Christopher Harry, male, 70
Ref 15090
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Seattle, United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 35000 ocean miles / 30000 coastal miles |
| I have owned sailboats for 58 years. 35 years of raciing, 40 years of cruising in the Pacific Northwest and 10 years of sailing mostly around the world. Very competent sailor. I am a retired engineer and, good with electronics, mechanics and communications. Can do navigation, weather routing, HF radio (have a HAM liecence) and satilite and terestial internet. Competent as watch leader or on solo watch. No medical or dietary restrictions, but do need a sea berth with cigarette lighter outlet for CPAP. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 35000 / Coastal: 30000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| 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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| 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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| Ham licensed, good at navigation, weather routing, communications | FCC K7CPH | 2010 | |
| Retired Engineer. Very good at mechanical, electrical and communications | University of Florida | 1977 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2022 | CT49 | Seattle/Alaska | 3000 | Captain | 2 | |
| 2012 | CT 48 | Seattle/Australia and back | 35000 | Captain | 2 | |
| 1995 | Ericson 39 | Seattle/Upper British Columbia | 5000 | Captain | 2 | |
| 1993 | Columbia 30 | Seattle/Glacier Bay Alaska | 3000 | Captain | 2 | |
| 1971 | Islander 34 | Miami/Bahamas | 300 | Captain | 4 | |
