Tim & Susan Sanders, male, 60
Ref 27886
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | , United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 2500 ocean miles / 500 coastal miles |
| Tim here. My wife Susan and I are looking to crew in the Southern US/Caribbean/Gulf/Baja waters and the S. Pacific areas. I have Blue Water crewing exp; she is new to sailing. We are a semi-retired late-50's, non-smoking couple; drug free; proud grandparents. I am a USAF Veteran, teacher, adventure tour guide & NPS Ranger; worked in NASA, TVA, and the travel industry. She is an accomplished cook, has retail and resort exp; and exp in the National Parks system. Both have SAR (Search and Rescue) exp with CPR/First Aid/AED training. Nov-Mar is the best timeframe for us. If there is only one opening for crew, I can crew seperately. Plz text to: Tim @ 662-660-9973. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | I have no restrictions; she doesn't eat fish. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 1 to 3 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2500 / Coastal: 500 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| I have experience as: | Crew |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
