Danny Escobar, male, 66
Ref 19953
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Fort Lauderdale, United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 8503 ocean miles / 9000 coastal miles |
| Being sailing for almost 30 years, in many diferents sailboats , did also many long races, Cruising to Bahamas 5 years in a row in my Beneteau 393. Owned a yacht repairs company for over 20 years in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. USA I bought a Hylas 46, 5 years ago, and after doing a big refit to the boat, We crossed the Atlantic, and sail to Bermuda, Azores, Coruña, La Rochele,Morocco, Tunicia, Sicily, Sardinia, and many more places in The Mediterranean sea . I can repair lots of thing on the boat, except engines and electronic things. I am not a good cook, except using the BBQ, cooking meat or chicken. I am from Argentina, I know something about a good BBQ. and good wines. I drink occasionally, never undersail. I don't smoke, and don't like the smell of the cigarettes. Our sailboat is in Sardinia now, last year We couldn't sail because the pandemic. Hoping to go sailing again this year. 63 years old now, married for more than 36 years, in good shape, healthy, I wear glasses, love the sea, the sailboats, to meet new people, Got my Captain license with US Coast Guard this year. My mission at this time of my life is to enjoy life, enjoy our grandchildren's , make new friends . and travel. Fair winds. D. E. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | none - but I prefer to eat meat or chicken other than fish. |
| Social Links: | |
|
|
| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 8503 / Coastal: 9000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Watch Leader |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|
|---|---|
| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
||||||
| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 46 | Valencia/Baleares-Sardinia-Tunicia-Sicily-Sardinia | 1200 | Captain | 2 | |
| 2018 | 46 | Ria de Arousa/Gibraltar- Morocco- Almeria-Valencia | 900 | Captain | 2 | |
| 2018 | 50 | Fajardo - Puerto Rico/Fort Lauderdale -USA | 980 | Watch-leader | 4 | |
| 2018 | 65 | Beaufort - North Carolina - USA/Linton Bay Marina- Panama | 1600 | Crew | 3 | |
| 2017 | 46 | Fort Lauderdale - USA/A Coruña - Spain | 3900 | Captain | 4 | |
| 2017 | 46 | A Coruña/Santander- La Rochelle-A Coruña-Lisbon-Ria de Arousa | 1500 | Captain | 2 | |
| 2013 | Beneteau 393 | fort lauderdale/Bahamas | 1000 | Captain | 2 | |
