Mark Swanson, male, 71

Ref 48114

Nationality: United States
Currently based in: Saratoga Springs, United States
Looking for: Worldwide opportunities
Experience: 20000 ocean miles / 3000 coastal miles
I my boat to Norway. The boat is still in Norway. I plan to go back the next 2 summers to cruise. I have extensive racing experience. 10 Bermuda races 2 of which I sailed double handed. One of those in 2013 we won overall. I am a fit 71 YO. Avid road biker, hiker, and skier. I am a level 2 ski instructor with 13 years experience including 3 seasons teaching Adaptive skiing.
Smoking: non-smoker
Relationship status: partnered
Dietary requirements: Prefer vegan but will eat whatever
Languages: English;
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Mark’s Sailing Experience

Number of years sailing: 10+
Sea miles sailed: Ocean: 20000 / Coastal: 3000
Nights at sea: 50+
I have experience as: Captain (Offshore)
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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
Steer a compass course x
Keep lookout/watch-keeping x
Trimming sails – mainsail and foresail/jib x
Reefing x
Working the foredeck – setting sails including spinnakers and cruising chutes x
Navigating with GPS and paper charts at sea x
Anchoring and handling anchors x
Cooking at sea x
Using dinghies with outboard motors x
Heaving-to and other heavy weather tactics x

Other nautical or cruising skills

Using a sextant for astro-navigationx
Using VHF radiox
Diesel engine maintenancex
Repairing or making sailsx
Using radarx

Voyage History

Date Boat From/To Miles Role # Crew Rally
2022 Valiant 40 Hampton VA/Fosnavog Norway 4500 Captain 2 No
2019 Valiant 40 Jacksonville/Boothbay MA 1100 Captain 3 No
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