Michael Marotta, male, 47
Ref 31226
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Hillsborough, United States |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 100 coastal miles |
| Corp Consultant Hardcore motorcyclist used to building happy teams in challenging environments now looking for a sailing adventure! I am skilled in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. I race motorcycles and work on engines in my spare time. I've rebuilt motors, remodeled houses, solved many mechanical and human challenges in my life. I'm looking to learn to sail and likely buy my own boat within 24 months. I want to join a crew of any size to officially get my sea legs under me. I've sailed in a gail with my cousins which hooked me. I would love the opportunity to sail on the open blue. I am a skilled scuba diver (150+; my rescue diver cert in Jan/Feb'19) and photographer. January/February/March is the best departure time for me. I'm interested in finding a crew position in the 1st quarter of 2019 for 1 to 6+ months. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | no dairy no wheat |
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| Number of years sailing: | less than 1 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 100 |
| Nights at sea: | 0 |
| I have experience as: | Crew |
| 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 | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
