Michael Nelson, male, 62
Ref 49500
Nationality: | United States |
Currently based in: | Sarasota, United States |
Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
Experience: | 0 ocean miles / 80 coastal miles |
I am 60 years old, divorced, single, healthy, retired. Short personal history, I grew up in Southern California. At 22 I moved to Las Vegas, Nevada and worked in my career as a firefighter, paramedic and retired as a fire captain. I was divorced over 3 years ago, sold my house in the Vegas area, and moved to Sarasota, Florida. Early in my time in Las Vegas, I owned a 25 foot McGregor sailboat. I used to crew and sail in the sailboat races on Lake Mead. I have also sailed my boat to Catalina out of Long Beach, California a couple of times. It has been a long time since I have been sailing. My experience is fairly limited, and I am a bit rusty. But I am willing to learn and work. My plan is to have my own boat eventually, sail to fun places in the world, meet fantastic people, and enjoy my life. I am a kind person and I work well with others. I am willing to go anywhere in the world. My finances are secure, and my time is my own. I do need a bit of time to finish fixing a home I own in Palmetto, Florida. As soon as I get it on the market I should be ready to go...probably in January, 2023. | |
Smoking: | non-smoker |
Relationship status: | single |
Dietary requirements: | None, although I prefer a lower carb diet. I am not picky. |
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Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 0 / Coastal: 80 |
Nights at sea: | 1-10 |
I have experience as: | New to sailing |
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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 |