Simon Crowe, male, 56
Ref 77534
| Nationality: | Ireland |
| Currently based in: | Dungarvan, Ireland |
| Looking for: | Mediterranean & Black Sea; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 2000 ocean miles / 5000 coastal miles |
| I'm living in Dungarvan (Ireland). I've sailed for over 40 years in dinghies from Lasers, Fireballs, 505, Albacore, GP14 and Finn to yachts like the J24, Hunter 707, X99, J39, IMX38, Hunter 36, Half Tonner, and Beneteau Oceanis 411. I currently own a Caravella 25 yacht named Costa Bomba. I've raced at all levels from club, nationals, europeans, world championships, JOG, and RORC. These days I combine race participation with cruising and delivery voyages! N.B. Voyage experience below only reflects very recent trips. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2000 / Coastal: 5000 |
| 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 | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| RYA Coastal Skipper | RYA | Certified | 2023 |
| Elementary First Aid Aboard Ship | Government of Ireland Department of Transport | Certified | 2012 |
| National Powerboat Certificate | Irish Sailing | Certified | 2012 |
| Personal Survival Techniques | Government of Ireland Department of Transport | Certified | 2012 |
| Radio Operator Short Range Certificate | Government of Ireland Department of Transport | Certified | 2012 |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2023 | Oceanis 411 | 9/10/2023/13/10/2023 | 87 | Student | 5 | |
| 2023 | Hunter 36 | 1/10/2023/1/10/2023 | 42 | Watch-leader | 3 | |
| 2023 | Hunter 36 | 23/6/2023/29/6/2023 | 364 | Watch-leader | 4 | |
| 2023 | Hunter 36 | 19/2/2023/19/2/2023 | 12 | Watch-leader | 3 | |
| 2022 | Caravella 25 | 22/9/2022/22/9/2022 | 30 | Captain | 2 | |
| 2022 | Caravella 25 | 9/4/2022/9/4/2022 | 30 | Captain | 2 | |
