Jason Myers, male, 46
Ref 48962
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Los Angeles, United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 500 coastal miles |
| Hi, I have a deep passion for the ocean, from surfing, scuba diving, and sailing, I love being on the water. A dream of mine is to cross oceans on my own boat and I am looking to gain more open ocean experience and hopefully join a crew for the ARC. I have experience coastal cruising off the California coast, Caribbean, and Balearic Islands and have completed ASA 101, 103, 104, 114 certifications. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 500 |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Coastal Safety at Sea | US Sailing | 2021 | |
| ASA 114 | American Sailing Association | Cruising Catamaran | 2019 |
| ASA 104 | American Sailing Association | Bareboat Cruising | 2008 |
| ASA 103 | American Sailing Association | Basic Coastal Cruising | 2008 |
| ASA 101 | American Sailing Association | Basic Keelboat Sailing | 2008 |
