Lee Fairchild, male, 69

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Nationality: United States
Currently based in: Poquoson, United States
Looking for: Caribbean; Central & North America;
Experience: 1700 ocean miles / 2000 coastal miles
I have been sailing intermittently for most of my life and am currently active in racing PHRF boats in the Hampton Roads Virginia area. I recently completed the Salty Dawg Spring Rally to the US and am looking for additional offshore opportunities. A retired electrical engineer, I can troubleshoot electrical and electronic issues if necessary.
Smoking: non-smoker
Relationship status: married
Dietary requirements: None
Languages: English;
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Lee’s Sailing Experience

Number of years sailing: 10+
Sea miles sailed: Ocean: 1700 / Coastal: 2000
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
Repairing or making sailsx

Voyage History

Date Boat From/To Miles Role # Crew Rally
2019 Catamaran - Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 St Thomas/Hampton, VA USA 1200 Watch-leader 5 Salty Dog Spring Rally to the US
2012 Monohull - Beneteau 42CC St Maarten/Curacao 750 Watch-leader 2 None
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