Gary Parson, male, 69
Ref 3186
Nationality: | United States |
Currently based in: | Poulsbo, United States |
Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; South Pacific Islands; West Africa & South Atlantic Islands; |
Experience: | 20000 ocean miles / 15000 coastal miles |
Retired Captain with Washington State Ferries, both my wife and I sailed the past several years sailing from Port Townsend Washington and ultimately to Annapolis Maryland. Am very fit, hobbies include surfing, hiking, skiing, biking etc. Quit mechanical. | |
Smoking: | no |
Relationship status: | Married |
Dietary requirements: | None |
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Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 20000 / Coastal: 15000 |
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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
Using VHF radio | |
Diesel engine maintenance | |
Outboard engine maintenance | |
Repairing or making sails | |
Using radar |