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 |
