Iain Wright, male, 64
Ref 9945
Nationality: | United Kingdom |
Currently based in: | Banchory, United Kingdom |
Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
Experience: | 11000 ocean miles / 6000 coastal miles |
RYA Yachtmaster (Offshore). Radio Operator, First Aid, Offshore Survival and Firefighting certifications. Sociable, fit, non-smoker. Experience: Trans-Atlantic (East-West and West-East), Indian Ocean, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Scotland, England, skipper/crew, racing/ cruising on boats: 505, 470, Dart, Sonata, Sigma 33, X-42, Seastream 43, Bavarias 46, 45 & 43, Oysters 825 & 56, Oceanis 55, Amel 54, Janneau 54, Admirals Cup. | |
Smoking: | non-smoker |
Relationship status: | married |
Dietary requirements: | None |
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Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 11000 / Coastal: 6000 |
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 VHF radio | ![]() |
Diesel engine maintenance | ![]() |
Outboard engine maintenance | ![]() |
Repairing or making sails | ![]() |
Using radar | ![]() |
Voyage History |
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Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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2019 | Juanneau 54 | Natuna (Indonesia)/Tioman (Malaysia) | 500 | Watch-leader | 5 | N/A |
2019 | Oyster 56 | Antigua/Gibraltar | 3000 | Watch-leader | 5 | ARC Europe |
2017 | Oyster 825 | Valencia/Las Palmas | 1500 | Watch-leader | 9 | N/A |
2017 | Oceanis 55 | Lowestoft (UK)/Padstow (UK) | 1500 | Captain | 3 | N/A |
2015 | Bavaria 45 | UK/Martinique | 3000 | Watch-leader | 3 | ARC Europe |