Ana Markic, female, 46
Ref 32947
| Nationality: | Croatia |
| Currently based in: | Pula, Croatia |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 1000 ocean miles / 2000 coastal miles |
| Hi! I'm Ana and I'm looking for more experience in offshore sailing. I used to own a 7.5m yacht (Rivetto) in Croatia, Adriatic, but since I moved to the Pacific in 2011, I haven't sailed it much, so had to sell it in 2017 (a very sad day). Now I'm back in Croatia, since 2020, due to covid, moved to the coast (Liznjan, Pula) and I bought another little sailboat, Hurley 20 (6m). She's currently being renovated so I still haven't sailed her. I'm looking forward to it though :-) I haven't done much offshore sailing, but I was lucky to spend 2 months on Infinity, a gorgeous 120-foot sailboat, doing research in Tonga (https://www.facebook.com/InfinityExpedition/). In late 2019, we were at the startup of a scientific expedition Plastic Blues (https://www.plasticblues.org/), but the covid came and the rest is history. Plastic Blues is sleeping at the moment, waiting for better times. More recently, in February 2023, I helped transferring a new catamaran made in France (Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42), from Sardinia to Pula and absolutely loved every minute of it, including super rough weather and regular 2h watches (every 4 hours). I particularly loved night sailing! I've also participated in several regattas in Australia and New Zealand, however I would definitely like to get more confidence sailing the open ocean. I finished a basic sailing school in 2009 at the Adriatic Nautical Academy (ANA) and the Day Skipper course (RYA) May 2022. I would say I'm experienced enough to be a reliable backup, but still need guidance, especially with larger sailboats. Maybe it's also worth mentioning that I'm a marine scientist (PhD), working as a consultant for plastic pollution and waste management. I also very much love freediving and scuba diving. I'd love to meet other sailors. I'm a non-smoker, but I drink socially. I do, however, prefer not to drink while sailing. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | No. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 1000 / Coastal: 2000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Crew |
| 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 | |
