Lee Fairchild, male, 69
Ref 1507
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 |
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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 |
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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 | |
Repairing or making sails |
Voyage History |
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Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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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 |