Scott Nelson, male, 62
Ref 15538
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Bushnell, United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 20000 ocean miles / 13000 coastal miles |
| Experienced Great Lakes and Ocean sailor. Great mechanical ability. Certified ASA Sailing Instructor, including Navigation. Have NC OUPV, 100 Ton Mate NC, Inland 100 Ton Master, with Sail, VHF and First Aid. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
| Social Links: | |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 20000 / Coastal: 13000 |
| 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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| 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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| 2017 | Catalina | Hawaii/Gig Harbor, WA | 2200 | Watch-leader | 3 | None |
| 2017 | Passport | Fort Pierce, FL/3 month cruise of the Bahamas | 500 | Crew | 3 | None |
| 2017 | Passport | St Augustine, FL/Warwick, RI | 1000 | Crew | 3 | None |
| 2016 | Catalina | Tahitii/Hawaii | 2200 | Watch-leader | 3 | None |
| 2016 | Passport | At Augustine, FL/Warwick, RI | 1000 | Watch-leader | 4 | None |
| 2016 | Passport | Warwick, RI/St Augustine, FL | 1000 | Watch-leader | 4 | None |
| 2015 | Nautitec Cat | Turks and Caicos/Fort Pierce, FL | 1000 | Crew | 3 | None |
| 2014 | 3 masted Barque | Bali/Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada | 15000 | Crew | 28 | None |
| 2014 | Nyjad | Newport, RI/Bermuda (Race) | 650 | Crew | 8 | Newport - Bermuda Race |
