Matt MacLean, male, 48
Ref 48851
| Nationality: | Canada |
| Currently based in: | Halifax, Canada |
| Looking for: | Central & North America; |
| Experience: | 1400 ocean miles / 400 coastal miles |
| 30+ years powerboating experience (mostly small craft), limited sailing experience. I hold Canadian Boating Operators License and successfully completed RYA Competent Crew Course in 2021 (5 day liveaboard - sail). Looking to gain experience both onshore and offshore, as I plan to move through the RYA curriculum over time. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None. I'll cook and eat almost anything. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 1 to 3 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 1400 / Coastal: 400 |
| 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 | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
