John Lee, male, 55
Ref 48938
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | , United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 10000 ocean miles / 10000 coastal miles |
| Competent Captain, have handled pretty much every scenario before. I have made two great friends from them crewing for me, one with very little experience. I am seen as smart, great under pressure and someone who never gets drunk or high; I'm a retired medical professional. Not drinking turns out to be an exceptional strength as a Captain, though I'm fine if you do within reason off shift. Boat maximized for comfort, with unlimited solar power, unlimited fresh water, huge freezer space and focus on effective fishing including use of outriggers to typically have plenty of fresh fish. Unusually strong focus on safety with two fully redundant navigation systems, radar, sonar and all forms of safety gear, EPIRB's etc. Crew has entire port side, two suites each with its own bathroom to themselves. This allows you to have your own space, which is key. Experienced crew know this, but new crew may underestimate that things not only "may" break on every significant trip, but in fact definitely will on all the long trips from this site. You need a captain who can handle it well. The major upside of this captain is I have installed or altered every system on the boat, with the tools know how, to overcome and finish the mission, which turns out to be very rare. There are better than me at boat systems, but not many and I know my limitations. This is almost unheard of, actually, because it takes a full lifetime to be good at this wide a variety of stuff and years of living on it to know a boat. What I learned I learned from professional boat tenders, but it will be rare to have those on these boats. Trying to be as forthcoming as possible, down side is there is always a significant chores list. Also, I learned with a chain of command mentality, so even though I always try to be kind, my kids definitely say I can be too blunt and will bark orders. That's how I learned, from military and British sailors, and I considered it to be respect, but it's no longer the PC way. I can be intimidating, though I try not to be. People who get to know me seems to actually enjoy my loyalty and empathy, while others write me off as rude. That being said, I really do try to be as patient and kind as possible, and my actual desire is to help you be confident and have fun. I can teach you and learn from you as much as you desire, and also give you your own space should you wish. On most trips you can have a lot of fun exploring new harbors by scooters and bikes, or doing SCUBA, since the goal is a fun journey as much as the miles. You will not get this on many other trips, often where a boat has to be moved for an owner who is either not there or whose priority is other than fun. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | not-say |
| Dietary requirements: | none |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 10000 / Coastal: 10000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Captain (Offshore) |
| 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 | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
