Monte Barnhart, male, 53
Ref 50989
| Nationality: | United States |
| Currently based in: | Boblingen, Germany |
| Looking for: | Mediterranean & Black Sea; Western Europe & North Atlantic Islands; |
| Experience: | 1550 ocean miles / 2200 coastal miles |
| Soon to be retired American Soldier that plans to sail the world from day one of freedom. I am gaining sailing experience and knowledge to set myself up for a great voyage with my wife. We currently have a 27 foot sailboat but we will be looking for a forever boat as the day gets closer. In the meantime I have been working through the RYA credentials through a center in the UK and we have chartered various boats in the Med and North Sea. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 4 to 9 |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 1550 / Coastal: 2200 |
| Nights at sea: | 11-49 |
| 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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| Using VHF radio | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Yachtmaster Coastal | RYA | Coastal | 2023 |
| Yachtmaster Ocean Theory | Skipper Online | Theory | 2023 |
| Yachtmaster Offshore | RYA | Offshore | 2023 |
Voyage History |
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| Date | Boat | From/To | Miles | Role | # Crew | Rally |
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| 2023 | 2020 Dufour 36 | Marseille, France/Cassis, France | 50 | Captain | 2 | Private |
| 2023 | Jeanneau 35 | Chatham, UK/Queensborough, UK River Medway | 45 | Student | 5 | Yachtmaster Coastal Prep and Test |
| 2023 | Jeanneau 35 | Chatham, UK/Woolverstone, UK and return | 180 | Student | 6 | RYA Coastal Skipper |
| 2023 | 1989 Baltic 55 | Angra do Heroismo, Azores/Muxia, Spain | 834 | Watch-leader | 5 | Private |
| 2023 | 1989 Baltic 55 | Muxia, Spain/Lorient, France | 358 | Watch-leader | 5 | Private |
| 2023 | Jeanneau 35 | Chatham, UK/Queenborough, UK River Medway | 55 | Student | 5 | Yachtmaster Offshore Prep and Test |
| 2022 | Elan 39 | Trieste, Italy/Venice, Italy to Ankaran, Slovenia to Trieste | 132 | Captain | 2 | Charter |
| 2022 | Jeanneau 35 | Chatham, UK/River Medway | 40 | Student | 3 | RYA Day Skipper |
| 2021 | Beneteau 361 | Palma, Spain/Palma, Spain | 56 | Captain | 2 | Charter |
| 2021 | Bavaria 32 | Lelysted, Netherlands/Makkum, NL | 69 | Captain | 2 | Charter |
| 2020 | Bristol 27 | Key West, FL/St Mary | 420 | Captain | 2 | Independent |
| 2020 | Bristol 27 | Camp Lejeune, NC/Key West, FL | 700 | Captain | 2 | Independent |
| 2019 | Bristol 27 | Little River, SC/Camp Lejeune, NC | 98 | Captain | 2 | Independent |
