Stuart Murdoch, male, 57
Ref 41381
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Inverness, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 6000 ocean miles / 800 coastal miles |
| Self-employed sculptor and carver living in Highlands of Scotland. I own and sail my own 30 foot Albin Ballad around the islands of the Western coast. I enjoy hill-walking, SCUBA, reading, cooking, my boat and my motorbike. I am interested in gaining more experience on the water, travelling, enjoying company and building miles before embarking on longer journeys on my own boat. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | I am vegan but will consider eating fish whilst afloat |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 6000 / Coastal: 800 |
| 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 cruising skills |
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| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Day Skipper | RYA | 2016 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2018 | Tall Ship | Cape Town/Antigua | 6000 | Crew | 48 | N/A |
