Marco Benziger, male, 65
Ref 38979
| Nationality: | Switzerland |
| Currently based in: | Reinach BL, Switzerland |
| Looking for: | Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 5000 coastal miles |
| I'm an experienced sailor having the Yacht master's certificate of the Cruising Club of Switzerland since 31.7.2006. I have been sailing since nearly 50 years on the lake of Zurich, the Mediterranean, Brittany, Scotland. Ireland an Sweden. I would like to participate this year at the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers and I looking for a opportunity to join as crew member a boat. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | none |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 5000 |
| Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
| I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
| 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 | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2019 | oceanis 38.1 | cala de Medici, Toscana, Italia/cala de Medici | 250 | Captain | 3 | |
| 2018 | Perry | Olbia/Olbia | 400 | Crew | 3 | |
| 2016 | Oceanis 44 | Pula/Pula | 450 | Crew | 6 | |
| 2014 | arcona 410 | Inverness/Oban | 450 | Crew | 5 | |
| 2013 | Halberg Rassy 44 | Cork/Plymouth | 500 | 6 | ||
| 2007 | John Perry | Horta,Acores/Horta | 500 | Crew | 4 | |
| 2006 | John Perry | Vannes/Vannes | 400 | 3 | ||
| 2004 | Bavaria 50 | Salivoli/Salivoli | 500 | Crew | 6 | |
| 2003 | Beneteau 50 | Palma de Mallorca/Palma de Mallorca | 500 | Crew | 6 | |
| January 0 | / | 0 | 0 | |||
