WILLIAM BERESFORD-JAMIESON, male, 66
Ref 49291
| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
| Currently based in: | CRAWLEY, United Kingdom |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 746 ocean miles / 254 coastal miles |
| FAO Capt Michael Redden S/Y '' FREEDOM '' Ahoy Mike, David here, ( Glass 75% full ) 25 + years Tow Master / Rig Move Master / Salvage Master etc in Offshore Oil Fields 14 years Marine Logistics Coordinator with DISASTER RESPONSE LOGISTICS (DRL) engaged in Humanitarian Aid Support of UN Joint Logistics Committee, and International NGO Community. (IFRC, MSF, DEC etc etc) Retired from DRL in 2021 / BACK to serious sailing & cruising. Cruised & delivered several interesting yachts (mostly sail) in spare time over last 30+ years, and my default time-off cruising area is the archipelago paradise of the Gulf de Morbihan, S. Brittany with a group of gaff wooden boat friends. Also operated a 3 masted schooner (charter yacht unfortunately) in the Caribbean for a couple of years but not my long term glass of tea, so always go back to cruising to keep the mind alive. Please send me an e-mail contact to receive a selected CV & oblige. I reside 10 mins near London Gatwick airport so if you / the owner wish me to come over to Sitges, I appreciate mutual initial evaluation of new / important relationships face to face, and I would assist in getting her ready for kick of from what sounds like a substantial 2+ year refit ? Talk soon & kind regards, David. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 746 / Coastal: 254 |
| 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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| Master Yachts 3000 gt | MCA | CoC 2/II | 2001 |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2004 | Schooner | Panama/Curacao | 800 | Captain | 8 | Delivery |
| 2002 | Schooner ( 3 Masted) | SOF/Antigua via Africa | 4800 | Captain | 0 | |
| January 0 | / | 0 | Captain | 0 | ||
