Looking for a Mile building, Competent Crew, Voluntary work or Friendship position
RYA Day Skipper | Enthusiastic, Reliable Crew | Looking to Build Miles & Experience
Hi, I’m a friendly, fit and enthusiastic sailor from the UK, looking for opportunities to join crews, build sea miles, gain experience and enjoy some great sailing adventures along the way.
I’ve completed both my RYA Day Skipper Theory and Practical qualifications, with sailing experience in the UK and Mediterranean, including a recent intensive sailing skills week in Falmouth, developing my practical boat-handling, navigation and seamanship skills.
I’m particularly keen to gain more experience with longer coastal passages, offshore sailing, night watches and yacht deliveries, with the longer-term ambition of progressing towards my Coastal Skipper and eventually Yachtmaster qualifications.
A little about me: I’m 55, physically fit and active, and have a background as a Royal Engineers Commando and 27 years in the Fire Service. I’m used to working as part of a close-knit team, taking responsibility, staying calm under pressure and getting stuck in when needed.
I’m easygoing, sociable, practical and always happy to learn from more experienced sailors. I’m equally comfortable taking instructions, helping with all aspects of running a boat or simply mucking in with the everyday jobs that make a passage enjoyable for everyone.
I’m semi-retired and run a small business, which gives me considerable flexibility. I can often travel at short notice and am available for anything from weekend sailing to extended passages, both in the UK and internationally.
I’m particularly interested in:
* Mile-building and offshore passages
* Coastal cruising and longer voyages
* Yacht deliveries and passage crewing
* Night sailing and watchkeeping experience
* Voluntary crewing and opportunities to learn from experienced skippers
For me, sailing is about much more than collecting miles. It’s about good seamanship, teamwork, meeting interesting people and enjoying the adventure.
I’m not looking to be a passenger — I’m looking to be a useful, dependable member of the crew who contributes, learns and enjoys the experience.
If you’re a skipper looking for an enthusiastic, reliable extra pair of hands, I’d love to hear from you.
Fair winds and hopefully see you on the water! ⛵
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