Brien Welsh, male, 60
Ref 46509
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Franklin, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; |
| Experience: | 50 ocean miles / 50 coastal miles |
| Recently retired and looking to increase my sailing knowledge and experience to possibly purchase a cat for extended cruising. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 1 to 3 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 50 / Coastal: 50 |
| Nights at sea: | 0 |
| I have experience as: | Captain (Offshore) |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Catamaran Endorsement | USA Sailing | 2020 | |
| Bareboat Cruising | USA Sailing | 2019 | |
| Basic Cruising | USA Sailing | 2019 | |
| Basic Keelboat | USA Sailing | 2018 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2020 | mono hull | BVI/BVI | 35 | Captain | 2 | |
| January 0 | Lagoon Catamaran 45ft. | BVI Tortola/BVI Tortola | 60 | Captain | 8 | |
