Tom Galea, male, 68
Ref 24072
| Nationality: | Australia |
| Currently based in: | Sydney, Australia |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; North Pacific Islands; South East Asia & East Asia; South Pacific Islands; |
| Experience: | 1000 ocean miles / 2500 coastal miles |
| I live in Sydney and own my own charter business (48'catamaran). Completed numerous deliveries of various vessels including a 52 Lagoon in both directions from USVI to Grenada. Very healthy, strong and 30 years of sailing experience (both off shore and ocean) in mono and catamarans. Very Practical and can service/fix most anything mechanical. I am easy going, reliable, knowledgeable and thorough. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | NON |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 1000 / Coastal: 2500 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| 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 VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Radar | RYA | 2021 | |
| Deisel Engines | RYA | 2021 | |
| Long Range Radio | ACMA | 2021 | |
| Yacht Master Offshore | RYA | 2021 | |
