brian gleeson, male, 56
Ref 14528
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | St Paul, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 3000 coastal miles |
| Married with two children. Owned 30' C&C on lake superior for 15 years. Sailed BVI 10+ times, St Martin, Long Island Sound, Grenada and Tobago Cays. Previously held USCG Operator license (6 PK)but let expire in 2012. Sailed both mono and cat 40'+. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | none |
| Social Links: | |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 3000 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| 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 | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
