David Grove, male, 61
Ref 1354
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Madison, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; North Pacific Islands; South America; South Pacific Islands; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; Antarctica & Sub-Antarctic Islands; |
| Experience: | 37700 ocean miles / 22000 coastal miles |
| (Vaccinated) ARC and numerous rally veteran, with 37,000 offshore nautical miles, and two Atlantic crossings, is looking for the next fun experience! I have really enjoyed the rallies over the past 18 years. They truly are a great time, with great people, and long lasting friends and memories. The rallies have also given me the opportunity to do numerous independent deliveries all over the North Atlantic, from the States, to Canada, to Europe to the Islands. 60 years young, non-smoking, physically fit male that is more than willing to keep laughing when things go crappy; and really willing to laugh when things are golden. Coastal miles are actually inland (Great Lakes, etc.) miles as I do not live on a coast. However, we do live on a large lake and sail 5-6 days a week. We currently sail a Beneteau 323, a Hobie 16, a Laser and have multiple windsurfers. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 37700 / Coastal: 22000 |
| 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 VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2021 | DiscoveryBluewater 55 | Azores/A Coruna, Spain | 1100 | Watch-leader | 2 | Independent |
| 2021 | Discovery Bluewater 55 | Bermuda/Azores | 2070 | Watch-leader | 4 | Independent |
| 2019 | Beneteau 49 | Tortola, BVI/Bermuda | 960 | Watch-leader | 3 | ARC USA |
| 2019 | Lagoon 450F | York, VA, USA/Tortola, BVI | 1400 | Watch-leader | 5 | ARC Carib 1500 |
| 2018 | Caliber 40 | St. Thomas, USVI/Norfolk, USA | 1450 | Watch-leader | 4 | Independent |
| 2018 | Caliber 40 | Hampton, USA/St. Thomas, USVI | 1450 | Watch-leader | 4 | Salty Dawg Rally |
| 2016 | Saga 43 | Tortola, BVI/Fort Lauderdale, USA | 1125 | Watch-leader | 3 | ARC USA Old Bahamas Channel Rally |
| 2015 | Bavaria 45 | Las Palmas, Gran Canary, Spain/Saint Lucia | 3070 | Watch-leader | 3 | ARC |
| 2014 | Beneteau 48 | Portsmouth, USA/Tortola, BVI | 1450 | Watch-leader | 4 | ARC Carib 1500 |
| 2013 | Saga 43 | Tortola, BVI/Fort Lauderdale, USA | 1125 | Watch-leader | 3 | ARC USA Old Bahamas Channel Rally |
| 2013 | Valiant 42 | Marathon, USA/Nassau, Bahamas | 250 | Watch-leader | 2 | Independent |
| 2013 | Saga 43 | Portsmouth, USA/Nassau, Bahamas | 800 | Captain | 3 | ARC Carib 1500 |
| 2012 | Swan 56 | Greenport, NY, USA/Bermuda | 740 | Watch-leader | 6 | Independent |
| 2011 | Farr 50 | Tortola, BVI/Bermuda | 960 | Watch-leader | 4 | Atlantic Cup (Pre ARC USA/ARC Europe) |
| 2010 | Beneteau 47.1 | Sint Martin/Bermuda | 990 | Watch-leader | 6 | Independent |
| 2010 | Farr 50 | Tortola, BVI/Bermuda | 960 | Watch-leader | 4 | Atlantic Cup (Pre ARC USA/ARC Europe) |
| 2010 | Farr 50 | Hampton, VA USA/Tortola, BVI | 1400 | Watch-leader | 4 | Carib 1500 (Pre-ARC Carib 1500) |
| 2010 | Farr 50 | Mystic, CT, USA/Hampton, VA, USA | 500 | Captain | 3 | Independent |
| 2009 | Farr 50 | Tortola, BVI/Bermuda | 960 | Watch-leader | 4 | Atlantic Cup (Pre ARC USA/ARC Europe) |
| 2009 | Farr 50 | Hampton, VA/Tortola, BVI | 1400 | Watch-leader | 4 | Carib 1500 (Pre ARC Carib 1500) |
| 2008 | Pacer 37 | Chicago, IL, USA/Mackinac, MI, USA | 333 | Crew | 8 | 100th Running Chicago Mac Race |
| 2008 | Hallberg Rassy 54 | St. Thomas, USVI/Beaufort, NC USA | 1350 | Watch-leader | 4 | Independent |
| 2008 | Farr 50 | Hampton, VA/Tortola, BVI | 1400 | Watch-leader | 4 | Carib 1500 (Pre ARC Carib 1500) |
| 2007 | Farr 50 | Tortola, BVI/Bermuda | 960 | Watch-leader | 4 | Atlantic Cup (Pre ARC USA/ARC Europe) |
| 2007 | Farr 50 | Hampton, VA, USA/Tortola, BVI | 1400 | Watch-leader | 4 | Carib 1500 (Pre ARC Carib 1500) |
| 2006 | Catalina Morgan 45 | Tortola, BVI/Bermuda | 960 | Captain | 3 | Atlantic Cup (Pre ARC USA/ARC Europe) |
| 2006 | Farr 50 | Hampton, VA, USA/Tortola, BVI | 1400 | Watch-leader | 4 | Carib 1500 (Pre ARC Carib 1500) |
| 2005 | ComPac 35 | Hampton, VA, USA/Bermuda | 740 | Captain | 3 | Bermuda Cup |
| 2005 | Outbound 44 | Bermuda/Nova Scotia, Canada | 1100 | Watch-leader | 4 | Independent |
| 2005 | Jeanneau 45 | Tortola, BVI/Bermuda | 960 | Captain | 5 | Atlantic Cup (Pre ARC USA/ARC Europe) |
| 2005 | Farr 50 | Hampton, VA, USA/Tortola, BVI | 1400 | Watch-leader | 4 | Carib 1500 (Pre ARC Carib 1500) |
| 2004 | Moody 435 | Bermuda/Rock Hall, MD, USA | 800 | Watch-leader | 4 | Independent |
| 2004 | Mason 54 | Hampton, VA, USA/Tortola, BVI | 1400 | Watch-leader | 3 | Carib 1500 (Pre ARC Carib 1500) |
| 2004 | Jeanneau 43DS | Hampton, VA, USA/Bermuda | 740 | Watch-leader | 4 | Bermuda Cup |
