Dave Ritten, male, 67
Ref 44478
| Nationality: | New Zealand |
| Currently based in: | , New Zealand |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 6000 ocean miles / 4000 coastal miles |
| Keen sailor who is semi-retired. I have been sailing since I was 10 years old and sailed everything from homebuilt scows, fireballs, small keelers, and 50ft blue water cruisers. Have about 10,000 miles of blue water experience. Currently live in Auckland and have a 34 foot Bavaria. Looking for cruising company in the Hauraki Gulf and Bay of Islands. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 6000 / Coastal: 4000 |
| 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 | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
