Spike Reid, male, 40
Ref 49032
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | London, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; Antarctica & Sub-Antarctic Islands; |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 1500 coastal miles |
| I am an experienced sailor, International Mountain Leader, adventurer, photographer and public speaker. I grew up sailing both yachts and dinghies in Plymouth, SW England. Since then I have sailed both long-distance and cruising in the Mediterranean and on the south coast of Britain. I have crossed the Channel and other open waterways numerous times. With two friends in 2008, I won the first Land Rover/RGS-IBG Bursary and spent seven months circumnavigating the globe along the line of 50° North. In January 2017 I completed the first-ever stand-up paddleboard descent of the Ganges. This 98-day journey was undertaken in a bid to raise awareness of the excessive plastic pollution of the river and oceans and reduce it. I have also led smaller expeditions and tours to over 30 countries, ranging from steppe to jungle, desert to High Arctic. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 1500 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| I have experience as: | Watch Leader |
| 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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| Yachtmaster Theory | RYA | 2000 | |
