Tim Bloom, male, 77
Ref 6756
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | St. Paul, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 1800 ocean miles / 1200 coastal miles |
| Avid runner(5 marathons). Strong knowledge of boat repairs and maintenance. Former Island Packet dealer in Minnesota. I have sailed and crossed Lake Superior, delivered an IP 40 from Virgin Islands to N. Carolina. Sailed to Catalina Is, CA. Strong fitness profile and in excellent condition.Commercial Real Estate business owner in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Strong focus on teaming and building lasting relationships. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 1800 / Coastal: 1200 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| 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 | |
Other nautical or cruising skills |
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| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
