Jorge Madden, male, 11
Ref 1459
| Nationality: | Spain |
| Currently based in: | Brooklyn, NY, United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 30000 ocean miles / 30000 coastal miles |
| Yacht skipper with more than 60.000 nautical miles experience in Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, Mediterranean and Caribbean sea. Tidal and non-tidal waters. I sail since I’m 5 years old, competing in dinghies, in Laser class (Canary Islands champion 98-99, Spanish national team 98-00) and from then until now in racing yachts as person in charge of many boats, maintenance crew, delivery crew and racing crew. I’m a technical person with extensive knowledge of composites, boat rigging, hydraulic systems, sailmaking, electrical and electronic systems, water systems, air conditioning. I enjoy sailing but also taking care of yachts and running preventive maintenance schedules to rise the boat’s status to it’s best. Broad experience in refits and new constructions. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | No allergies/restrictions |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 30000 / Coastal: 30000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Captain (Offshore) |
| 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 | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
