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Michael Conforti, male, 55

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Nationality: United States
Currently based in: Morristown , United States
Looking for: Worldwide opportunities
Experience: 2500 ocean miles / 3500 coastal miles
I have a current USCG Master 100 Ton Merchant Mariner Credential and I live in New Jersey and p/t in St. Thomas, USVI. I am not married, own a home, Have done reasonably well with two careers behind me. I currently work as a p/t charter captain. I have never been seasick and hope to keep it this way, god willing. I am stronger than most, thoughtful and exercise good judgement. I have skills in engine repair, boat maintenance, survival, cooking and construction. My most recent trips 2022-2023 were on 63’, 62’ and a 46' monohulls on passages from 5 to 12 days. I am open to all oceans and can usually get to any interesting opportunity on short notice. I will consider all seaworthy vessels on all oceans. I prefer Captains who are good communicators. I am fit, get along with everyone and have many skills. I am 6'2"/210 pounds and recently turned 55. Serious or less than serious sailors are both OK with me as long as safety is not overlooked. I prefer a ship shape vessel and enjoy working to keep it to a high standard, whenever possible. I am not on vacation when I am aboard. If substances are part of your sailing life, I am not the right sailor for your vessel. Thanks for taking the time to review my profile!
Smoking: non-smoker
Relationship status: partnered
Dietary requirements: None. I eat whatever is on the "menu".
Languages: English;
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Michael’s Sailing Experience
Number of years sailing: 10+
Sea miles sailed: Ocean: 2500 / Coastal: 3500
Nights at sea: 11-49
I have experience as: Watch Leader
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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
Steer a compass course x
Keep lookout/watch-keeping x
Trimming sails – mainsail and foresail/jib x
Reefing x
Working the foredeck – setting sails including spinnakers and cruising chutes x
Navigating with GPS and paper charts at sea x
Anchoring and handling anchors x
Cooking at sea x
Using dinghies with outboard motors x
Heaving-to and other heavy weather tactics x

Other nautical or cruising skills
Using VHF radiox
Diesel engine maintenancex
Outboard engine maintenancex
Using radarx

Other nautical or relevant qualifications
Qualification Awarding Level Year
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Voyage History
Date Boat From/To Miles Role # Crew Rally
2023 Oyster 620 St. Thomas, USVI/New York, NY 1250 Watch-leader 4 Repositioning, not a rally
2022 Dynamique 63 Newport, RI/Bermuda 650 Watch-leader 5 Non rally repositioning
2019 Dufour 46 BVI/Bermuda 800 Crew 6 ARC Europe
January 0 / 0 0

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