mark deyoung, male, 57
Ref 20449
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Kalamazoo, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 2000 ocean miles / 2000 coastal miles |
| I am looking for ARC crew from U.S. to Europe. I've sailed extensively on the great lakes (Lake Michigan mostly). Spent a fair bit of time on the Atlantic as crew as well. I was day skipper/watch leader certified back in the day on the Atlantic. Trips at sea include Azores, Portugal, west coast of Europe, English Channel/Channel islands, and Bay of Biscane. I'm fit and an easy going guy (kind of funny) with solid practical and sailing skills. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Dietary requirements: | none |
| Social Links: | |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2000 / Coastal: 2000 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| I have experience as: | Watch Leader |
| 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 | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
