Colin Thomas, male, 77
Ref 20051
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Own yacht, Antigua and Barbuda |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; North Pacific Islands; |
| Experience: | 300000 ocean miles / 100000 coastal miles |
| Retired RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Instructor and Sailing School Principal. Have just completed 25th trans-At (to UK from Caribbean July2022) and looking to make return passage either as Skipper, watchleader or crew.Current ENG1. Excellent Astro Nav skills and able to teach. Ex RAF Electrical engineer ( HNC) with strong maintenance skills. Looking to join sailing vessel heading to Caribbean later in 2022. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | No known allergies. Eat pretty much anything. |
| Social Links: | |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 300000 / Coastal: 100000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Instructor (Ocean Sailing) |
| 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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
