Jack Mehan, male, 30
Ref 41867
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | New Orleans, United States |
| Looking for: | Central & North America; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 1500 ocean miles / 1500 coastal miles |
| Hello Captains! My name is Jack, I am a New Orleans based sailor interested in crewing on a transatlantic crossing (specifically ARC Europe spring 2024). I have 7 years sailing experience, mostly in the Gulf South of the U.S.. In regards to my sailing experience, I compete weekly in local and regional regattas but my true passion is long distance blue water sailing. Whenever possible, I do yacht deliveries and have completed 2 trans-Gulf passages within the last year. In addition to my sailing experience, I served as a 9-1-1 EMT for 10 years, including with New Orleans EMS, so I am no stranger to high-stress and challenging environments. In my spare time, when I am not sailing I am cooking, attending concerts, and traveling with my wife. Overall, I am a competent, personable, and easy-going individual who would love to join your transatlantic crew! Onboard competencies: - Helming - Navigating by GPS - Keeping watch - Trimming sails - Cooking - Cleaning - Assisting with docking/ mooring - First aid | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 1500 / Coastal: 1500 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| 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 |
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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 relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Former New Orleans EMS 9 | 1 | 1 EMT (10 years experience) | 0 |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2023 | 42 ft. Beneteau | New Orleans, LA/Fort Lauderdale, FL | 850 | Watch-leader | 4 | Delivery |
| 2022 | 50 ft. Beneteau | Gothenburg, Sweden/Lysekil, Sweden | 140 | Watch-leader | 8 | Charter |
| 2022 | 40 ft. Beneteau | Isla Mujeres, Mexico/Pascagoula, MS - USA | 650 | Watch-leader | 5 | Delivery |
| 2021 | Santana 30/30 | Gulfport, MS/New Orleans, LA | 80 | Watch-leader | 3 | Delivery |
| 2021 | 35 ft. sloop | Gulfport, MS/Pensacola, FL | 120 | Watch-leader | 6 | GYA Gulfport to Pensacola Race |
| 2021 | Santana 30/30 | New Orleans, LA/Gulfport, MS | 80 | Crew | 6 | LPRC Race to the Coast |
| 2020 | Santana 30/30 | New Orleans, LA/Gulfport, MS | 80 | Crew | 6 | LPRC Race to the Coast |
| 2020 | 42 ft. Hunter | Gulfport, MS/New Orleans, LA | 80 | Watch-leader | 4 | Delivery |
| 2019 | Santana 30/30 | Gulfport, MS/New Orleans, LA | 80 | Watch-leader | 3 | Delivery |
| 2019 | 35 ft. sloop | Gulfport, MS/Pensacola, FL | 120 | Crew | 7 | GYA Gulfport to Pensacola Race |
| 2019 | J-92s | New Orleans, LA/Gulfport, MS | 80 | Crew | 6 | LPRC Race to the Coast |
