Andrew Blum, male, 38
Ref 10633
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | KOh Samui, Thailand |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 500 ocean miles / 4000 coastal miles |
| Hi Im Andrew Blum. I am living and working in Koh Samui, Thailand managing Sailing charters. At the moment I have my yacht-master coastal stcw-2010, ICC power 10m, Eng1, Dive-master also Vhf-radio. I have joined this site looking for an opportunity to gain more offshore sailing experience. In particular the ARC Atlantic crossing this November. I get along with others well, Enjoy a hard days work and love to sail. Please feel free to contact me anytime! with any opportunities. | |
| Smoking: | no |
| Relationship status: | Single |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 1 to 3 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 500 / Coastal: 4000 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
| Sailing Skills | Experienced I have done this many times and am confident to help others less experienced. I am happy doing this day |
Competent I am competent doing this in daylight, or if there is someone more experienced with me |
Basic I have only done this a few times, but I am willing to learn |
None I have not done this before |
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| Steer a compass course |  | |||
| Keep lookout/watch-keeping | | |||
| Trimming sails – mainsail and foresail/jib | | |||
| Reefing | | |||
| Working the foredeck – setting sails including spinnakers and cruising chutes | | |||
| Navigating with GPS and paper charts at sea | | |||
| Anchoring and handling anchors | | |||
| Cooking at sea | | |||
| Using dinghies with outboard motors | | |||
| Heaving-to and other heavy weather tactics | |
Other nautical or cruising skills |
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| Using VHF radio | |
