Ed Smith, male, 54
Ref 43150
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Dallas, United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 350 coastal miles |
| SAILING BACKGROUND: ASA 101,103,104 Captained personal vacation charters in the Windwards islands, Caribbean and Whitsunday, AUS. Costal sailing on 41 ft mono's and 44 ft Cat SAILING GOALS: Gain offshore sailing experience as a crew that I can gain knowledge and experince for my own journey. Work for American Airlines with a flexable schedule and free travel benefits. I have travled to 70 + countries. HOBBIES AND SPORTS: Soccer, Basketball, travel. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | No dietary restrictions, although not a fan of onions! |
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| Number of years sailing: | 1 to 3 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 350 |
| Nights at sea: | 0 |
| 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 | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| ASA101,104,104 | 2017 | ||
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2019 | 40 ft.Lucia - Lady K | Grenadq/Grenada | 90 | Captain | 2 | |
| 2018 | 41 ft Beneteau- Bella Breeza | Abell Point/Whitsunday island | 90 | Captain | 2 | |
| 2018 | 44ft Heila - Little Bird | Grenada /Grenada | 75 | Captain | 3 | |
| 2017 | 39 ft Jeanneau | St. Vincent /Grenadines | 70 | Captain | 2 | |
| February 1 | 46 ft Beneteau - On Holiday | St. Vincent/Grenadines | 60 | Crew | 3 | |
