Tracey Mackenzie, female, 64
Ref 74301
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | Southampton, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 4000 ocean miles / 8000 coastal miles |
| We have our own Moody 30 based on the UK South Coast, but prefer to sail in warmer climes and explore different coastlines and countries too. Both retired, Bob has skippered a number of boats including a 67ft Gaff rigged ketch and was 1st Mate on an Ocean Youth Trust circumnavigation in the 1990s. He also served on RNLI rescue boats for 30 years. I am due to take YM Offshore practical in September 2024. We both have first aid, radio and Bob was a power boat instructor. We crewed on a Lagoon 450 from Canaries to Grenada in January 2023, explored the Grenadines by ferry/air bnb then rejoined the Cat to crew from Grenada to St Lucia. Very keen to explore more of the Caribbean or further afield, we are both good cooks in heavy weather, stand night watches and happy to take direction and help with any tasks on board. Non smokers, light drinkers (alongside/ashore obviously) and no special diets. We have a wealth of good stories and are very happy to hear yours, and hopefully appear in future happy ones! | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | Bob: no dried raisins or currants Tracey: no raw tomatoes, cooked are no problem |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 4000 / Coastal: 8000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Watch Leader |
| 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 | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| First Aid | RYA | 2021 | |
| Yachtmaster Theory | RYA | 2021 | |
| Maritime Radio Operator Short Range Certificate | RYA | 2021 | |
| Powerboat 2 | RYA | 2020 | |
| Day Skipper | RYA | 2019 | |
