Mark Davies, male, 55
Ref 49322
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Peoria, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; South Pacific Islands; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 4500 ocean miles / 5000 coastal miles |
| Hello sailing people! I am originally from Canada and currently have home base in the US. My relationship with the ocean began at 14-years-old in Hawaii. Now, 40 years later after selling my medical practice to retire, I have not lost the passion for the ocean and all the adventure that it offers. I am married with two daughters who are on their own now. To enter this new phase of my life, I have bought a 2023 Lagoon 42 and have done substantial upgrades to allow for some comfortable and safe ocean adventures! The boat had a good shakedown sailing it from France and along the Atlantic coast to Gibraltar. I have since sailed her from Gibraltar to the Caribbean via the Canary and Cape Verde. Over this season, Bluevana has been island hopping from Grenada to Antigua and back. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 4500 / Coastal: 5000 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| 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 | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| ASA 101, 103, 104, 114 | 2016 | ||
