georgegaffer
- Profile Information
- Gender:
- Man
- Age:
- 71
- Location:
- Lymington, Hampshire, United Kingdom
- Here for:
- Friendship, Crew
- About Me:
-
Looking for crew for easily managed, modern sailing cruiser cruising mainly in the Solent. Messing around in boats, or (much) further afield.
Enthusiastic traveller and general outdoors type, including walking, cycling, and lightweight camping.
Over the years, boats become larger to match the egos of their owners and crew. Conversely, my aspirations have focussed on capability. Back in the day, I was taught formally by a naval Captain who had served on the arctic convoys, yet he had a 25ft boat (Westerly) that he sailed widely. I hope to find crew who appreciate the advantages of a boat of less than 30ft!
Seeking compatible crew with reasonable agility. I am a navigation enthusiast, and happy to teach and learn.
Equally keen to crew, and I am free to help with antifouling, engines, instruments and related issues.
- Sailing Experience:
- I represented both school and university in dinghy racing. Subsequent experience in ships, dinghies, sailing cruisers, motor boats, working boats. Engines, electrics and rigging. A design engineer, I have taught sailing, design and related subjects at levels ranging from novice to post grad.
- Sailing Qualifications:
-
Yes
- Occupation:
- Design
- Home and family
- Orientation:
- Heterosexual
- Have Children:
- Yes - flown the nest
- Lifestyle
- Smoking:
- Never
- Drinking:
- Socially
- Appearance
- Body type:
- Slim
- Height:
- 5'8" - 5'11" (171 - 180cm)
- 281 views