leon veth, male, 66
Ref 17328
| Nationality: | Netherlands |
| Currently based in: | Portimao, Portugal |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 50000 ocean miles / 40000 coastal miles |
| I am looking for a job as first mate or (charter) skipper on a sailing vessel up to 80 ft. I am good in assisting an owner with sailing abilities who is looking for somebody to give practical advice, maintain the boat and skipper the boat if necessary. I am also available as a charter skipper or sailing (offshore) instructor. I have good technical skills for maintaining sailboats. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | partnered |
| Social Links: | |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 50000 / Coastal: 40000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| 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 | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
