Guy deBoer, male, 68
Ref 23408
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Key West, United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 15000 ocean miles / 10000 coastal miles |
| 2022 Golden Globe Race Solo Skipper, Racing coach,skipper,tactician,navigator,crew. Solo Transatlantic, Coastal cruising from Great Lakes, West Coast, East Coast, Bahamas & Caribbean. After taking a break from professional sailing for several years, I'm eager to return to the sport on a more active basis. While I may have aged out as a professional racing crew member, I am excited to apply my extensive experience and skills to assist a yacht delivery company and their owners in transporting their boats to destinations of their choosing. My sailing and racing career has been long and illustrious, spanning many years as a professional racing crew member, yacht broker, and past US Olympic class sailor. Through my vast experience, I have gained valuable skills and knowledge that can be applied to any sailing expedition. Whether working solo as a captain or as part of a crew, my steady and balanced personality ensures that the job gets done efficiently and effectively. I welcome any questions you may have regarding my experience and background and look forward to hearing from you. I am confident that I can contribute significantly to your team and provide exceptional service to your clients. Respectfully, | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | none |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 15000 / 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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
