John Esteban, male, 26
Ref 42015
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Barcelona, Spain |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Mediterranean & Black Sea; South America; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 10 coastal miles |
| Hi there! I am looking to join a West>East transatlantic crossing or an ARC 2020 crew! I graduated from University as a civil engineer in 2019 but decided I needed a change of pace and to venture out a bit; a life long wish of mine -- I flew to Barcelona to live with my estranged relatives. My cousin here introduced me to sailing and I was instantly hooked! After COVID19 restrictions were supposed to relax in June, I had plans to work in the port of Barcelona this summer to gain experience sailing and working in the marine environment, however those restrictions never eased up. To stay motivated, I enrolled in an online course to learn the basics of sailing theory and be ready to take the licensing exam for recreational boats, but I have much to learn! I spent the Summer with my grandparents learning to cook some incredible dishes, so I can also be of service contributing to food preparation. Please message me / email if you are interested! Native English, intermediate Spanish, and also trying out a bit of French! | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Dietary requirements: | No restrictions. |
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| Number of years sailing: | less than 1 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 10 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| I have experience as: | New to sailing |
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| 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 | |
