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 |
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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 |
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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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
Using VHF radio | |
Diesel engine maintenance | |
Repairing or making sails | |
Using radar |
Voyage History |
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Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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2022 | Valiant 40 | Hampton VA/Fosnavog Norway | 4500 | Captain | 2 | No |
2019 | Valiant 40 | Jacksonville/Boothbay MA | 1100 | Captain | 3 | No |