Stephanie Horsfield, female, 59
Ref 47493
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | KINGSTON UPON THAMES, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Mediterranean & Black Sea; |
| Experience: | 500 ocean miles / 5000 coastal miles |
| Stephanie & Richard: We are a sailing couple aged 57 & 46 respectively. 30 years sailing experience which includes many years Solent inshore racing on 40ft Elan, some Channel crossings, RORC Channel races, Med & Caribbean cruising. Stephanie is qualified to Coastal Skipper level ( Oct 2020) and is in progress with Yacht Master theory. Richard has achieved Day Skipper practical ( Oct 2020). We are active, physically fit and capable with ambitions to wind down on work and do some global cruising. Having been in Gran Canaria for the start of Arc+ 2020 we are inspired to participate in an Arc/Arc + with a competent Owner/Skipper. Otherwise open for mile building experience. We will both be double vaccinated by 3rd July. Based in SW London with easy access to Solent. Willing to travel to any trip starting point, pandemic allowing. Other hobbies and interests include cycling, skiing and growing our own food on allotment. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 500 / Coastal: 5000 |
| 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 relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Coastal Skipper | RYA | 2020 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2020 | La Gomera/Tenerife | 60 | Captain | 6 | RYA Course | |
| 2018 | Elan 40 | UK /France | 100 | Crew | 6 | Rorc Race |
| 2010 | 40ft | Dubrovnik/Dubrovmik | 300 | Watch-leader | 6 | Cruise |
| 2005 | Athens /Athens | 300 | Watch-leader | 6 | Cruise | |
| 2001 | Elan 40/ Sigma 36 | Several - UK/France | 2000 | Crew | 6 | RORC Races |
| 1992 | 45ft | St Lucia/Grenada | 300 | Crew | 8 | cruise |
