George DuBose, male, 72
Ref 20466
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Enkhuizen, Netherlands |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 10000 ocean miles / 20000 coastal miles |
| Started sailing at age seven, was in Sea Scouts and the US Navy. Sailed the east coast of the US from the Chesapeake Bay to Maine for 30 years. Crossed the Atlantic with my Pearson 36 and have been exploring northern Europe since 2009. Have Florida State license German Sportbootfueherschein Binnen NauticEd Captain/SLC | |
| Smoking: | smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
| Social Links: | |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 10000 / Coastal: 20000 |
| 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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| Charter Captain | NauticEd www.nauticed.org/SLC search 63364374 code is Skylark13 | Captain | 2020 |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2021 | Sloop | Enkhuizen NL /A Coruña, Spain | 2500 | Captain | 4 | none |
