Jim Britsch, male, 73
Ref 21118
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Santa Barbara, United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 10000 ocean miles / 1000 coastal miles |
| I’m retired and enjoy blue water sailing. My wife s a reluctant sailor, but always seems to be happy to get me out of the house for a month or two. I’m a non-smoker and only drink beer and wine when ashore, prior to 12 hours to cast-off. I always do my share of the meal prep. & cooking, cleaning and general boat maintenance and repair. I am certified in diesel maintenance by Yamar. My father always told me that if someone took me sailing, to always leave the boat better than I found it and I’d get invited back. I hold a Red Cross issued first aid certificate and a valid Safety at Sea certification. I have all the safety gear required for blue water sailing. I make friends easily and can accommodate the preferences and plans of others. I currently crew on a J-105 that races out of the Santa Barbara Yacht Club but am looking forward to finding a blue-water cruising opportunity Sailing references provided on request. Send me an e-mail and let’s see if I’m the right guy to accompany you on your adventure. Jim E Britsch | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 10000 / Coastal: 1000 |
| 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 cruising skills |
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| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2019 | Swan 54 | St. Lucia/Ft. Lauderdale | 1500 | Watch-leader | 4 | Independent trip |
| 2018 | Swan 54 | Las Palmas/St.Lucia | 5000 | Watch-leader | 0 | ARC LasPalmas to St.Lucia |
| January 0 | / | 0 | 0 | |||
