marcus halbig, male, 55
Ref 47319
| Nationality: | Germany |
| Currently based in: | Strasswalchen, Austria |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 2000 ocean miles / 4000 coastal miles |
| Hi, my name is Marcus. I was born in Germany, grew up in the US (New Jersey) but left again when I was 20. I have traveled the world, juggling as a street performer (www.MisterM.net) and about 20 years ago I settled down in Austria, close to Salzburg. I got married (still am), had 2 son's and still live in Strasswalchen which, unfortunately, is very far away from any salt water. I have built up a successful online business which I have sold this year and can finally fulfill my dream of crossing the ocean. I started sailing with my father as a child on an optimist and have been sailing ever since. I have my FB3 license which I did once in South Africa when I lived there for about 1 year and the second time in Austria since I was not able to charter in Europe with the South African Skippers Ticket. Generally, I go sailing 1-2x a year in the Mediterranean. I have delivered 4 boats in the Mediterranean. I am thinking about purchasing a boat to sail around the world for 2-3 years, but before I do this, I would like to see if my "Dream" of sailing the oceans is really something for me (which I think it is, I just want to be sure). BTW: 1. I like to cook 2. I am a part time EMT in Austria (volunteer) 3. I am handy with tools and am also a carpenter by trade. I look forward to hearing from you, All the best and happy sails. Marcus | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | none - prefer vegetarian but it is not a must. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2000 / Coastal: 4000 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
