Michael Shell, male, 59
Ref 49285
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Hildebran, United States |
| Looking for: | Caribbean; Central & North America; Mediterranean & Black Sea; North Indian Ocean & Red Sea; South East Asia & East Asia; South Indian Ocean; South Pacific Islands; West Africa & South Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 500 ocean miles / 2979 coastal miles |
| I began sailing Sunfish and Hobie Cats at 9 years old and took several sailing trips over the years with friends and family. I sailed with my parents in the Caribbean and Croatia in the mid-1980's. In 2016, my wife and I sailed with 2 couples on a 46' Beneteau in the BVI's and it lit my fire for sailing again. I got my ASA 101, 103 & 104 courses shortly after that and took my wife and 2 daughters on a honeymoon sail trip back to the BVI's. Since then we have sailed the San Juan Islands, Tampa Bay area, La Paz, MX, St. Martin, Greek Islands and Croatia. I am now looking for something more substantial that includes some ocean sailing. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None. Will eat anything. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 500 / Coastal: 2979 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Coastal Skipper |
| 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 | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
| Using radar | |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2022 | 41 | St. Martin, FWI/St. Martin. FWI | 171 | Captain | 5 | Cruising |
| 2022 | 41 | Dubrovnik, Croatia/Dubrovnik, Croatia | 182 | Captain | 4 | Cruising |
| 2021 | 41 | Lavrion, Greece/Lavrion, Greece | 174 | Captain | 5 | Cruising |
| 2021 | 41 | La Paz, MX/La Paz, MX | 195 | Captain | 5 | Cruising |
| 2018 | 34 | St. Petersburg, FL/St. Petersburg. FL | 141 | Captain | 2 | Cruising |
| 2018 | 39 | Bellingham, WA/ Bellingham, WA | 155 | Captain | 4 | Cruising |
| 2017 | 36 | Nanny Cay, BVI/Nanny Cay, BVI | 172 | Captain | 5 | Cruising |
| 2016 | 46 | Tortola, BVI/Tortola, BVI | 145 | Watch-leader | 6 | Cruising |
