capin71

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Gender:
Man 
Age:
54
Location:
Rochester, Kent, United Kingdom
Here for:
Dating, Friendship 
About Me:

I am currently setting up for a sail around the UK for 2016 with the view of ending up in the Med for winter.. From there, I'll see where the wind blows.

I'm a decent guy, honest and open, that simply wants to enjoy this planet and life upon it a lot more than what is ordinarily available. I am single and childless.

I am a strong man, with lots of survival experience as well as travel and solo adventuring know-how. I have once previously had a liveaboard, which was in the Carib.

I shall continue my business, in a milder manner via the internet and I want to write a book.

I wondered if there may be a like-minded lady out there that wishes to come sailing... I opt to seek female companionship due to my preference for female friends. I have always formed very strong friendships with the fairer sex.

Ooo, I forgot to mention that I hold a FdSc degree in Marine Engineering. I currently work on a sub-contracted basis at a shipyard in Rochester - whilst I ready my vessel for the upcoming journey.

Whilst being a landlubber over previous years I was active in 2-stroke motorcycling, especially building/supplying hybrids. I still have a parts business in this, yet it has been simmering on the back burners for a few months now.

Sailing Experience:

In at the deep end sailing experience. My first week of sailing ever saw me 200 miles from land in midst of a tropical storm and squall. Almost a week later we limped into land, on a vessel reduced to no more advanced in available technology than that sailed in the 18 century... It was my navigation that got us there! What an one eye opening and exciting experience.

That was when I fell in love with sailing, and subsequently bought my first yacht! I sailed the Carib for 2 years. I sold my vessel in 2007 and haven't sailed so much as a dinghy since.

So - all in all.. I need to practice my setup and technique for a while, then I don't foresee me feeling lacking.

Occupation:
Marine Engineer
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