Giancarlo Farina, male, 67
Ref 33050
| Nationality: | Canada |
| Currently based in: | Montreal , Canada |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Mediterranean & Black Sea; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 1200 ocean miles / 4500 coastal miles |
| Having had the privilege of being in the Canadian Navy years ago, my love of water above and beneath it has remained with me. In fact, it steadily grew more and more over the years. I eventually bought a 28 ft cruiser .Long story short, I converted to the more challenging and appeal of a sailboat,if you’re a real sailor! I’ve been sailing with a buddy of mine in the last seven or eight years with his 27 foot in and around the lakes of where we live. We often spoke about doing the Caribbean island hopping in chartering a boat. I also opted to do the Mediterranean sea with all its beauty and coastline of many countries and cultures. I’ve been doing my research in the last five years for my retirement how to plan to live it. My years of research have proved fruitful and financially viable to buy a boat and live in it , in and around the Mediterranean sea . My reason for joining this site was to meet up with a community or fraternity if you will ,of sailors with like mind ,in the pleasure if sailing the high seas. I would like to do some transatlantic crossing’s as a mate or crew to get some real nautical miles under my belt ,and add it to my credentials .Eventually, To do transatlantic crossings in my own boat with a crew and skipper it. I'm very easy to get along with, tolerant, and a very calm demeanour . I enjoy and love to do photography, scuba diving ,cooking simple to intricate meals, dance and sing karaoke.Also,most importantly, have a mechanical background in engines and motors. Also, speak 3 languages,English,French, and Italian . Happy sailing everyone! | |
| Smoking: | smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Dietary requirements: | None! |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 1200 / Coastal: 4500 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| I have experience as: | Crew |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
