Grant Brown, male, 61
Ref 49350
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | New Orleans, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 100 coastal miles |
| I am relatively new to sailing, however, in the last three years have jumped in head first into sailing and it has become my passion. Three months after taking sailing lessons purchased and completely refurbished a Hunter 28. I have since sold it and bought a Hobie 33 for club racing in Lake Pontchartrain. Last year raced /crewed on Tiare (Cal 48) across Lake Pontchartrain and on Madam J (J120) from New Orleans to Gulfport MS. Both great, fast boats. I’m looking for offshore passage making experience and want to learn as much as I can. Planning on cruising in my retirement with my wife. She is also interesting to doing some cruising as well. 60 year old male in good health. ASA 101, 103,104 certificates. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 1 to 3 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 100 |
| Nights at sea: | 0 |
| 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 VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
