Looking for a postion as skipper or sailing instructor in the Carribean from late December

Wiseoldsaltydog
- 65, European
- General (Europe)
- Checked in 1 day ago

About me

Availability 15th December 2025
LocationGeneral (Europe)

NationalityEuropean
Age65
GenderMale
Fluent languagesEnglish, French
Basic knowledge ofSpanish
SmokerNo
Visible tattoosNo
VISAs Schengen visa (or EU citizenship)
Sea miles10,000+

Required position Captain
Captain/Engineer
Location preferenceCaribbean
Expected arrangement Professional

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Experience log

- Date: 1st August 2025
  
  Duration: 1 day
  
  Experience Type: Mile building
- about 50 000 miles mostly as skipper, cruising instructor or first mate, on boats up to 100 feet, in Europe (mostly Atlantic coast between Scotland and Gibraltar, but also some in the Western Med), the Caribbean (mostly the French islands), South America and Antarctica. 5 transatlantic crossings, 4 of them as skipper
- Date: 1st January 2024
  
  Duration: 1 day
  
  Experience Type: Mile building
- about 50 000 miles mostly as skipper, cruising instructor or first mate, on boats up to 100 feet, in Europe, the Caribbean South America and Antarctica. 5 transatlantic crossings, 4 of them as skipper

Qualifications

May 2024 STCW 1st Aid Complete
Apr 1984 VHF Radio Telephony Complete
May 2024 STCW Basic Safety Training Complete
Sep 2024 STCW Proficiency in Medical Care Complete
Sep 2021 ICC Power/Sail Complete
May 2024 MCA Sea Survival Complete
Feb 1986 MCA /RYA Approved Engine Course Complete
May 2024 ENG1 cert. Complete
May 2024 Short Range VHF / GMDSS Complete
Apr 1991 RYA Yachtmaster Complete
May 2024 Safety at Sea/Sea Survival Complete
May 2024 STCW 95 Compliant Complete
Jul 2024 STCW Medical First Aid Complete
May 1986 Senior Instructor Complete
Oct 2024 Long Range Radio Certificate Complete
Sep 2024 STCW Fire Fighting Complete

Skills

Cooking
Windsurfing
Route planning
Teaching
Carpentary
Provisioning
Microsoft office
Photo editing
Line handling
Watch-keeping
Whipping and splicing
Sail repairs
Rig maintenance/Set-up
Fore and aft trimming
Rigging
Radio Operator
Weather planning
Navigation
Helmsmen
Yoga
Meditation
Tender driving
Marine First Aid
Diesel engine repair
Fiberglass Repair
General building
Varnishing
Managerial Skills
IT Literate
Blogger/Writer
Sales and Marketing

Q&A

Q: What is your favourite boat and why? The one I'm on. The other ones are just memories or fantasies

Q: What’s your favourite boating experience? sailing offshore with a fair wind. Give me the tradewinds anytime.

Q: Where’s your favourite boating destination? West of Ireland: uncrowded, beautiful, well sheltered anchorages, and friendly local. Usually plenty of wind for sailing.

Q: What is the longest passage you’ve completed without stops? Distance: Guadeloupe to Terceira (Azores), 2 handed with my then 16 years old son on a 42 foot catamaran (2900 miles) Time: Guadeloupe to Horta (Azores) Single handed on a 35 foot sloop (23 days)

Q: Gin and Tonic in a beautiful anchorage or trimming the sails to get an extra half knot? The extra speed. I'm not a racer, but I like sailing well . Besides, I rarely drink and certainly not G&T.

Q: What’s your worst boating experience? Sailing through thunderstorms on a single-handed passage from the Canaries to the Azores. Thunder and lighting all around the boat. It was like being on a battlefield, not knowing if the next hit is going to be for you. And the wind was all over the place.