Emory&Debbra Heisler, male, 67
Ref 23382
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | New England, Atlantic Coast, Caribbean, So. California, United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 5000 ocean miles / 7500 coastal miles |
| Captain Emory Heisler (25T Master + Sailing Endorsement) + Certified Sailing Instructor (beginner to advanced courses) on monohulls and catamarans. Available as Captain, Crew, private / school instructor. See resume and more personal details on SWsailing.com ** ** ** Over 25 years experience racing, cruising and delivering monohull and catamaran sailboats ranging from 18' to 56'. Priorities = BE SAFE, HAVE FUN! ** ** ** Over 10,000 blue-water miles. Very experienced and comfortable with solo watch keeping. >10,000nm, 800 days total. 75+ nights of blue-water sailing and experience covering waters from Spain to Grenada (ARC+), Nova Scotia to Newport, RI to Chesapeake, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, BVI. Coastal sailing in So. Cal. San Diego, Long Beach to Catalina Island, San Francisco Bay, Alaska, Long Island Sound, NJ/Delmarva Coasts, Chesapeake, WA San Juan Islands and Canada Gulf Islands, Florida Keys, Lake MI and various inland lakes. ** ** ** Available for passages in Caribbean, Southeast/Mid-Atlantic US, Southern CA, Mediterranean and possibly elsewhere depending on passage including WORLD ARC legs. ** ** ** ASA INSTRUCTOR Certified to teach 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, 114. ** ** ** Comfortable and confident in sailing, watch-keeping and navigation skills and experience. Always excited to continue learning and improving. ** ** ** In addition to sailing skills I strive to be safe, have fun, be tidy and organized, conscientious and cheerful even under pressure. No medical issues to worry about. Passport and Covid vax credentials are all in order and no dietary restrictions. ** ** ** Excellent references available from friends, students, sailing schools and other professional captains. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 5000 / Coastal: 7500 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Instructor (Ocean Sailing) |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| USCG 25T Master Near Coastal | USCG | Master | 2021 |
