Tiaan Pistorius, male, 44
Ref 37315
| Nationality: | South Africa |
| Currently based in: | Agistri island, Greece |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 9600 ocean miles / 900 coastal miles |
| Hi, I love sailing and everything about the ocean. Only about six years ago I decided to make a career out of sailing, although I've been doing it for many years. I've since delivered boats from the UK the the Canary islands as well as from South Africa to the Bahamas. I have recently completed my Yachtmaster Ocean 200GT license, in which I also have a commercial endorsement. I have many skills from sail-repair and splicing to being a great cook, passage-planner and just all round good yachtsman with a true love for the outdoors and the ocean. My goal is for my girlfriend and I to own our own boat one day and sail the world. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | Please also look at my online profile for a full detail of all my qualifications :) https://www.yotspot.com/user-profile/18547.html?pass=yma0rp28 |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 9600 / Coastal: 900 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| 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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Commercial Endorsement | RYA/MCA | 200GT | 2019 |
| STCW 2010 Updated | 2010 Compliant plus PDSD | 2016 | |
| RYA/MCA Powerboat Advanced Commercial Endorsement | RYA/MCA | 80GT/ 24m LWL | 2016 |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2018 | 33 | Birdham Pool, UK /Lanzarote, Canary islands | 1600 | Watch-leader | 4 | Private Delivery |
| 2018 | 38 | St.Francis, South Africa /Bimini, Bahamas | 7500 | Captain | 5 | Private Delivery |
