Maurizio Menghini, male, 66
Ref 49159
| Nationality: | Italy |
| Currently based in: | Ancona, Italy |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 5000 ocean miles / 7000 coastal miles |
| I have 40 years of sailing experience as captain. I am currently touring the world in stages. Now SV Domino is in Cartagena de Indias - Colombia. In November I will resume sailing to pass the Panama Canal towards French Polynesia around January 2023. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | none |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 5000 / Coastal: 7000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| 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 | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Marine Radio Certification GMDSS/SRC | Royal Yachting Association | Operator | 2022 |
| License to command sailboats and motorboats, without distance limits from the coast | Italian Guard Coast | Captain | 1977 |
