Jeff Downing, male, 63
Ref 49180
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Houston, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; |
| Experience: | 500 ocean miles / 10000 coastal miles |
| Sailing for 40+ yrs, eastern seaboard USA Long Island Sound, Block Island, North-South Carolinas, Gulf of Mexico, Bahamas, Caribbean. ASA 101-106, IPC, charters, Galveston Bay and local rum races. Owned Pearson 30 sloop 4 yrs, and Catalina 36 sloop 5 yrs. Well versed and experienced in onboard systems, engine, electrical, rigging, sails, navigation, galley, provisioning, cooking, handy with tools, repairs, CPR and first aid, own foulies and PFD. Looking for easy going relaxed crew positions to have fun and enjoy this beautiful planet. Not looking to break any records, just put some miles and smiles under a keel. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 500 / Coastal: 10000 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
| 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 | |
