Dan Ratliff, male, 58
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Nationality: | United States |
Currently based in: | Minneapolis, United States |
Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
Experience: | 2700 ocean miles / 500 coastal miles |
I was an avid dinghy sailor as a kid, but traded sailing for whitewater kayaking and wilderness canoeing in my young adulthood. I recently had the opportunity to crew aboard Helios in the 2021 Arc+ rally and the sailing bug bit me hard! I'm a great cook, easy to get along with, and I'm comfortable on night watch. I have a good understanding of boat electrical systems since they work very similarly to the off-grid solar power system I designed and installed at my remote cabin. I have completed ASA 104. Looking forward to hearing from you! | |
Smoking: | non-smoker |
Relationship status: | married |
Dietary requirements: | None. |
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Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2700 / Coastal: 500 |
Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
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 cruising skills |
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Using VHF radio | |
Using radar |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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Bareboat Cruising | ASA | 104 | 2023 |
Voyage History |
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Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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2021 | Lagoon 52F | Gran Canaria/Grenada | 2700 | Watch-leader | 5 | Arc + |