Douglas Brown, male, 68
Ref 14493
| Nationality: | Canada |
| Currently based in: | Brantford, Canada |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 5100 ocean miles / 2200 coastal miles |
| I have mainly done coastal sailing as a skipper Greece Norway New Zealand Caribbean and Canada -I have Crewed in several deliveries and I have taken many courses.I am very good at most tasks on a boat including navigation and troubleshooting. I am comfortable in close quarters and get along well with others. I am eager to help in all situations. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | none I like all food I am a very good cook and enjoy working in the galley |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 5100 / Coastal: 2200 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| 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 | |
