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  • SkipGaz

    • 57, United Kingdom
    • 12m Jeanneu Sun Oddyesy 410
    • Checked in 1 week ago
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  • NationalityUnited Kingdom

  • Age57

  • GenderMale

  • Fluent languages English

  • Qualifications 1st Aid
    RYA Coastal Skipper
    RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance
    RYA Sea Survival
    Short Range VHF / GMDSS

  • Sea Miles 2,500 - 10,000

A 57-year-old bluewater sailor with a passion for passagemaking and coastal exploration, I have logged 7500 miles along some of Europe’s most challenging and rewarding routes. My recent voyage took me from Wales through the Bristol Channel, across the Bay of Biscay, down the Iberian Peninsula, through the Strait of Gibraltar, and onward to the Canary Islands, reaching Lanzarote via Madeira.

This journey combined tidal planning in the Bristol Channel, offshore weather routing across the Bay of Biscay, and strategic coastal hops along Portugal and Spain, culminating in Atlantic island sailing to Porto Santo, Madeira and the Canaries. Along the way, I’ve developed strong experience in skippering, watchkeeping, and passage planning, as well as a deep respect for weather windows and sea conditions.

Looking ahead, I will be doing a return leg to Gibraltar and then continuing into the Mediterranean, with the goal of further expanding my cruising grounds and experience. I value seamanship, self-sufficiency, and the quiet rewards of life at sea, and I am always keen to learn, refine skills, and share good passages with like-minded sailors.
Lottie is an all-inclusive boat, and we will not tolerate any forms of discrimination

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  • TypeSailing Yacht

  • Make/modelJeanneu Sun Oddyesy 410

  • Length12 metres

  • Berth6

  • Language spoke aboardEnglish

  • Boat description3 cabins 1 head. Liferaft, Epirb. Radar, AIS, Starlink, autopilot, and Kettle. Beers on land, dry underway.

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Lanzarote-Madeira-Gibraltar

5

Over 900 nautical miles sailed together with Gary, his Jeanneau, and the rest of the Team in just 13 days. Gary is a highly experienced owner-skipper: professional, calm, safety-focused, and genuinely human in the way he leads and works with the Team. We completed two long offshore passages without ever experiencing any technical or safety issues. The atmosphere on board was excellent — we worked together as a real team, shared responsibilities, and enjoyed the entire journey while successfully reaching our destination. Personally, as an RYA Day Skipper, I had the opportunity not only to put many theoretical concepts into real practice, but also to learn a great deal of valuable practical seamanship during the voyage. Thank you Gary and the whole team for a fantastic experience.

14th May 2026

Naufrago

Lanzarote, Porto Santo to Gibraltar

5

This crossing is known to be more challenging than the opposite direction and I can vouch for that. Gary’s experience and skillful planning made for a safe passage through heavy sea and 35knt gusts. A downwind and broad sail most of the way. Thanks for the opportunity to crew for you. Looking forward to another invite. Cheers

13th May 2026

Phil67

Top Trip - Lanzarote to Gibraltar

5

Had 12 days sailing with Gary, he is very chilled, good fun and safety conscious. The boat is well equipped, would recommend.

13th May 2026

Karl_DD

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