Mark Buss, male, 53
Ref 70572
| Nationality: | Canada |
| Currently based in: | Vancouver, Canada |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 10 ocean miles / 1200 coastal miles |
| Began sailing to fulfill a lifelong dream which began as a child when my moms friend took us sailing in Finland. In 2020 I purchased my first sailboat (30ft Catalina) and started sailing every weekend, taking multi-day trips, as well as working through the RYA courses and recently completed Day Skipper in 2023 and earning my ICC. I have ROC-M (VHF license) and Canadian Red Cross Marine Basic First Aid with CPR/AED Level C. I also have Marine Diesel maintenance skills from working my own sailboat engine and have taken basic Marine Diesel Maintenance course to shore up my knowledge of marine engines. I am looking for off-shore experience and the opportunity to do an Atlantic Ocean passage. Hoping to crew on a yacht for ARC January 2025. -Mark | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 10 / Coastal: 1200 |
| 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 | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
