Doug Wertz, male, 68
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Nationality: | United States |
Currently based in: | Freeland, United States |
Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
Experience: | 25000 ocean miles / 5000 coastal miles |
Retired; recently widowed; desire to complete circumnavigation by 2023 to fulfill lifelong dream. Experience includes US Navy (24 yrs retired Captain); attained all watchstanding and engineering qualifications. Chief Engineering Officer on two ships. Sailed in all major oceans and Persian Gulf and Mediterranean. Sailboat experience from personal craft from hobie cats to 38’ Alajuela (presently own). Taught sailing at US Naval Academy with Atlantic Ocean trips to Bermuda and up / down east coast. On my own sailboat, Pacific Northwest to include Vancouver Island, Inner Gulf Islands offshore California, Oregon, Washington. Private pilots license. US Coast Guard Masters Certification exam passed. I am easygoing and unafraid of the challenges of being uncomfortable in the environment. Enjoy physical and mental combination of the rigors of sailing. Logical, have experience in problem solving and readily perform any tasks assigned. I expect the unexpected however I revel in those moments only this time of adventure can provide. Not easily deterred. A good shipmate. Avid cyclist to maintain fitness and participate in major tours. Own a home in Competa, Malaga, Spain where I spend time each year. | |
Smoking: | non-smoker |
Relationship status: | single |
Dietary requirements: | Everything except liver... |
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Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 25000 / Coastal: 5000 |
Nights at sea: | 50+ |
I have experience as: | Captain (Offshore) |
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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 | |
Diesel engine maintenance | |
Using radar |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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USCG Examination | USCG | Master | 2017 |
Command at Sea Qual | US Navy | Final | 1992 |
Offshore Skipper | USNaval Academy | Offshore | 1985 |