James Boelkins, male, 27
Ref 32022
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | , United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; |
| Experience: | 1000 ocean miles / 1000 coastal miles |
| Hi all! I am looking to do an Atlantic crossing from the US, Bahamas, and/or broader Caribbean in May. My passion for sailing and the water started at a young age when my parents began taking my family on vacation to the BVI and Bahamas. Since then, I have always loved being around the ocean and water, which influenced my decision to spend a semester in high school in the Bahamas learning about sustainability and ocean ecology. During this time, my passion for the ocean was fueled when I received my PADI Open-water certification. Since the semester in the Bahamas, I have been fortunate enough to be able to travel to various parts of the world, experiencing new cultures and finding new passions. I am an extremely responsible, mature, and adventurous young man who loves to sail and see new places. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Dietary requirements: | None, I love trying new foods! |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 1000 / Coastal: 1000 |
| 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 VHF radio | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2017 | Atlantic 57 | The Exumas, Bahamas/St. Augustine, FL | 800 | Crew | 3 | |
| 2015 | Atlantic 57 | Newport, RI/The Exumas, Bahamas | 1200 | Crew | 6 | |
