Sue Francis, female, 65
Ref 24149
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Oro Valley, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; North Pacific Islands; South America; South Pacific Islands; |
| Experience: | 120 ocean miles / 2600 coastal miles |
| We are a couple both ASA 101 and 103 certified looking to continue togain experience from our experienced peers so we can set out safely on our own and live our retirement to the fullest on our own boat. Between us we have crewed around 2600nm, onboard around 80 days. We are hard working and willing to learn all aspects of sailing from someone willing to share their knowledge and love of sailing. We are both healthy and fit, none partiers but enjoy our sundowners when appropriate. Love to travel and experience new adventures. Speak fluent German. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 1 to 3 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 120 / Coastal: 2600 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| 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 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2019 | Monohull | BVI/BVI | 200 | Crew | 2 | Independent |
| 2019 | Monohull | BVI/BVI | 170 | Captain | 0 | |
| 2018 | 38ft | San Carlos MX/Puerto Vallarta MX | 800 | Crew | 2 | Independent |
| 2018 | 42ft | Marsh Harbor Bahamas /Tampa Fl | 750 | Crew | 0 | Independent |
| 2018 | 41 ft | San Carlos MX/San Diego CA | 1000 | 4 | Independent | |
| January 0 | / | 0 | 0 | |||
| January 0 | / | 0 | 0 | |||
