Mary Spiegel, female, 57
Ref 78037
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Kalamazoo, United States |
| Looking for: | Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 2000 ocean miles / 1500 coastal miles |
| We are looking for crew to assist in our trans Atlantic crossing with the ARC Europe. Participation in one or all legs is welcome. We are from the great lakes area of the US. Our 3 most important aspects for crew are safety, sense of humor and kindness to each other. Jim, co-owner is a former sailing instructor an university level sailing coach. He was executive director of 2 sailing programs. He has been sailing for over 50 years. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | We tend to focus on plant based foods, but are not vegetarians. We have no dietary restrictions. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 2000 / Coastal: 1500 |
| 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 | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2023 | Amel | Martinique/Rock Hall Maryland | 2000 | Watch-leader | 2 | no |
