Eric Van Demark, male, 59
Ref 41411
Nationality: | United States |
Currently based in: | West palm beach , United States |
Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; South America; Antarctica & Sub-Antarctic Islands; |
Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 100 coastal miles |
I am new to sailing. I do have my ASA 101, 103,104 and 114. I have over thirty year experience on the water. I have been a charter boat captain ( power boats) for the past 20 years. I have just retired from Miami Dade Fire Rescue, where I have been a Firefighter/Paramedic for the past 15 years. I am certified as a Marine firefighter. Trama medic, as well as American cardiac life support certified. It has been a dream of mine for the past five years to someday own my own sailboat. I would like to find a boat that could help me build experience, at the same time benefit from my skills on the water as well as my paramedic skills . I am a quick learner and strive everyday to learn something new. It has also been a dream of my to do the ARC. If you are looking for someone with my skills please contact me. | |
Smoking: | non-smoker |
Relationship status: | married |
Dietary requirements: | None |
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Number of years sailing: | less than 1 |
Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 100 |
Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
I have experience as: | New to sailing |
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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 VHF radio | |
Outboard engine maintenance |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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USCG Captain ( power boats) | United States Coast Guard | Inland and offshore | 20 |
Paramedic | State of Florida Dept of health | Paramedic | 15 |
Voyage History |
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Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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2017 | Catamaran | April,15/April, 21 | 100 | Student | 2 |