety | Transport Canad | Professional | 2015 |
Marine Basic First Aid | Transport Canada | Professional | 2015 |
STCW Survival Craft/Rescue Boats | Transport Canada | Professional | 2015 |