Murat Eken, male, 43
Ref 46754
| Nationality: | Turkey |
| Currently based in: | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Looking for: | Worldwide opportunities |
| Experience: | 200 ocean miles / 5000 coastal miles |
| Hello, Actor/writer/filmmaker based in Istanbul, TR. I was born in to a life of sailing as my father ad mother were avid fans of life at sea. I grew up on a ~11m (33ft) wooden classic sailboat; I was practically able to swim before I could walk. I've countless hours of coastal sailing and skipper experience with weathers up to high8 Beufort on Marmara, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean and Ionian waters. Used to own a Beneteau 31 up until recently and was fully capable of solo handling her. I have sailed -as a tourist- in North American, Indonesian, African, Indian waters .. Leaded by an experienced ocean captain, I am confident that I would become a good addition to a crew. No-smoking On board is ALL-OK, but will have a fine cigar on saint lucia land.. :) I don't remember the last time I was seasick, I don't sit around, I pull my weight. As a filmmaker, I would like to make a documentary of the voyage, so anyone wants to get beautiful shots of his/her vessel, gimme a shout, cheers.. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | single |
| Dietary requirements: | None. |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 200 / Coastal: 5000 |
| 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 a sextant for astro-navigation | |
| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Repairing or making sails | |
