Keegan O'Brien, male, 40
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| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | seattle, United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 0 coastal miles |
| I'm a professional chef and longtime wanderer. I've spent time in Alaska, Hiked in Spain and the Appalachian Trail on the U.S East Coast. I love to sail and can't wait to get out to sea. My own boat is a small wooden Knockabout that's taught me to sew sails, plank and fiberglass, paint and varnish, and do all the things that keep a boat humming along. Cooking has taught me how to work with others in small spaces, pass the time telling stories when not working hard, and how to work clean and joyfully. I'm an easygoing, hardworking guy who just wants to keep the adventure going and the sails filled. Let's sail well, eat well, and live well. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 0 |
| Nights at sea: | 0 |
| I have experience as: | Instructor (Ocean Sailing) |
| 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 | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
