Matthew Williams, male, 39
Ref 78348
Nationality: | United States |
Currently based in: | Freeport, Bahamas |
Looking for: | Caribbean; Mediterranean & Black Sea; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
Experience: | 60 ocean miles / 1590 coastal miles |
I have owned two boats, a Hunter 31, and now a Gemini 105MC, completed my RYA Day Skipper class/certification, and my FCC GROL. After purchase, I sailed my current boat from Lake Champlain NY to Freeport Bahamas, sailing outside much of the trip with the exception of Norfolk VA to Morehead City NC, and 2 days in FL. I had one crew member with zero experience for half of the trip and I completed the other half solo. This and my week-long Day Skipper class constitute the vast majority of my sailing experience. I am very open to learning new techniques/skills and look forward to offshore passages. I have never been sea sick yet, knock on wood. | |
Smoking: | non-smoker |
Relationship status: | single |
Dietary requirements: | None |
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Number of years sailing: | 1 to 3 |
Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 60 / Coastal: 1590 |
Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
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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 VHF radio | |
Diesel engine maintenance | |
Using radar |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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RYA Day Skipper | Royal Yachting Association | Day Skipper | 2023 |
Voyage History |
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Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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2023 | Sailing Catamaran | Ft Lauderdale, FL, USA/Eliot Key, FL, USA | 150 | Student | 4 | No |
2023 | Sailing Catamaran | Willsboro, NY, USA/Freeport, Bahamas | 1500 | Captain | 1 | No |