Brad Beach, male, 57
Ref 31475
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Odense, Denmark |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; West Africa & South Atlantic Islands; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 250 coastal miles |
| Lifelong sailor, but only now documenting experience in preparation for 3yr circumnavigation starting in 2022/2023. Interested in a watch leader or general crew position. Want to learn/help with passage planning, provisioning, piloting, weather observations, navigation, radio communications, GPS, and celestial navigation. Currently in a flexible position to join a 1-3 month passage. Preferably an RYA qualifying ocean passage. Healthy, fit, hardworking team member with mechanical, electrical, and first aid skills. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 1 to 3 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 250 |
| 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 | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Diesel Engine Repair Course | RYA | 2019 | |
| SRC | OFCAM | 2019 | |
| PPR | RYA | 2018 | |
| ICC | RYA | 2018 | |
| Day Skipper | RYA | 2018 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2020 | Bianca 28 | Faaborg/Local | 35 | Captain | 5 | |
| 2020 | Bianca 28 | Koge/Faaborg | 97 | Captain | 2 | |
| 2018 | Harmony 42 | Croatia/Croatia | 130 | Captain | 6 | |
