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Michael Rouse, male, 56

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Nationality: United States
Currently based in: Missouri City, United States
Looking for: Worldwide opportunities
Experience: 1500 ocean miles / 750 coastal miles
I am enjoying retired life, counting down the days when my wife also retires (11/22) so we can go cruising. In 2005 I retired from the military after 17 years of service. I began my military career in the navy working with radars and surface navigation. After 9 years of service in the Navy, I enlisted in the Army National Guard as a Combat Medic, earning both my Combat Medic Badge and Army Commendation Medal while serving in Iraq. I’m also a licensed Registered Nurse having worked in both the Emergency Room (ER) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU). These life experiences have taught me how to work as an effective team member in stressful situations. I enjoy all things water; sailing, scuba diving, kayaking, paddle boarding, surfing (not that good but it’s still fun) and fishing. I bought my first boat almost 10 years ago. I completely rebuilt that boat from the hull up so I feel very confident in my ability to work on boats. I am a Master 100 Ton Captain with both Towing and Sailing Endorsements. This past summer I crewed on a Farr 53 in the Chicago to Mackinac And Port Huron to Mackinac Races with Warrior Sailing. I helped with sail changes, grinding, trimming, sitting on the rail and cooking. Having never participated in a sailboat race I can say this was life-changing and have been racing each week since August on a Hunter 34. I’m married to an incredible wife who enjoys the water as much as I do. I’m also a father to four awesome kids! I look forward to being a crew member and gaining valuable experience while doing something I love!
Smoking: non-smoker
Relationship status: married
Dietary requirements: None
Languages: English;
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Michael’s Sailing Experience
Number of years sailing: less than 1
Sea miles sailed: Ocean: 1500 / Coastal: 750
Nights at sea: 11-49
I have experience as: Crew
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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
Steer a compass course x
Keep lookout/watch-keeping x
Trimming sails – mainsail and foresail/jib x
Reefing x
Working the foredeck – setting sails including spinnakers and cruising chutes x
Navigating with GPS and paper charts at sea x
Anchoring and handling anchors x
Cooking at sea x
Using dinghies with outboard motors x
Heaving-to and other heavy weather tactics x

Other nautical or cruising skills
Using VHF radiox
Using radarx

Other nautical or relevant qualifications
Qualification Awarding Level Year
International Safety at Sea US Sailing Association 2019
ASA 101 American Sailing Association 2019
Master 100 Ton Captain United States Coast Guard 2019

Voyage History
Date Boat From/To Miles Role # Crew Rally
2019 Farr 53 Port Huron/Mackinac Island 400 Crew 15 Port Huron to Mackinac Race
2019 Farr 53 Chicago/Mackinac Island 500 Crew 15 Chicago to Mackinac Race

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