Bruce Hogg, male, 72
Ref 22046
| Nationality: | Canada |
| Currently based in: | Richlmond Hill, Canada |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 10300 ocean miles / 2000 coastal miles |
| New information On top of what I have already accomplished I crewed on the ARC Europe in May 2018, Nov. 2018, Florida to BVI Nov. 2018, BVI to Florida March 2019, Florida to St. John's NL May - June 2019. I am available all the time. I am looking to do ocean crossings the ARC or other, and more costal sailing, Island hopping, learning and adventure. "Messing around in boats". I have been sailing all my life starting with dingys as a young teenager. Cursing on Great Lakes in Canada, costal sailing in the USA, BVI, and the Panama Canal, past owner of a 9 meter sailboat (for 12 years) good knowledge of boat systems, electrical, engine, rigging, and all facets of costal sailing. Offshore 1500 mile voyage in South East Asia, 600 miles from Bahamas to N. Carolina. 1000 miles from New York to Florida golf offshore, and 2900 nm ARC Europe. I am now retired so am in control of my time. I am in excellent physical shape (runner of 9 marathons, long distance cycling, hiking, canoeing). I have Canadian Power Squadron training up to and including Junior Navigator (celestial navigation). RYA Offshore Ocean certificate. I am an Advanced Scuba Diver, First Aid with CPR / AID adult, child and infant. I can cook a little, am very handy, can fix most things that break or figure out a work around. I am easy going and open minded, reliable, easy sense of humour and adventurous. Not high maintenance, having the ability to handle all sailing situations, navigation, all aspects of boat handling, Not looking to take over, but I have the skills to if necessary. Non smoking, social drinker. (No drugs or other illegal activities and expect the same). | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | not-say |
| Dietary requirements: | none |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 10300 / Coastal: 2000 |
| 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 | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2019 | Halas 63 | Florida/St. John | 2000 | Watch-leader | 3 | |
| 2019 | Halas 63 | BVI /Florida | 1150 | Watch-leader | 3 | |
| 2018 | Hylas 63 | Florida/BVI | 1150 | Watch-leader | 4 | Independant |
| 2018 | Hylas 44 | BVI/Azores | 2900 | Watch-leader | 4 | Arc Europe |
| 2017 | Island Packet 54 | New York/Naples Florida | 1000 | Watch-leader | 4 | Independent |
| 2016 | Halsburg Rassy | Bahamas/North Carolina | 600 | Watch-leader | 3 | Independent |
| 2014 | Island Packer 54 | Bali/Thailand | 1500 | Watch-leader | 5 | Arc World |
