Eric Baxter, male, 71
Ref 31662
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | , Cook Islands |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 10000 ocean miles / 5000 coastal miles |
| I am a lifelong sailor and amateur boatbuilder with Atlantic crossing both directions in home built 40’ trimaran. I am enthusiastic about world cruising. My current plans involve taking delivery in Thailand @July 2019 of a new Seawind 1190 catamaran (“Hummimgbird”). I am looking for crew for westbound South Indian Ocean route to the Carribean. Hummingbird is a new well equipped, capable blue water boat, safety being my highest priority. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 10000 / Coastal: 5000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Captain (Offshore) |
| 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 | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Application for US Coast Guard “six pack” oupv captain’s license is pending | USCG | 0 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 1999 | 40’ Trimaran | US East Coast-Bermuda-Azores-Portugal-Gibraltar-Madeira-Canaries-Cape Verde-Windward Islands-Bahamas-/US East Coast | 10000 | Captain | 2 | Independent |
