Christopher Oberman, male, 59
Ref 49488
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Rochester, NY , United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 20 coastal miles |
| Late 50s looking to transition from working as an electrician/Project Manager to sailing. Learning sailing for a few years taking ASA courses need miles and experience. My Wife and I are planning for full time sailing. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
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| Number of years sailing: | 1 to 3 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 20 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| I have experience as: | Crew |
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| 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 relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Coastal Navigation | ASA | ASA 105 | 2021 |
| Basic Keelboat Sailing | ASA | ASA 101 | 2020 |
| Bareboat Chartering | ASA | ASA | 104 |
| Coastal Cruising | ASA | ASA | 103 |
