Ken Stiver, male, 73
Ref 32259
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | La Paz, Mexico |
| Looking for: | Central & North America; North Pacific Islands; South America; South East Asia & East Asia; South Pacific Islands; Antarctica & Sub-Antarctic Islands; |
| Experience: | 4000 ocean miles / 2000 coastal miles |
| I have a boat in La Paz BCS Mexico. Looking for 2 crew for all / part of multi year circumnavigation of the Pacific. Open to suggestions. Plan a multi year ongoing voyage. Open to ideas.of others Looking for crew with offshore, navigational, and boat handling experience on a well found 35 foot Wauquiez Pretorien.. Will work with crew in preparation , and leave as a team and friends.after extensive team development and prep. I am compulsive about saftey, boat handiling, and team work. The boat will lack nothing for offshore voyaging, and most systems are backed up or redundant. I am a retired ER doc and have extensive medical equipment and medicines aboard. Will add others as needed. Looking for adventurous , open minded crew, who want to be team members and friends. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | None. Healthy , diverse, nothing I don't like to eat. Open to personal options within reason and other crew wants/needs |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 4000 / Coastal: 2000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Retired ER doc with extensive medical experience and kit | Professional | 0 | |
