Bruce DeTorres, male, 66
Ref 1509
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Warren, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; South America; Antarctica & Sub-Antarctic Islands; |
| Experience: | 2000 ocean miles / 1500 coastal miles |
| I am a qualified crew member and coastal skipper with great organizational skills. Currently an owner of a Pearson 26 which is used primarily for day sailing on the Metedecong River and Barnegat Bay in Brick, NJ. I have captained and crewed on charters in USVI, BVI, Croatia and Thailand. I also have delivery experience up and down the east coast of the US as captain and crew. I am handy with tools and comfortable in the kitchen/galley. USCG Master, 50 Ton, Inland and ASA Certified Instructor | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | not-say |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2000 / Coastal: 1500 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| 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 | |
